When I think about being a kid, three things come to mind right away: riding my bike all over Boise, Idaho; singing in various choirs; and drawing. I live in a busy city these…

Four years ago, Mike and I sent our daughter off to college. (She’s now a college graduate!) Two years later, it was our son’s turn to follow. As our youngest, his departure meant a…

I never know what to tell people when they ask “What do you do for a living?” Saying I teach English always leads to the question of what grade I teach. When I clarify…

July is anniversary month here at She Dwells! July 2018 marks the start of my third year of writing this blog. I’ve had so much fun–I’ve met interesting people from around the country (and…

Three great things happened as the result of my June 30 Day Photo Challenge: I started spending lots more time on Instagram, which turns out to be a very calming and friendly place. I…

This is your life: You are born into a family with a history. One child has already died. As children themselves, your parents endured abject poverty. Their greatest fear, now, is loss of control.…

Have you heard about the recent release of a new line of Ken dolls? They’re part of toy giant Mattel’s efforts to bounce back from a pretty serious sales slump. At first, I was…