by lameredith | | Classic Posts, Family & Celebrations
When you live in Anchorage, Alaska, and the sixty days are (this year) cold and rainy, what can you do? Lots. Anchorage is an artsy place. And while I like the balance of trying new things while tending old routines, there’s nothing...
by lameredith | | Classic Posts, Family & Celebrations
I mopped my floor with zeal. This was how I knew my recent two week trip to Kentucky and Indiana, a combined book event and family reunion, was a success. Moments after getting home after sixteen hours of travel including layovers I was home, diving in to chores I...
by lameredith | | Classic Posts, My Writing
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” ― Dr. Seuss Just as I was packing for my Portland book event, I got the call that a friend died. Jim was more than a friend. To my little girls, he was a hero that defended their right to safety...
by lameredith | | Classic Posts, Interviews
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s estimated that one in five Americans lives with a mental health condition. All of us know someone who struggles. But despite this, mental health too often remains a topic we don’t discuss until it’s too...
by lameredith | Apr 30, 2017 | My Writing
Hello, You are the first human I have communicated with today. I’ve sequestered myself in my room for hours to write a few posts for 49 Writers, so I’ll keep this brief. This, after a week filled with wonderful moments catching up with friendships...