Hell Yes
This one is even better because it came from my mother.
The Modern Bookseller's Dilemma
Last weekend, the sun was shining and the chickens had an idea. “Mom, we’re going to set up a shop in the yard to sell your books!” “Great,” I said. An activity and potential moneymaker all at once, perfect. “How much do they cost?” asked Noodle. “Well, if you buy them at the store…
Reading in Central Oregon This Week
Looking forward to reading from Chance of Sun and Day Trips From Portland and doing a Q&A about writing and magazine editing at this month’s Central Oregon Writers Guild meeting. Central Oregon Writers Guild’s Thursday, April 25 meeting takes place at COCC Redmond Campus, 2030 SE College Loop, Building 3 Room 309, 6:30 – 9…
Central Oregon Magazine Spring Issue
The spring issue of Central Oregon Magazine is out and about! Read up on top recreation picks, the dish from local wedding planners, the controversy on Mirror Pond, and much more.
"Are We There Yet" on KLRR 101.7fm
I finally got smart enough to add audio segments to my website so I can share with you the radio show I do on KLRR 101.7 fm in Bend. I realize this is garden variety tech savvy, but hey, I’m proud anyway – and all before noon on a Tuesday! I think I’ll take the…
"Seeking the Light" in Portrait of Portland Magazine
The current issue of Portrait of Portland Magazine includes a travel story I wrote titled “Seeking the Light,” which features the gorgeous work of Bend photographer Mike Putnam, and details some wheres and hows to take hikes in Central Oregon to capture similar shots (whether on the camera or just the mind’s eye.) Hooray for…
"Wine-Paired Picnics" in Alaska Air
My story “Wine-Paired Picnics” is in the April issue of Alaska Air Magazine, Horizon Edition. It was rough duty sampling fine Oregon wines and eating delicious complimentary foods in a gorgeous outdoor setting, but somebody had to do it.
Helpful Hints for Housewives!
I came across this little gem lately. Helfpul Hints for Housewives! A Treasury of Tips for the Model Homemaker. It’s full of all kinds of useful information, from “Even dishwashing needn’t be dull!” to “Kitchen Economics” to “Wine is Fun!” (I already noticed that). My favorite page so far: What kind of a husband…
I Don't Know Either
Chicken Noodle has a musical soul and a wicked sense of humor, which means it’s comedic show tunes around here pretty regularly. She’s writing her own songs now, which are delivered at full volume in the living room, often with the advantage of the karaoke machine microphone. Here’s the latest installment in her Broadway-ready repertoire.…
Not all who wander…
Every time I add up my annual mileage for tax purposes, I think: “Darn, lady. You’re on the road a lot.” My 2012 included approximately 8500 road miles, the vast majority of which were within the state of Oregon. Last September I noted that I’d hit 23 of Oregon’s 36 counties during the summer alone. If…