Today, and every day, we remember, Native American children who were torn from their homes and families in an attempt to erase their culture. Growing up in the PNW, my great-great-grandparents formed friendships with Native families when they homesteaded in Kingston, PortGamble and Poulsbo, and those bonds have car…
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Coffee is my daily fuel—I honestly think it runs through my veins at this point. I could spend hours wandering around a bookstore. I’m a night owl who dreams of being a morning person. Traveling makes me happiest—whether it’s far away or just a quick road trip. I’m a total sucker for the ocean, beaches, lakes, river…
Usually on Mondays, I share a few of the questions readers send me by email or on social media. (And please know—you’re always welcome to send me yours!) But today, I feel led to share something different. With the weight of the world right now, and the heaviness of the events these past few weeks, I have to be honest…
Happy Monday! I hope you enjoy getting to know me. If you have any questions for me please email me at thewriteinfluence@gmail.com What's your favorite way to spend a weekend? Honestly, it’s a toss-up. Some weekends I love being completely lazy — curled up on the couch with the boys, watching movies and eating po…