When I was a young teen, living in Framingham, MA, once a week I’d get on my bike and head to the library to bring back the teen romances, mysteries, and westerns I’d read. It was the best day of the week as far as I was concerned. I could … Read More

Do you remember life when you were just starting out as a new adult? Maybe you are there now. Your whole life is ahead of you. You are finally able to do things the way you do. You can have what you want for dinner … a decision you get … Read More

Living on the road requires going to the laundromat every few weeks. It’s convenient when the facilities are at the RV park, but we are often places where it’s necessary to unearth a laundromat and go there. Laundromats are great equalizers, like the military once was. And it’s a great … Read More

I am so pleased with the initial reaction to Leaving Home, book 3 in the Rocky Mountain Front series. This is Dylan’s and Megan’s story, but I’ll let some of the reviewers tell you more … “Megan finds herself starting over, leaving North Carolina, she lands in Montana where the … Read More

Last Sunday we went for a walk in the woods. No, not in the Appalachians like Bill Bryson, but a small nature trail down the Bitterroot Valley south of us. First we were greeted by lupine, those delicate purple flowers that seem to carpet forest floors. The trail drifted through … Read More

This past weekend I had a chance to work with a number of teen writers on self-publishing. The focus was on the power of the written word, not only as a communication tool, but as a method of self-discovery. As I prepare California Sunset for re-release, I remember how writing … Read More

If you’ve spent any time on Facebook, you may have seen the Advent of Kindness calendar that’s making the rounds. What a wonderful idea! Here is a version of it I found that was made available: Whatever version you use, the idea is the same. Practice random acts of kindness … Read More

Frankenmuth is a small town in the “thumb” of Michigan known for three things—Bavarian kitsch, chicken dinners, and Christmas. Whether it’s truly Bavarian is a matter of opinion, but it has kitsch down flat. It’s full of shops with over-priced merchandise, but there are treasures to be found and experiences … Read More

On our current roadtrip, we’ve explored two breweries — on in Glendive, MT, the other in Two Harbors, MN. Cross Country Brewing “Glendive’s Original Brewery” www.facebook.com/xcbrews/ Est. 2013; Open 2017 320 E. Allard, Glendive, MT 406-377-BREW Small and rustic retreat from a hot summer day located in an industrial section … Read More

Enjoying the taste of summer is easy–local produce is available, even in Montana. Because I lived a long time without insurance, and given the constant instability of the insurance market, I make an effort (not always successfully–Cheetos are my downfall) to eat organically and make my meals from scratch. To … Read More