Sunrise Over Salta: Life and writing are in the details
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
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
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...
10 best books to make you eat, think and do differently in 2014
Last year, I curated my 2013 best of the best books to read from the top fave recommendations from people I trust along with a few of my own favorites. Last year, I wanted an extensive list with many options. This year’s list is more targeted and selective. The...
Last Night She Reminded Me Why I Love to Read
This is where it all began, when I learned how reading is writing. When an infatuation with reading bloomed into a full-blown love of words on the page. It’s a love I have yet to shake. I was 12 years old when Mrs. Herlinger, the librarian of the middle school I...About Leigh
I'm a writer and mentor currently living in Argentina. Want to know how I created my ideal writing life?
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