About a decade ago, I was writing about motherhood and picturebooks in a blog called One More Story Told. I moved a couple of those posts onto this space. Soon I’ll begin reviewing books again. If you have a book suggestion to be featured, please share on here.
Possum Magic and the Beauty of a Simple Life
One of my weekly rituals includes a walk to the Firehall Branch of the Vancouver Public Library.
A Picture Book that is a Wild Ride
Let’s rewind to early 2012. I was five months pregnant, navigating life in Vancouver between rainy walks, prenatal yoga, and ambitious home-cooked meals.
If I Were a Lion (And Other Wild Wonderings)
Who doesn’t love receiving gifts in the good old-fashioned mail?
A Bit Lost (But Always Found)
This story goes back... way back. To July 1988, when I was still just a little bean in my mother’s belly.
A is for Accordion, Z is for Zither
Music has a way of finding us—of reaching places words can’t always touch.
Saudades, Sunshine & Stories
Summer has arrived in Vancouver—suddenly, joyfully. The city comes alive this time of year, its diverse and vibrant communities spilling out onto the sidewalks, parks, and beaches.
Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
Here’s a little personal fact you might be surprised to hear: I didn’t read my first Dr. Seuss book until I was 18.
