My favorite things in life involve high-pitched squeals. Having two girls, aged 8 and 11, help with that a lot. Writing a good sentence will get the happy squeak from …Read more
On Cheez Whiz and Seizures
I’ve always been told that the more adjectives you pile on, the further something deviates from what you thought it was. Take Cheez Whiz. It is not cheese. If it …Read more
Pediatric Ambulatory EEG for Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders — Elizabeth’s Story
A lot of you know it’s been a rough year for Elizabeth, as I have posted about it before. In the past few weeks, more has happened. We did get …Read more
In honor of the upcoming ScriptFrenzy
Oh, hilarity. It’s time for that screenwriting challenge of the year, ScriptFrenzy, where we write 100 pages of a new movie, TV show, graphic novel, or other script in the …Read more
New Year, New Medium
No, I’m not going to turn into a fortune teller. Actually, wait, that sounds sort of fun. I bet you can get online certification for that. Why yes, yes you …Read more
Grace in the face of adversity
My youngest daughter is Elizabeth Grace. She’s seven, likes to paint her fingernails a new color (or two) every day, refuses to eat anything that isn’t yellow, and has a …Read more
Writers who influence me
I’ll end 2009 with a list of writers who make my world a better place. Cynthia Lord. Her book Rules is probably the most re-bought and gifted book of my …Read more
2009 Digital Camera and Gadget Buying Guide
Once again, here it is–my recommendations for the best cameras, photo gadgets and gifts for the holidays! Some reminders about buying cameras online–BE CAREFUL. If a price looks too …Read more
Why I still read Ms. Snark
Yes, I know Ms. Snark’s blog is dark. It has been for over two years now. If you’re a writer and never discovered her, you should take a look. The …Read more
Write a lot? Try 10,000 words. In one day.
Remember those commercials, “How many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop?” Of course you do. You’re just that old. Other than …Read more







