When I was young, we had to choose an instrument at school. I chose the flute, and was in the middle of the large pack of young ladies in band. Eventually I dropped out during high school, pursuing other activities instead. Although I was a mediocre musical student, I have always been grateful for my

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I’m knitting a laceweight shawl/wrap. It has been both fun and challenging. The stitch pattern is easy (diagonal paired yarn-overs every 45-some stitches), but the needle is small and the yarn is very fine.  I cast on 481 stitches to start, and I am knitting with a size 3 needle and will knit something like 1,500

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I enjoyed a recent repeated episode from NPR’s On Being that discusses the way the brain works, and how we can choose influences for our brain. I identified just a little with Richard Davidson. The part that struck me was just a moment in the longer interview where he acknowledges how he kept two interests

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I have been enjoying several things on the internet recently: Tumblr, and I have my own Tumblr feed where I sometimes reblog items like nature photography, cool posts from Jason Kottke, DIY crafts, environmental themed news, and more, Dave Pell’s NextDraft email newsletter – weekday email goodness (hat tip Jason Kottke), Longreads newsletter (great writing

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I spoke on “Writing for On-Screen Consumption: Tips, Tools & Techniques”  at the Original Equipment Suppliers Association – Automotive Public Relations Council meeting on February 28, 2012. Quick summary here: APRC Meeting Teaches Not So Old Dogs Some New Tricks. I used the career changes my mom has had in her lifetime and her passion for

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