A month or so ago, my kids discovered the stack of Calvin and Hobbes books we had tucked away on a book shelf. After much giggling and calls of “Hey! You gotta come see this one!” the books are now…
On All Hallows’ Eve
This is such a pumpkin holiday in my house. We carved jack-o-lanterns (for the second time this year—we did it already waaaaay back in September), roasted seeds, popped a little tea light candle in the pumpkins at night and lit…
A Wild and Crazy Birthday
We celebrated a birthday this weekend–one in which Riley, my oldest, turned nine. A friend of mine has been pointing out to me that Riley was turning nine since early in the summer. “I can’t believe Riley’s going to be…
Snake Love
We found this snake. Sunning itself on the rocks of our driveway, just beside a black raspberry bush. It was the biggest garter snake I’ve ever seen. So cool! (For those of use who love snakes, of course, which is…
Loving
About Writing: * The evolution of a novel from first draft to final is amazing. How much more complete it is, rounded, intertwined. * The accidental perfect turn of phrase–like a moment of brilliance. * How, even when I think…
Keeping Still
Can I tell you how s-l-o-w time goes when you’re sitting in the waiting room while your child has surgery? S.L.O.W. And it’s not like I could concentrate on anything for longer than a nanosecond. I had brought the book…
Burning the Midnight Oil and Good Thoughts
For the record, I’m not staying up late drinking and playing cards. Really. I’m writing. (Photo credit: Vladimir Ivanov, Dreamstime.com) I’m burning the midnight oil right now, working every moment I can to finish up revisions so I can get…