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I never had a Barbie growing up. I had a single cheap knockoff, but never an honest-to-God Barbie. All my life, I harbored this notion my parents gave the matter deep thought. Perhaps they considered her an insufficient role model? Or, they feared giving me an inferiority … [Read more...] about I Never Had a Barbie, and I’m OK With That

Banana bread might just be the official food of quarantine. At one point in the spring of 2020, I felt like everyone was posting photos of it. The furor died down in 2021 and by this October, I was ready to put those overripe fruit back to work. This is my version of a popular … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Spice Banana Bread

When I was growing up in Michigan, we made trips to the many waterfront towns all over the mitten-shape state. My favorite stop in all these little picturesque hamlets were the local candy stores, virtually all of them offering some variation on the golden, crunchy, sugar-rush … [Read more...] about Recipe: Sea Foam Candy

Public speaking is the world’s leading phobia. Although writers tend to be bookish types, at some point you’ll need to discuss or read your work in front of an audience, be interviewed on TV or radio, or take part in a discussion panel. In this busy session, you’ll learn (and … [Read more...] about Event: Performance for Writers in Seattle