35 and 2

On December 16, I turned 35. One week later, on December 23, my beautiful babies turned 2. The last two years of my life have been largely about learning to be a mother and learning to be an author. The difficulty is that both of those things were happening...

It’s Never Convenient . . .

Monday night was my Found Art Workshop—“A Year in Review”—and I believe, more than ever, in the power of providing a moment of sanctuary for the soul. It is amazing how much can pour out of a person in just 2 ½ hours. We need time and space. This is never truer than...

Revolution

I have these CDs of Anne Lamott talking about writing. I’ve probably listened to them no less than a dozen times. Between all the stuff about writing are these deep challenges about how we approach life emotionally and spiritually. I always remember this line: “I know...

Karma

Wednesday was a first. I helped out with the filming of an episode of TLC’s “Home Made Simple,” a life improvement show that descends on a family and helps them with meals, décor, and household projects. My friend, mother of three, and fellow author, Arlene Pellicane,...