My blogs

Blogs I follow

Gender	Female
Industry	Arts
Occupation	Newspaper writer
Location	California
Introduction	This blog is a compilation of my monthly DIY columns published in the Santa Cruz Sentinel (Santa Cruz, California) from 2011 through 2016. These columns focused on the how-tos of crafting practical objects from inexpensive and recycled materials. My goal was to entice readers to try new techniques and materials, expand their definition of art, and encourage their creative endeavors. As a former newspaper photographer, I like to incorporate photographic images into much of my personal work. In November 2022, I published my first non-fiction book, "AROMASTORY, the overlooked history of an underdog town," which featured my writing as well as photographs and illustrations.. (www.aromastorythebook.com)
Interests	crafts, hiking, cooking, gardening, building, designing, writing
Favorite movies	Casablanca, Amelie, Rebecca, Little Women (all versions), Reds, Midnight in Paris
Favorite music	Beatles, Mozart, Sacred Choral, Graham Nash, piano players
Favorite books	Lately: Dear Committee, Foster, Why Fish Don't Exist, The Soul of an Octopus, The Wonder, Anything is Possible