Chill Pill

I’m a pretty chill person in general. I’ve had to be…to raise three kids on a farm, build our own house, start various small businesses, and navigate leadership roles on a series of public boards.  The more crises I see, the more I take each one in stride. Most times, whatever it is…I’ve seen it … Read more…

I Won’t Go Down as a Chicken

So, OK, there’s no Olympic ski racing in my future, but I started learning to downhill ski at the age of 50 and by now, at nearly 54, I’m finally getting it. And, most of all, it’s pretty much the most fun I’ve had in my whole grown-up life. And no broken bones so far. … Read more…

DIY Writer’s Retreats–Making Off-Season into In-Season

Our writer’s magazines would have us think “Writer’s Retreats” are sacred moments in time. Something we need to apply for, like residencies or arts grants. And sure, some of them are. The ones that serve really great food and come clean your rooms for you. But I don’t really need all that—I can make my … Read more…