I have now been living in Sacramento for just over six months. At first I wasn't sure if this was a good move for me. But the longer I am here, the more I am loving this place. I do not think I have ever lived in a place where people are so nice, so… Continue reading Six Months in Sacramento
Happy New Year!
Here is to another year of getting to create worlds in our minds and share them with world! Happy writing everyone.
Adventures in Writing
Hi! Lots has changed over the last month. I've moved states, bought a house, started a new job, started coaching 3 volleyball teams, started teaching a youth creative writing class and...found a little sister - 2 months old/2 lbs - for my Oscar (cat) who lost his brother one month ago. PHEW! I am loving… Continue reading Adventures in Writing
Oregon Gardens
A deep breath infuses my body with the rich perfumes of pine, fir, lush soil, cut grass, and blossoming plants. Every time, it nearly knocks me over with its power. The abundance of nature in all its glory is here in Oregon. I love being here with my mom at her beautiful house just off… Continue reading Oregon Gardens
A New Beginning…Again
I am excited to announce that I have just accepted a teaching position at the Sacramento Country Day School. I will be teaching humanities (combo of language arts and social studies) to 5th graders in Sacramento, California. Last month I flew out to interview - 5 hours! - and explored the extensive campus. The school… Continue reading A New Beginning…Again
Epic Zombie Killers!
My wonderful, sweet, and creative 6th graders just presented their Post Zombie Apocalypse Geography Plays (yes, I know that is a mouthful!). But they were hysterical. They had to present all the concepts we learned about in our geography unit, in the format of a five minute play - theme: resettling after a zombie outbreak.… Continue reading Epic Zombie Killers!