Letter to Seattle City Leaders
Seattle has a new nickname – City in Ruins. I know, I know. You’re trying to fix the homeless problem. I’ve heard you say it a thousand times. Just give… Read more »
Author Archives: Veronica
Happy Mother’s Day!
To all the moms out there in this crazy world, I wish you a beautiful, relaxing day with your child. Or children, if you are so blessed to have multiple!… Read more »
Close cat call
Guest Post by Pepper Curious: I was following a very interesting scent today when I almost got to have a private conversation with one of those pesky cats in my… Read more »
Why you should read to your child
(From a talk I gave several years ago. I apologize for the length.) When I was asked to come to speak about the importance of reading aloud to children, my… Read more »
Successful hunt
Guest Post by Pepper Curious: I had a successful hunt today! I caught a bird! I was so excited. It was great until my silly person panicked and made me… Read more »
Hi Victoria
Again with the Victoria! It happened to me twice this week. Two different businesses called me Victoria, one on the phone and one via email. Both had my name right… Read more »
The mystery of the missing stones
Pic 1: Our back fence in the fall. Pic two: Our back fence now. See the difference? No? Focus on the right side, where the fence meets the stones. See… Read more »
The next line
“What do you think the next line is?” My husband asked as the image on the screen faded away. “What?” I asked. I had been distracted by my phone and… Read more »
New things
Guest Post by Pepper Curious: I heard a strange noise outside, so I ran out my door just in time to catch a strange man leaving two things by our… Read more »
The magic of a single sentence
I adore writing. Yet practically every time I sit down to write it’s a battle. That first paragraph, that first sentence, that first word, all punch me in the gut… Read more »