I have been spending a lot of time watching surf videos on YouTube; it’s been a weird social experiment because other than occasionally listening to music, I don’t really watch any videos. Here’s my observations on current society, take it…
Birth Can Be Simple
I’m not going to interrupt my once-a-week emails too much here but I wanted to share with you how great it feels to be reminded that birth does in fact work quite well. I know this. You might know this. And…
I Surfed in a Sonic Costume
I went surfing in my very first “competition” yesterday. I am humbled daily that I get to learn to surf here; the North Shore of Oahu is one of the most difficult, influential and “once in a lifetime” places to…
I am Good At Grooming a Poodle
My kids are still laughing. I always disliked poodles, but here I am with one. Willingly. Adoringly. One thing about poodles is that they need hair care. I’ve got time, and my other dogs over the years absolutely have hated…
Meet Our 11th “Baby”!
After a lot of trial and error (including a miscarriage over a year ago) we finally have our 11th baby. It might sound silly, or trite, but it’s true. Meet Juno, the mini poodle. For a dog lover and a mother to many,…
Done For Now
I am moving my email communication here to you all to once a week. For now, it feels increasingly like people are overwhelmed. Too many emails, too many products, too many launches and offers. I’ve always had this disdain for…

