eight

Eight years ago my life changed in the most amazing way.  I met the most remarkable person.  Someone who will be tied to my heart, my life, my existence for all time.  It was eight years ago today that my beautiful daughter K was born. When I held her in my arms I didn't imagine … Continue reading eight

no place

After a week on the road, and I use the term "on the road" very loosely, I'm reminded of a few things that make being home truly special.  Though I had a fantastic trip to Austin, the joy of it was more about experiences, opportunities and fun than it was about attending the actual SXSWI … Continue reading no place

redundancy…

Tonight is Ignite Portland 8.  It's part of Global Ignite week which is very exciting for all sorts of people all over the place.  Really it is.  Do you like how I just cut to the chase there?  Yeah.  I really got right into it because I've already written a post about attending Ignite today. … Continue reading redundancy…

in March

This morning when I woke, and yes this is one of those posts that start with me waking up to some amazing realization so try to contain yourself, I was just a little happier than was strictly necessary for any morning let alone 6:30 in the morning on a Monday with the sound of an … Continue reading in March

long story

It was nearly 3 years ago that I decided, not for the first time in my life, to chop off most of my hair.  It's been long, short and half shaved.  Blond, black, red, white, purple and burgundy.  The one constant with my hair since the age of 14 has been change. But when I … Continue reading long story