I walked outside this morning, and tripped over fall. I wasn’t expecting it; no-way. Not at all. But there it was, on the ground by my feet. A pretty little leaf, quite golden and sweet. When did this happen? Who left fall there? I’m not done with summer, and times of fun without ... Read More about Trip and Fall
Yield to a Smile
Author's Note: Yield to a Smile is a piece that I created recently as part of a Plein Air writing exhibition at the local art gallery. The challenge was to visit pre-selected outdoor locations and use what we saw, smelled, heard and felt to create an original essay or poem (500 word max). ... Read More about Yield to a Smile
Tuesday @ Ten: I Find Joy In…
Cue music: Julie Andrews sitting on the bed with the Van Trapp family kids…thunder claps can be heard outside. To ease their fears of the storm, she begins to sing, “These Are a Few of My Favorite Things” (written by Oscar Hammerstein) Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens Bright copper ... Read More about Tuesday @ Ten: I Find Joy In…
Tiny Baby Grapes
Sitting here on a beautiful summer day under the sprawling grape vine, I am amazed how quickly and vigorously it has grown since we arrived at the new B&B in April. First, it was just tiny little green threads and tendrils immerging through the weathered old wood of the aged trunks. Then as if ... Read More about Tiny Baby Grapes
Guest Blog Two: Asian American Writing
This is a second in a short series of guest blogs for asianamericanwriting.com. Inspiration came from a small collection photographs by Alva Day, taken on the day the Hood River County Japanese American families were taken away for internment during WWII. A special thank you to The History Museum ... Read More about Guest Blog Two: Asian American Writing
Guest Blog for AsianAmericanWriting.com
A few months ago I responded to a post on Facebook about the anniversary of Executive Order 9066. That response led to a conversation with Valerie at asianamericanwriting.com asking me to write a few guest blogs for their newsletter. In my previous position as Museum Director at The History Museum ... Read More about Guest Blog for AsianAmericanWriting.com