About, well, me.

I’ve always been a writer. Until now it was never my primary job, but has been a big part of all the work I’ve ever done. Now I’ve made it my main gig.

Other things I’ve done for love or money:

For many years I designed, created and sold hand painted glassware. I did it everything myself, which was both exhilarating and exhausting. I finally quit so I could get a paycheck and health insurance. And so someone else could manage the headaches of bossery for a while.

I spent eight years at a non-profit working to end hunger. It was a growth experience.

For some reason I keep starting blogs and newsletters. I’m a glutton for new experiences and I love figuring out tech!

In my mid-twenties I bought a van with five friends which we drove from Oregon to Guatemala and back. Because, why not?

Decluttering is a weird passion of mine, and I’ve helped many people clear their homes as a consultant, and their digital spaces through a magical partnership with a friend I adore.

I took one daughter hiking in Peru and hiked Southern Iceland with the other. I would not put hiking at the top of my list of recreational activities, but I’m more goal-oriented when I’m on vacation.

In between adventures and paid gigs I’ve repainted every square inch of my NE Portland home, and I read around 100 books a year. (Earbuds are the key to that.)

Currently I’m writing for magazines and small businesses and exploring whatever topic catches my fancy over on my newsletter, Families and Other Freaks.