Creative writing is life-giving for me. In the past, I created a steady habit of completing creative work before commissioned writing, i.e., editing work or nonprofit work. Somewhere in the last year, I've had to switch focus. Life has...
This weekend, my husband and a bunch of friends are going to Avila Beach for a guys' weekend. Not to be outdone, my girlfriends and I are going to have a good old-fashioned sleepover WITH ALL NINE of our...
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Hoot Howl...
Our phones are our lives. Let’s face it: we are glued to them. When we are not texting, we are scrolling through emails, our social media feeds, or clicking “purchase now” on our favorite retail apps. We don’t keep...
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There is public school and home school, but home school is not public school at home.
When I started teaching my daughters at home, I had the thought to do things in...
In recent years, fall has become so much more than pumpkin patches and apple picking for our family. I mean, we do that too.
On the importance of family tradition.
As a second-generation Mexican American, I am always looking for ways...
It's intense out there! And it's going to last longer than a day. Election season often brings heightened emotions and stress, not just for adults but for kids, too. The news, debates and intense conversations can trickle down, making...
I’ve always loved the human connection. I enjoy spending time with people, listening to their stories, having intimate conversations at dinners and small gatherings. I also like to feel included, part of a group, and a member of my...
I walked into the coffee shop and ordered my half-decaf soy latte with one raw sugar, stood next to the barista bar and noticed a black and white picture of hands holding a bouquet of daisies. The sign read,...
We just got back into town after being away for three weeks, and re-entering the real world is a bit of a shock to the system. I love these ideas for how to make it easier.
While I was away,...
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