Oxford Dictionary’s new words are making me fragileIt’s that time of year again. No, I don’t mean back-to-school time. I don’t even mean college football season. Of course I’m talking about…Aug 7, 20232Aug 7, 20232
Leap of faithIt’s been a long time since I let peer pressure get the best of me, but a few years ago, I took a leap off of a 30-foot platform because of…Jul 29, 2023Jul 29, 2023
Alive women don’t wear plaid eitherI went shopping the other day and realized, to my horror, that plaid clothes are making a comeback. The mere thought of this makes me…Jul 29, 2023Jul 29, 2023
Signs you might be turning forty-something-or-otherAs I write this, I am quickly approaching my forty-something-or-other birthday. The more I think about what I want for my birthday, the…Jul 29, 2023Jul 29, 2023
My last column included my wish that there was an early warning system for when your child is…This week, I had the privilege of speaking at the Mother-Daughter Tea at Roseburg High School, an event that is held for graduating senior…Jul 29, 2023Jul 29, 2023
Spacing out on grammar rulesYears ago, I had an editor from Chicago send me an email asking me to stop using two spaces after my periods when submitting my columns to…Jul 29, 2023Jul 29, 2023
Finding Dante’s 10th Circle in the UKHaving never driven in England before, I’m not sure what we were thinking when we recklessly decided to rent a car for two days to drive…Jul 14, 2022Jul 14, 2022
Poor Woman’s Wine TourMy husband and I lived in Southern Oregon for nearly two decades in the heart of the Umpqua Valley. During those years vineyards were…Apr 13, 2022Apr 13, 2022
SOME WORDS AND PHRASES NEED TO BE LOST FOREVER, AT THE END OF THE DAYI don’t know about you, but in 2022, I hope I never have to hear the words “asking for a friend,” “supply chain,” or “you’re on mute”…Apr 3, 20221Apr 3, 20221
IN DEFENSE OF A LOVE THAT IS FOUND IN SURPRISING PLACESIt’s the season of valentines, and to be honest, I kind of don’t care.Apr 3, 2022Apr 3, 2022
