Shutdown

The pandemic stole my focus. That’s okay.

A simple, up-close photo of a succulent plant in a white stone container. We see only part of the plant, and much of the image is a blank, soothing light gray.

What Really Matters

Purging my possessions has made space for more important things.

A yellow butterfly from above as it alights on a small orange flower.

The Bellows

On Draft 6 of my book, I feel like I’m trying to breathe life back into it.

A highway viewed through the windshield of a car, driving through hilly country with a sunny blue sky. The view is partly obscured by a canoe strapped to the car's roof.

Happy New Year

We’ve moved to Portland and bought a house! Now I can write again.