So I sold my first short story.  It should be out this fall, I’ll certainly post more about it as I get more details.   I’ve learned a lot this past year or so being more intentional in my writing, which includes both the parenting blog and working on my …

This past weekend I went and visited a place very special to me, the National Youth Science Camp. For those of you that know me well, you know that was a very formative time in my life, and the friendships I created then (and since, with other campers from other …

We’re a couple of days past Tuesday, so the initial shock has worn off and I’m starting to come to grips with the fact that Trump was elected. I posted something on my mindful parenting blog (thingsmydaughters.com) that tried to push back against that initial urge to close up and …