

Love Letter from 15916 SE 42nd Pl
If you love trees, I'm the house for you. I'm nestled quietly among towering evergreens (hello, Evergreen State!), giving forest vibes while still being minutes from freeway access and grocery stores. The trees bring birds, and the birds bring song. It's peaceful here—but not remote. I was born in 1967, which apparently makes me vintage now (not old—vintage). And buyers love mid-century homes, so I'm feeling pretty good about my chances. My main floor is light and bright, eve
Oct 142 min read


Saying No to Smartphones, Yes to Landlines
I am taking it back. WAAAAY back. To 1986. Before cell phones. Before social media. Before COVID. Before extreme political divides. Back when life was simpler. I want to give my kids the childhood I had, and I'm starting by bringing back the home phone. My kids are 8 and 10. Some of their friends already have cell phones. The internet and social media scare me. I'm not sure I'll ever be ready for them to have their own phones. But my daughter is 10, and she wants independence
Oct 133 min read


Bandwagoner
I'm a hardcore football fan. The rest? Fair-weather at best. I like sports, but unless our hockey, baseball, and soccer teams are winning, I don't really pay attention. Football? I love it all the time. Baseball is boring unless we're winning. Hockey is fun to watch, but man, it's hard to follow that puck (even as a season ticket holder). And soccer? I'm getting more into it now that my son is obsessed. But here's the thing: the Mariners are in the playoffs. The last time I f
Oct 122 min read






