Did you know that Pinkerton’s hired the first lady detective? Her name was Kate Warne, and her story is partly told in the delightlful and touching middle grade novel The Detective’s Assistant. There are so many wonderful things in this story. A few who worked on the Underground Railroad, even giving their lives. A redemption … More The Detective’s Assistant Review
“But she had the German penchant for telling people off, and she died alone at 81, having scolded away all her friends.” … More 5 Favorite Excerpts from 5 Favorite Books
My first instinct was to get a knot in my stomach. A knot of regret. … More The Day I Stopped Saying “If.”
This is how I made my first batch of kombucha. If you’ve caught me on facebook or instagram lately, you’ve probably picked up on the fact that I’ve been totally psyched about my kombucha experiment. What the heck is kombucha? It’s a fermented tea. Much like wine, sourdough bread or yogurt, it is a “cultured” food … More Make your first batch of home brewed kombucha
I stood and watched the ghosts of my classmates, circa 2006–2010, walk through the halls of Lottie. Hi, Sarah. Do you want to eat lunch together today? Let’s have endless cups of tea in those clear glass teacups and not leave until dinner. That gets us a free dinner. … More The Girl Who Found A Hometown
Our children are the second chance of the human race. … More God May Be Younger Than We Are
I don’t know of a better thyroid-stimulating, metabolism-boosting workout than the type of Vinyasa-flow yoga I love. … More Three Weeks of Yoga for Post-Baby Workout
It’s no secret to most that Moms have one of the hardest, most challenging jobs there is. Children are all-consuming, so even if you just have one, your whole mind and heart are both tied up with their wellbeing and not your own, often leaving your resources exhausted and wearing thin. On top of that, … More 5 Ways To Fit Exercise Into Your Busy Day As A Mom
Once upon a time in Wyocena, WI, a little girl drove home from a candlelight service in Wyocena, WI with her family of eight in their big yellow station wagon to find the front door lined by lights and the porch covered knee-deep in presents. They walked up the sidewalk to the house in awe, … More A Calisbury Christmas—my Christmas book hit the market this week
Sometimes I want a bite-sized portion of yoga. I mean a really little bite. Like one so small that I can do it while crossing the distance between my bedroom door and the bed. I’ve learned that something is better than nothing and a little yoga goes a long way (thanks, Adrienn). So here are … More Bite-Sized Yoga: My Ten Favorite Yoga Poses
Marisa Porter 