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Over coffee this morning, I came across an article in the New Yorker about a far-right conservative influencer. Photo: James O'Shea Wikipedia categorizes her as a far-right conspiracy theorist and internet personality . I won't name her here. She receives enough attention and isn't likely to be erased or canceled any time soon. What struck me was her age. She was born in 1993 (two decades after me). Privileged. Physically beautiful. Educated. She is known for peddling misinf

Where to begin? Whew! I've been away from this space for a few months. It feels great to be back! But back to the question: where to begin? You tell me. Choose your own adventure: For exciting news, click here . How you can help. Click here .  Is this the beginning? Click here . Or is this the beginning? Click here .  Exciting News: My book, JUNKYARD PRINCESS, is about to take flight. She’s fully formed. Her wings are poised and with a little jump, she’ll be leaving the nest

02.28.25 - Live from the Storyteller's Lounge At the end of February, I had the great privilege of co-hosting the Storyteller’s Lounge with one of my favorite people, Jessica Amos. The Lounge was sparked to life out of desperation. Deep in the dark winter months, I became obsessed with light, a byproduct of living in the PNW, where we are all vitamin D deprived. However, this wasn't just a quest for sunlight. Something deeper was brewing as I skimmed headlines of the incoming

Two rooms.  Friday night. Storytelling. Tuesday afternoon. Lifetelling.  Both filled with community and memories.  The first, mine. A...

Dear Daughter,  Tuesday mornings are for mopping and this morning was no different. I keep a loose schedule around here, as you know, but...

In the early 1980s, we the children of safe and side-walked Irvine, California population 62,000, knew a thing or two about politics. ...

Note: the below includes reference to managing mental health challenges. What do you want people to know? On the outside, you see a...

1) Many years ago, maybe ten or so, I opened my blinds to find an older man in the front yard. This in itself was not unusual, as we...

I had an optometrist appointment the other day. This in its own right is not interesting, but if you avoid doctors like I do, it's...

I learned about Jane's Addiction in 10th grade chemistry class from Gina Smith. Two years my senior, Gina was easily one of the smartest...

Once upon a time and for a short time period only, I owned a VW Dormobile camper van. This was pre-digital camera time, so here's a...

Steve walks warily down the street With the brim pulled way down low Ain't no sound but the sound of his feet Machine guns ready to go...

This morning, Huck pawed at the backdoor indicating his desire to go do Huck things. Because I am a trained owner, I quickly ran to...

I split my time between grocery stores in town. They all have a different feel and purpose--frugality versus bougie tendencies---getting...

I am a girl who flosses her teeth. This is new. Historically, I do not like to floss my teeth, but my hygienist, Nathan, kindly suggested...

My Tuesdays are the same every week. I put on my Tuesday uniform (a green Shredly romper, which totally means business), march over to...

I wake gasping for air most nights. Not out of fear or stress but acknowledgement of the weight of it all. That's how it goes sometimes...

"Step away! We gotta berify it!" Somehow, I was the expert on crime and clearly, we had a crime on our hands. We formed a half circle...

I like to end each day by pretending I'm at a drive-in theater, watching the moments of the day unfold on a large screen. Popcorn in one...

Dear Daughter, The last week of January is a quiet treasure for me. This week every year since you were born in 2008, I take it a little...

The door just slammed. Not out of anger, but in the strong hands of a young woman with headphones. I peek out the upstairs window to...

In a corner of the YMCA on a Sunday. Peyton is attempting to do schoolwork. We both have noise cancelling headphones on---the tech...

I like ... rosemary sourdough bread. my dog's heaviness during a nap. peppermint tea. "Is this the regular morning class?" the sub...

I spoke to my dad's ear on Christmas. There it was overtaking the screen--a hairy ear canal waiting for my voice to find its way in....