october 17th is jaren’s birthday. we have a tradition in our family: we celebrate a whole week for another person the week before another’s birthday. it is a bit strange and unconventional, but that’s how we roll around here. so if jaren is having...
sometimes moments in my life play out like scenes from movies, or super, ultra engaging chapters in novels i can’t put down. that’s how i felt while being at the workshop. i have a friend who is really good at taking pictures; that’s a bit of an...
i took my parents to the airport this afternoon. i was sad to see them go. my kids were too. they had a great visit with grandma and grandpa. listen to this: my dad saved the chicken bones from dinner one night, strategically “buried” them in the backyard...
it’s been busy in my little world: my summer writing class just wrapped up it’s second session; i had a lot of essays to proof, but enjoyed being with those students and in the classroom again. now i switch to private tutoring which keeps me occupied a few...