I loved growing up in the shadow of Fort Vancouver in my home town of Vancouver, Washington. We all knew of Dr. John McLoughlin’s exploits. I felt inspired to … [Read more...]
Update Plus Interesting Facts from Inspiring Heroine, Marguerite McLoughlin’s Early Life
The above view from Fort Vancouver on the banks of the Columbia River looking east to Mt. Hood is what I saw through much of my childhood. No wonder I became … [Read more...]
Drumroll – Wilderness Wife releases Feb. 22nd but pre-order sooner
Most people love their home towns. I love mine, especially growing up exploring nearby Fort Vancouver overflowing with history from the lives of … [Read more...]
Happy Zwatsch Day!
The word Zwatsch (rhymes with thatch) came to me at dawn Dec. 31st as I considered the end of 2021 while looking forward to the good things we want 2022 to bring. … [Read more...]
“Peace on earth goodwill to men”
Today is the winter solstice, possibly my favorite day of the year because the sun quits declining and crosses an axis that makes sunlight last longer so our days … [Read more...]
Human or Mechanical Voices? You choose.
I’m honored to have many talented former students who today are highly successful in various fields. One is Jenny Pullen Myers who operates Jenny Audio, a … [Read more...]