Hello there! This is just a quick post to share where I’ve been on the internet so far this year. Publications: A revised portion of my extended critical thesis from my MFA at Spalding University was published as book reviews
Around and About
Favorite Books of 2017
Nonfiction The Year of Living Danishly by Helen Russel I read this book early in the year, while the bitter winter swarmed outside my windows, much the way it does now. It was a pleasure to read, bringing light, warmth,
New Job, New Projects, New Adventures
Since my last post, I have finished a book draft, edited, and started teaching full-time. Talk about a full plate! OH, AVERY is now a book that exists. Once I get feedback from a few trusted readers, it will be
The Books on My Bookshelves
Since I moved this summer and had to pack up, move, and unpack all of my books again, I thought I’d share with you what’s on my bookshelf!
County Roads
“Why did I listen to you? I was going to take the other road. You have no sense of direction.” (This is true.) “You weren’t listening to me, you were listening to the GPS. This is the road the GPS
Frozen! Anna’s Winter Dress
Guys, I made this costume for work. The only thing better would be if I could have made it at work. But seriously, this was one of the easiest costumes I’ve ever done! I found the light blue blouse, a
How are the Roads?
In Michigan, in February, there is one question I hear more than any other question – more even than “How are you doing?” What question is that? “How are the roads?” As much as people instinctively respond “good” to the
Iron Belle
If you live in Michigan, you might have seen (or heard?) the news about the “new” statewide trail that will be going in over the next few years. The Iron Belle Trail stretches from Ironwood at the west end of
10 Things I’ve Learned About Living in a Small Town by Walking in Mine
1. Construction can cause traffic jams anywhere. 2. The sidewalk outside the Village does not get plowed. 3. It is possible to walk to Where the Sidewalk Ends in every direction. 4. The sidewalk can get you to a lot
Walking in Winter
One week ago: the last time the temperature in Berrien County was over 32 degrees – probably for the rest of the winter season. Me being me, I already have cabin fever, which I’ve temporarily soothed by reading the Square