This May, my son Nick will go to his senior prom, graduate, decide on a college (he was accepted to three great schools) and turn 18. That's crazy ( Read more... )

Been out pondering the meaning of life, or rather my life, checking in on my direction - recommitting to my priorities, working more in the techno-silent world of nature and the dogs she gives me. I've been hanging out with my kids, making up recipes, watching it rain, and taking more naps. I think everyone deserves a time-out once in a while and I ( Read more... )

I am tired, my hair looks like I went to Medusa for a style and my laundry pile is volcano-esque but my epic week of dog rescue overload is finally calming down and I am finally able to relax and enjoy the gifts in it.

To clarify, I do not have 15 dogs in my house so please do not bother the police with calls of concern ha! The puppies, the momma, ( Read more... )

I have been a freelance writer for ten years. I’ve written for Disney’s Family Fun magazine, The Petaluman, San Francisco City Bike, Fetch and twenty million other newspapers, monthlies, and pitiful rags. I’ve suffered through corporate jobs writing brochures, newsletters, web text, product reviews and business plans. And, let us not forget my ( Read more... )