


Finalist at Writer’s Digest “Your Story” Contest!
Wow, am I ever thrilled! From nearly 400 entries, mine has been chosen as a top-12 finalist for the Writer’s Digest “Your Story” contest!

Sleep and the People Inside
To sleep, perchance to dream. . .* Dream on, Hamlet! And while you do, realize that your brain is doing all kinds of crazy cool maintenance. Will girls ever get to play Hamlet? You’ll be glad to know, Lily, this dream has come to pass. Dreams are...
Mold and the People Inside
In recent years I’ve noticed several houses in Walla Walla have moss on the roof. Deferred maintenance? Certainly, but I sense something else is also in play: more moisture in the atmosphere. Most people think of southeastern Washington (if they think of it at all) as...
Fabulous with the People Inside!
If you’re like me, you’ve been stuck in a funk of grey winter COVID-y restricted yuck for some time now. Not surprisingly, this can have an effect on one’s outlook. Today I had a revelation: don’t let this stuff get to you. Close your eyes and repeat after me: I am...