Naked and Covered in Honey

Naked and Covered in Honey

“What would people look like if we could see them as they are, soaked in honey, stung  and swollen, reckless, pinned against time?” – Poet, Ellen Bass, from the poem “If you knew.” I’ve been looking at people like that lately, especially when I’m peeved at them...
To Thine Own Self Be True

To Thine Own Self Be True

“You sound just like YOU!” gushed Jen as she walked into my house last weekend for our altered books workshop. I’d never met Jen in person before, but she’d recently been in my eCourse, Telling True Stories, and knew my voice from the weekly writing lessons that I...
Planting a Kiss

Planting a Kiss

In the spirit of author Amy Krouse Rosenthal’s work, 16 inspiring and creative bloggers (including me!) set out to “Plant a Kiss” in the world on Sunday, April 29. We each did something we thought would spread a little extra joy, color, connection,...
Telling a True Story

Telling a True Story

Easter morning, planted on the couch with my husband and our faithful hound dog, Zander. There are three teenage girls sleeping upstairs. They could be there until noon. Gone are the days of colorful eggs hidden in our yard and Easter Baskets loaded with chocolate...
Ann Randolph Adds New Day Workshop

Ann Randolph Adds New Day Workshop

Monday, March 19 9:30am – 4:30pm Alameda, CA  Writers, Performers, Creatives! The March 18th day-long workshop with writer and actress Ann Randolph SOLD OUT in two days – all returning students who want to work with this amazing teacher again. I bring some...
Welcome  to 27 Powers

Welcome to 27 Powers

If you’re reading this post it means I’ve launched my new website and e-Course, Telling True Stories, and am hopefully squirreled away somewhere taking a wee breather so I can celebrate. That’s a little lie …if you know me you know I don’t take wee breathers...