Stories matter. From myths and fairy tales to climate change and politics, the stories we tell ourselves about the world become our reality, and influence us every day. It's up to us to choose which ones we tell and absorb, and it's important to choose wisely.

I've been honored to tell my own stories and others, focusing on local and world travel, food, kids, and history, both in print and online.

I’m also deeply interested in the act of making things with our hands and am a lifelong student of sewing, embroidery, weaving, and the occasional broommaking.

I write, I make, I do other stuff.

Answer why a website has random books, a shop, and writing on it.