My work has appeared in numerous publications, including NYTimes.com, Brain World, Moms Like Me, Natural Awakenings, Northern Virginia Magazine, Oregon Humanities Magazine, The Oregonian, Preservation, Shuttle, Spindle & Dyepot, The Statesman Journal, AAA VIA, 1859 Magazine, Willamette Woman, and Your Health.
WELLNESS
Smart Snoozing: Boost Brain Power and Energy With a Midday Siesta, Your Health
A power nap always seems like a fabulous idea and for most of us, it’s just that: an idea. But it shouldn’t stay that way. Read More >>
Moove Over Milk, Your Health
Meg Smolinski of Washington, D.C., switched to soy milk four years ago to remedy digestive problems caused by cow’s milk and hasn’t looked back. “I use it in oatmeal, smoothies, even baking,” she says. For those of us who have lactose intolerance, digestive troubles, or simply don’t like the taste, cow’s milk has definite disadvantages. And even if you don’t have milk issues, there are good reasons to explore the alternatives. Read More>>
Five Tips for a Healthier Thanksgiving, Your Health
If your idea of a healthy Thanksgiving is steering clear of the deep-fried turkey, read on. Rebecca Tryon, Certified Nutritional Counselor at Wellspring Medical Center in Woodburn shares her top tips for making this Thanksgiving a healthy one. Read More>>
A power nap always seems like a fabulous idea and for most of us, it’s just that: an idea. But it shouldn’t stay that way. Read More >>
Moove Over Milk, Your Health
Meg Smolinski of Washington, D.C., switched to soy milk four years ago to remedy digestive problems caused by cow’s milk and hasn’t looked back. “I use it in oatmeal, smoothies, even baking,” she says. For those of us who have lactose intolerance, digestive troubles, or simply don’t like the taste, cow’s milk has definite disadvantages. And even if you don’t have milk issues, there are good reasons to explore the alternatives. Read More>>
Five Tips for a Healthier Thanksgiving, Your Health
If your idea of a healthy Thanksgiving is steering clear of the deep-fried turkey, read on. Rebecca Tryon, Certified Nutritional Counselor at Wellspring Medical Center in Woodburn shares her top tips for making this Thanksgiving a healthy one. Read More>>
TRAVEL
Thanksgiving and Wine in the Willamette Valley, NYTimes.com
Visitors to the Willamette Valley in Oregon, the state’s most celebrated wine region, now have a mobile app to help them navigate, featuring varietals, locations and tasting room hours. Read More >>
Salem's Attractions Worthy of More Than Just a Passing Glance, The Oregonian
Let's face it. Salem has long suffered the image of a bureaucratic outpost -- long on politics and short on personality. But the truth is, if you venture off Interstate 5, past the gas stations and fast-food joints into the city's historic downtown, you'll be richly rewarded. Read More >>
Oregon's Enchanted Forest Turns 40, AAA VIA
Roger Tofte, who founded Oregon's Enchanted Forest, looks back on 40 years of fun. Read More >>
VIA Magazine Road Journals
Posts for VIA Magazine's new blog, Road Journals. Read More >>
Visitors to the Willamette Valley in Oregon, the state’s most celebrated wine region, now have a mobile app to help them navigate, featuring varietals, locations and tasting room hours. Read More >>
Salem's Attractions Worthy of More Than Just a Passing Glance, The Oregonian
Let's face it. Salem has long suffered the image of a bureaucratic outpost -- long on politics and short on personality. But the truth is, if you venture off Interstate 5, past the gas stations and fast-food joints into the city's historic downtown, you'll be richly rewarded. Read More >>
Oregon's Enchanted Forest Turns 40, AAA VIA
Roger Tofte, who founded Oregon's Enchanted Forest, looks back on 40 years of fun. Read More >>
VIA Magazine Road Journals
Posts for VIA Magazine's new blog, Road Journals. Read More >>
FOOD & CULTURE
An Apple Refined, 1859 Magazine
Oregon's Young Cider-Makers Explore the Old British & French Traditions Read More>>
Northwest Wineries Going Greener with Refillable Bottle, The Oregonian
That wine you're drinking tonight? Like most Oregonians, you'll recycle the bottle. But there's a better alternative. Refill it. Read More>>
Volunteers Cultivate Oregon Greenhouse Renovation, Preservation
For several years the second oldest greenhouse west of the Rockies was shuttered while plastic sheeting, cardboard, and duct tape held together the 1882 public treasure. Now, due to the efforts of volunteers, the Bush Conservatory, located in Salem, Ore., 40 miles south of Portland, is being saved from the ravages of time. Read More >>
Pringle Creek Greenhouses Get a Facelift, Statesman Journal
After a two-year restoration process, two 1930s-era greenhouses at Pringle Creek Community are back in operation, providing vegetable starts for Marion Polk Food Share community gardens and a neighborhood gathering spot for would-be gardeners and eager volunteers. Read More >>
Holiday Baking 101, Willamette Woman
Nothing says happy holidays like a tray of luscious baked goods. And while the vision of presenting your neighbors, co-workers or family with beautiful and tasty treats is certainly appealing, just how do you make it happen without losing your sanity? Read More>>
Salem's Own Food Show Serves Up Fresh Ideas, Recipes & News, Salem Monthly
