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Lake Mary in Flagstaff
When we lived in Michigan, I was a little traumatized by winter. I thought I knew what winter was like, but I was wrong. The worst part to me was that during the bad weather season, you had to drive for literally DAYS to get out of the cold! That’s one reason why I’m happy
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Create A Productive Writing Atmosphere
You’re seen the photos on Instagram. Cute desk spaces in neutrals with just a pop of color, an author’s laptop next to a latte in an indie coffee shop, an antique roll-top covered in flickering candles. You know, all those spaces where writing comes naturally, where the novelists and bloggers and bullet journalers sip hot
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Surfing in Saint Martin: My Favorite Spots
Read about the best places for surfing in Saint Martin/ Sint Maarten, what I like about them, and how to find them!
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Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
With the heat of an Arizona summer in full force, our hiking trips have ended until September. However, Phoenix has a lot of budget experiences to offer besides its many outdoor offerings! Did you know that Phoenix-area residents can visit many of the Valley’s museums for free? The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) is
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Coming Full Circle in Africa
I’ve been spending a lot of time thinking about Africa. For one thing, I’m writing a novel about an American kid in a Kenyan boarding school. For another, we’re planning on taking a trip to East Africa in the spring. Ben is allowed a residency rotation overseas, and obviously, he picked going home! It’s hard