A Writing Life

Happy Dance

Writing is an act of faith. We do it because we have a story we think needs telling. We begin and, really, we never know if these words on the page will find a larger readership. When they do, it…
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Giving Thanksgiving Thanks

“How are you?” friends and acquaintances ask and I pause, take a deep breath and then say, “Good. I’m good.” You see, I have to pause. I have to take a deep breath because this has been a year of…
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Out on the Bendy Branches

I am writer who likes public speaking. I like wiggly three year olds and I like thoughtful adults. I like thinking about an idea, fleshing it out, putting clothes on it, making it presentable, fun, engaging, even a little risky.…
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