Our cat died. George, the healthy six year old. Not Sam, the 19 year old who has been sick for two years. It was surprising and gut-twistingly terrible. It was our first experience euthanizing a …
Sure, sometimes they wish I'd just buy the Halloween costume but in their guts they know they have a mama who loves to make things for them and in their guts they appreciate the work, …
A Letter to the Editor, published in the Missoulian a few weeks ago: A summer of raging Montana wildfires has us thinking about the air we breathe. But more than that: Think air quality monitoring, oil …
Hey! Hi. It's been a while. Truth is I'm nervous every time I publish anything, but especially when it's been a while. No matter how many times I make things or write things...and share them, …
What do you love about camping? Margot: Getting to go wherever we want. Like, when we know a place really well so we know the cool spots to check out and you and dad let us go …
nuggets: bits of the season in photos and words I'm scrambling to get it all together, making decisive omissions from my to do list. Put laundry away? Nah, that can be shoved in the closet. Shower? A …
Ten years ago a friend told me she thought I might like to have a blog. To keep track of my garden triumphs and woes. I didn't really know what a blog was or who might …
I am teaching a workshop next month and would love for you to join me! The Vibe: We will make pie together. We will eat pie together. In this six-hour workshop, I'll share my non-fussy and big-hearted approach in …
A few weeks ago my daughter's jump rope team performed at a basketball game on the college campus. I'd known about this for weeks and I predictably found myself on my knees in the bathroom …
I've written a bit since I was last here. Not much, really. But a few things that were "ready" to post but weren't. Because I wasn't. Now, it's time to jump in. I've felt a whole lot …
nuggets: bits of the season, in photos and words The last few months have flown by around here. My busy season of making and shipping, two little girls' birthday parties, a few road trips and then 12 …
Our ski hill has two supremely slow, double chairlifts. Andy and I always take turns with the kids, hugging them against the wind as we amble up the slope, snow ghosts saluting our efforts. We always …
