If only these giant fleshy beasts could speak

If only these giant fleshy beasts could speak

Sep 5, 2014 | Inspiration

I hadn’t intended to write about this, but then our day trip was just so lovely, I had to write. We left Sunday morning later than planned. Always running late. Then I reminded myself. It’s Sunday. There’s no such thing as late on a Sunday morning especially when you...
42 Reasons to be Grateful in my 42nd year

42 Reasons to be Grateful in my 42nd year

Jul 7, 2014 | Inspiration, Why We Write

This past March 20th — the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere, International Day of Happiness, Mr. Rogers birthday and Persian New Year — I celebrated my 42nd birthday. Most definitely a day to rejoice. This getting older thing? I kind of like...
Sunrise Over Salta: Life and writing are in the details

Sunrise Over Salta: Life and writing are in the details

Jun 10, 2014 | Inspiration

Mornings in the house begin in quiet. I wake up before everyone else, early enough to catch the sun rising over the mountains in the distance. Every day a surprise. Every day a new color, a different form of cloud. Every morning takes my breath away. A few years ago,...
A portrait on the eve of Lila’s tenth birthday

A portrait on the eve of Lila’s tenth birthday

Apr 29, 2014 | Inspiration

I wrote a portrait of Lila just before her fifth birthday, too. We had just arrived in Salta, and our future in Argentina lay open ahead of us without a single detail in place. Would we stay? Would we be happy? Now, Lila’s tenth birthday is here, and the pieces...
How-to find images for your blog without getting sued

How-to find images for your blog without getting sued

Feb 10, 2014 | Inspiration

While not every blog post needs them, images greatly enhance your blogging. They capture the eye, illustrate the story. They even convince you’re reader you’re trustworthy and help customer conversion. So what is the best way to find images for your online...