For the past few weeks, I’ve been taking a memoir class. Once a week, I meet with a small group of low-key, truth-driven creative writers for two hours of writerly bliss. My attendance is in no way tied to the presence of Moon Pie, the teacher’s outgoing and social cat, though it certainly adds to the experience.
Read moreWaking Up in a House of Worship
I met Ella this summer at an artist retreat. Ella is a prolific artist and all-around wonderful person. (It is worth noting that everyone at the retreat was/is pretty amazing!) By the retreat’s end, none of us wanted to really part ways so we kept in touch.
I need to thank the Universe, the stars, what have you, for steering me in the direction of Ella. A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of spending part of a nurturing and creative weekend with Ella at her charming cottage fittingly named The Treehouse.
Read moreArt in the Wild
Greetings all! Last week was a glorious, beautiful, perfect week and I just have to gush about it for a second. Jenny invited me to spend the week with her at Bear Creek Camp in Northern PA for a very special, never-before-held Artist Retreat. I am so thankful I was able to make it work. Let me tell you all about it.
Read moreA Perfect Morning
Let me tell you about a perfect morning. We rose naturally, not with an alarm but with birdsong and morning sun filtering in through the curtains. This is the first morning of our women’s weekend at the cabin. We each gravitate to our usual breakfasts (yogurt, fruit, granola). Michelle and Jessie both settle in with their books. I go outside to sit on the big rock in front of the cabin, the rock that is cool in the morning and sun-baked in the afternoon.
Read moreRadio Silence Over
Greetings all! Sorry for the radio silence. It has been an interesting and challenging few weeks. Here’s a quick rundown on what’s been going on behind the curtain.
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