

The importance of self-care
This time of year I start counting the days til my birthday. Unlike most people my age who seem to dread that reminder date of being...


Are we ever ready for anything?
In late July while out hiking in the Maine woods, I saw a red leaf on the trail. I was like, "Whoa, that's way to early. I am not ready...


Writing suspense in fiction
Maine Lit Fest is going on right now all around the state. Last night I attended one of their workshops at the Penobscot Theatre in...


Hurricane Helene and the Appalachian Trail
Over a third of the Appalachian Trail is closed in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. My heart goes out to all those affected by this...