The green chair sat in the corner of my childhood living room. It was a large, velvety, cushiony chair that rocked and swiveled. Plenty comfy, and if you chose to sit there, it was a great [...]
I name my readers. I’ve always done it. I have created semi-fictitious reader profiles that are amalgamations of people I know. I keep them in mind as I write, and I write as though I’m talkin [...]
Meet the people and places from the stories I tell throughout Soap & Soul. This is my family and our history. I do believe that every family has a story to tell, and I hope I get to hear yours [...]
These Lab Coat Moments are for those who ask, “Why?” and for those who say, “Show me.” I wrote them into my book Soap & Soul so that you wouldn’t merely have to take my word for things, but so [...]
Now that you've read all my recipes, recollections, and tips, here are some resources to help you take the next step forward! To start with, download, bookmark, print, or post these five Cheat [...]
Childhood and parenthood is a full body contact experience. I did not anticipate this—the ongoing physicality. I don’t just mean the pregnant part or the nursing part, but for years. Beyon [...]
