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 »
Category: Family
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 »
Centennial Park
A January walk in Seattle’s Centennial Park. Got to take advantage of days without rain! After all, a few clouds won’t hurt you. So the Space Needle looks… Read more »
A sweet tradition
One of my favorite Christmas traditions is… …building our yearly gingerbread village! This year the youngest builder was 3 and he was so excited to successfully build a sweet little… Read more »
Decisions, decisions!
Here’s the thing. I adore Christmas. Decorating, spending time with family, baking. All of it. But I don’t ever want to get too far from my writing. I have a… Read more »
Being nice
…sometimes doesn’t pay. I just got back from the grocery store. As I was returning the cart I noticed that the person who had returned the cart right before me… Read more »
Happy Thanksgiving
Today is Thanksgiving. I like Thanksgiving. Everything I’m taking to the big family get-together is ready except for the mashed potatoes. As I sat here, drinking my coffee and waiting… Read more »
Top of the stairs
An excerpt of what I wrote today. This script still has a long way to go, but I’m encouraged because it plays out easily in my head. INT. STAIRS –… Read more »
Excerpt – Spencer 1928
Spencer 1928 is the working title, although I’m getting closer to a real title. Emma and her friends play a practical joke on Edwin and his friends, who are camping… Read more »