On Writing: Point of View

Since moving to Colorado, I’ve joined a writing cooperative and several writing groups. I’ve been taking courses, having my work read and submitting to contests. One criticism has been constant: I try to cover too many points of view. Readers struggle to...

By Choice

Have you read Min’s take on marriage? Or what Dooce is going through, while separated from her husband? Relationships in the Time of Blogs — a modern-day take Gabriel Garcia Marquez would likely not appreciate — is a strange era. “We’re...

Phew.

Yeah. I KNOW. The blog has been down for more than a week. Blame Dreamhost for their shaky service and poor customer service. Many thanks to Jason and Randy for resurrecting this baby. {You guys are the best! Thank you, thank you.} A couple things I learned in the...

A Year of Thanks

Happy 1 year anniversary, Colorado. What a fun, crazy, adventurous time it has been: I love Colorado.* I am grateful for the many things this move has provided, namely: a much stronger relationship with my brother, Willie Nelson Mandela, new friendships, a great...

Austin

Finny and I met up last week for our annual girl’s adventure. This year, we tackled Austin, Texas. And oh — the shenanigans:   We rented bikes from Barton Springs Bike Rental (A+), where the shop dog — Bubs — is a deaf, albino Australian...