Living a life that “means something” is a thread that runs through my thoughts most days. Why do I do what I do? Where should I place my energy? How can I use my time towards things that are worthwhile?
The things I can not change. The choices I’ve made. The goals I aspire to. So [...]
Last night, bone tired after working for 12 hours (first day back teaching) I wondered for a brief moment why I keep working at writing. It’s sometimes so hard to sit down to the computer after a long day. And yet, it’s true. “Every single time you sit down to write, you get better at [...]
Read full post...Each year summer vacation seems to squeeze itself into a smaller and smaller space. Compressed, yet satisfying. A week in Wyoming and the beautiful Grand Tetons, 2 weeks in Vermont, and then a lovely trip to Hawaii with family. Summer is absolutely my favorite time of the year.
Now school is back in session and the [...]
I've lived and traveled around the world, but now make my home in California.
By day, I teach; evenings and many weekends, I write.
My teaching, reading, and writing eventually led to a degree in Language and Literacy, and later, an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts.