Sometimes I just suck at following through. Getting back on the bandwagon with a few thoughts on the importance of writing in my life and how it effects my work.
Read MoreMid-simmer, before adding the potatoes and carrots.
Cookbook: Pepper-Spiked Beef Stew
Winter is soup weather, and nothing warms the soul like a hearty stew accompanied by dense fresh-baked bread. This particular beef- and onion-forward stew is something I picked up from my dad many years ago and have tweaked slightly. Surprisingly, it originates from the South Beach Diet Cookbook, offering a lower-carb alternative to most varieties that are chock full of potatoes. It’s easy to double and is perfect for preparation on a Sunday afternoon when you want to finish out the weekend by smelling up the entire house with deliciousness. And, like most stews, it ages well.
Read MoreFoggy mornings make for productive starts to the day.
January Progress Report
In a measure of personal accountability (and an expression of my pride), here's a look back at what I accomplished this month in regards to my annual focal points: the Year of Writing and the Year of Debt Reduction.
Read MoreThe Value of Financial Transparency
Money is such a sore, private subject in the business of creativity. The “starving artist” myth pervades despite efforts on many fronts to fight it. But a few champions have come forward and opened their books to us, and I think that's a step in the right direction!
Read MoreMy silly on-stage selfie at the School House Craft conference in Seattle, September 2014.
On Tough Decisions: Balancing the Emotional and Rational
Balancing decisions between the tangible and intangible benefits can be tough, and going through this process in deciding whether or not to attend an upcoming conference was a lesson in making the right choice.
Read More