I’ve never been much of a TV person, so when I do watch, I tend to flip channels, pausing on anything mildly engrossing. For some reason, I often find myself watching cable access. (If you’ve watched much cable access, I’m sure you can relate.) But cable access is a lot like thrift store shopping. It takes wading through a lot of stuff that’s not your style before you find a diamond in the rough. Read More>>
Rock Creek Cemetery: A Place of Tranquility in Our City, DC North
Last summer a friend introduced me to a most heavenly place. In the 10 years I've lived in Washington, I'd driven by it hundreds of times - my husband and I even considered buying a house across the street when we were looking for our first home – but I'd never stopped to visit Rock Creek Cemetery located at Rock Creek Church Road and Webster Street, NW. What I discovered there has inspired many return visits. Read More>>
Oregon's Young Cider-Makers Explore the Old British & French Traditions Read More>>
Northwest Wineries Going Greener with Refillable Bottle, The Oregonian
That wine you're drinking tonight? Like most Oregonians, you'll recycle the bottle. But there's a better alternative. Refill it. Read More>>
Volunteers Cultivate Oregon Greenhouse Renovation, Preservation
For several years the second oldest greenhouse west of the Rockies was shuttered while plastic sheeting, cardboard, and duct tape held together the 1882 public treasure. Now, due to the efforts of volunteers, the Bush Conservatory, located in Salem, Ore., 40 miles south of Portland, is being saved from the ravages of time. Read More >>
Pringle Creek Greenhouses Get a Facelift, Statesman Journal
After a two-year restoration process, two 1930s-era greenhouses at Pringle Creek Community are back in operation, providing vegetable starts for Marion Polk Food Share community gardens and a neighborhood gathering spot for would-be gardeners and eager volunteers. Read More >>
Holiday Baking 101, Willamette Woman
Nothing says happy holidays like a tray of luscious baked goods. And while the vision of presenting your neighbors, co-workers or family with beautiful and tasty treats is certainly appealing, just how do you make it happen without losing your sanity? Read More>>
Salem's Own Food Show Serves Up Fresh Ideas, Recipes & News, Salem Monthly
I’ve never been much of a TV person, so when I do watch, I tend to flip channels, pausing on anything mildly engrossing. For some reason, I often find myself watching cable access. (If you’ve watched much cable access, I’m sure you can relate.) But cable access is a lot like thrift store shopping. It takes wading through a lot of stuff that’s not your style before you find a diamond in the rough. Read More>>
Rock Creek Cemetery: A Place of Tranquility in Our City, DC North
Last summer a friend introduced me to a most heavenly place. In the 10 years I've lived in Washington, I'd driven by it hundreds of times - my husband and I even considered buying a house across the street when we were looking for our first home – but I'd never stopped to visit Rock Creek Cemetery located at Rock Creek Church Road and Webster Street, NW. What I discovered there has inspired many return visits. Read More>>
PARENTING
Camp Jitters Be Gone, Moms Like Me Lazy days by the lake, new friends, camp songs and devouring gooey smores are all synonymous with camp. But being away from home, either overnight or for day camp can give some kids (and their parents!) the jitters. Read More>>
10 Tips for Coping With Picky Eaters, Moms Like Me
Sara Trautman-Yeğenoğlu, a mother in Washington, D.C., has spent the better part of the last two years trying to get her three-year old daughter, Ebru, to try fruit. Ebru is having none of it. In fact she so fruit-phobic she even turns down strawberry ice cream. Read More>>
Get Ready, Get Set, Cook! Moms Like Me
Kids love to eat cookies and brownies – this is one of life’s undisputed truths. But if you whip up these tasty treats together, the rewards will be more than just something sweet to eat - the educational benefits your children will reap are almost limitless. Read More>>
Go With the Flow: Yoga and Kids, Moms Like Me
It’s estimated that nearly 16 million adults practice yoga in the United States, enjoying well-documented benefits such as improved energy levels, better stress management, and higher levels of self-esteem. Eager to share these positive outcomes, many parents who practice yoga (and even those who don’t) are encouraging their children to explore this ancient Eastern form as a way to enhance emotional well-being and physical health. Read More>>
10 Tips for Coping With Picky Eaters, Moms Like Me
Sara Trautman-Yeğenoğlu, a mother in Washington, D.C., has spent the better part of the last two years trying to get her three-year old daughter, Ebru, to try fruit. Ebru is having none of it. In fact she so fruit-phobic she even turns down strawberry ice cream. Read More>>
Get Ready, Get Set, Cook! Moms Like Me
Kids love to eat cookies and brownies – this is one of life’s undisputed truths. But if you whip up these tasty treats together, the rewards will be more than just something sweet to eat - the educational benefits your children will reap are almost limitless. Read More>>
Go With the Flow: Yoga and Kids, Moms Like Me
It’s estimated that nearly 16 million adults practice yoga in the United States, enjoying well-documented benefits such as improved energy levels, better stress management, and higher levels of self-esteem. Eager to share these positive outcomes, many parents who practice yoga (and even those who don’t) are encouraging their children to explore this ancient Eastern form as a way to enhance emotional well-being and physical health. Read More>>
