I spent some time recently reminiscing about our small-town Christmas traditions. "With Nana and Grampa both gone now, that part of our Christmas tradition has faded, replaced with new gatherings [...]
Standing in Contrast
The most captivating works of art in our home are framed by windows. This morning, I woke up in Ansel Adams' black and white world thanks to yesterday's snowy mix, [...]
Sunset on Summer
Fall is a deep breath drawn in appreciation for a warm, full summer; bracing in the face of dark winter. Fall is my favorite season. Enjoying its beauty in Downeast Maine [...]
Why we cry at movies
I am frozen, fingers suspended over my waiting laptop, riveted to a scene from the movie My Sister’s Keeper, where the whole family goes to the beach to satisfy the [...]
About the … Author?
My earliest memories are of grace and pencils. I have been obsessed with writing implements from the age of 2, when I insisted upon carrying a pencil in one arm and [...]