Seeking Authenticity in Life
One theme of my memoir “Whispers from the Valley of the Yak” is my quest to live an authentic life. Just what do I mean by this term?
The environmental leadership of Jimmy Carter
With the recent news that President Jimmy Carter is now in hospice care, I’ve read several retrospectives on the global impact he has had over his long, productive life. As a long-time admirer, I offer my own tribute to Jimmy Carter’s foresightedness…
Exciting News
I haven’t blogged for a while, but it’s been for a really great reason. My memoir, Whispers from the Valley of the Yak, is in the publication pipeline, to be released in September 2023!
My Father’s Leaves
The other day while going through one of my father’s storage cartons, I found a letter-sized box labeled “leaves.”
Reciprocal Relationships: A writing exercise
How a jonquil helped me relax after a busy day.
Living With War
An introduction to a periodic series of journal posts reflecting on living with war, both past and present.
A Tribute to my Mother
When my parents met in 1929, Dad was in his final year of medical training and Mom in her first year of medical school. As
Writing by Hand: Accessing Memories in Writing Memoir
I recently searched online for memoir writing tips to see how often handwriting might be suggested. To my surprise I found little mention of what
To Marilyn, Who Was Always There for Me
I’m writing this blog on what would have been my sister Marilyn’s eighty-fourth birthday. She is always in my thoughts, even though she passed away
Living with Mountains
Over the course of my life, I’ve lived in various settings that are considered mountainous. I grew up in northcentral West Virginia, part of the
Winter Solstice Memories
As I write these words on the 2023 winter solstice, I’m remembering the solstice of 1997. It’s a treasured memory, coming almost exactly a year
The Transformative Power of Telling Your Story
I recently visited Alaska to hold two public events for my book, Whispers from the Valley of the Yak. As always, being back in Alaska