As a recovering perfectionist, I remind myself on a regular basis that nothing is perfect. But practice does make possible. I’ve written a lot of words over the years, and as it turns out, none of them were wasted. Even…
Author, Writer, Book Doula
Author, Writer, Book Doula
As a recovering perfectionist, I remind myself on a regular basis that nothing is perfect. But practice does make possible. I’ve written a lot of words over the years, and as it turns out, none of them were wasted. Even…
Welcome to 2022. I got you. In the excitement of entering yet another year full of woes and wherewithals, I’m here to say there’s a better way. Now, I’m not immune to the gloom, but raising five kids taught me…
Continuing our tour of the Idyllwild Area Historical Society’s cabin, we move into my favorite thing to stare at: old photos! If you already have a firmly established idea of what the characters in my Loveda Brown series look like,…
Today, we explore the Idyllwild Area Historical Society’s museum. Last weekend, I spent some time there, soaking up community history and clearing up a couple of mysteries with the lovely and helpful docent on duty, Jayne. Let’s take a quick…
Idyllwild has always been beautiful. When Loveda Brown falls in love with this tiny town in the heart of a big mountain, it’s absolutely an invitation for you to join her there. Wander up with us. The first question you’ll…
God is in it all. The mundane, the crazy, the life-altering zesty life things that come at us every day. But how often do we see it? This blog was about sorting boxes but the God Echoes would not stop…
What a difference three months can make! For everyone considering, attempting, or winning at urban homesteading, here are some things to consider from “a house of four women who are completely unqualified farmers” but are having a go anyway, sharing…
There came a moment in the spring of 2020 when all of the planet took a time-out. In this sabbath hush, the earth could be heard breathing. In order to better hear it, everyone stepped outside and walked the dusty…
A long time ago (beginning of March), in a galaxy far away (across town), I made a run to Costco (Ground Zero). This is usually Hubby’s job but my super efficient self had to get gas anyway. I pulled into…