It’s October already? Here in New Orleans, it still feels like August, temps in the 90s with 70-90% humidity. Good weather for staying inside, reading and writing. I did get away to Percy Quin State Park for a personal weekend writing retreat, where the mornings were in the 70s and the sunsets were glorious. Over…Continue reading Big Chill 2019
Category: Beyond the page
Residency review: Elsewhere Studios
In July, my family and I were honored to participate in the inaugural Parent Residency month at Elsewhere Studios. An interdisciplinary residency, Elsewhere is tucked in the tiny Colorado town of Paonia, overflowing with artistic inspiration and support. I was at a point in my writing where I needed to step outside of my work–and…Continue reading Residency review: Elsewhere Studios
Elsewhere Studios, here we come!
Excited!! My July residency at Elsewhere Studios begins soon, and the whole family will be coming along! This is my–and Elsewhere’s–inaugural parent residency, so it will be a great adventure to discover where families and art intersect. Here’s a little description from Elsewhere about their plans for us in July: A LOOK AT THE MONTH…Continue reading Elsewhere Studios, here we come!
Summer in Wisconsin
Always such a gorgeous time when we visit our family and friends in Wisconsin. We laugh ourselves silly over cheese curds, beer, and frozen custard. This time, we made a day trip to House on the Rock, mostly because it’s featured in Neil Gaiman’s American Gods. So worth the drive. Amazing how fast the time…Continue reading Summer in Wisconsin
May flowers
I’m working hard to finish the next draft of my novel before May 31, so have to make myself stop and look around from time to time. Some pix from my (container) garden: