Holiday Gift Ideas

Support small and micro businesses! Gifts you purchase at small businesses not only benefit that business, but provide you with a unique—often handcrafted—gift. Here’s our holiday guide to give you some ideas!

Book Review: When Breath Becomes Air

Last month, the book club I’m in read When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi. It’s about a 36-year old neurosurgeon who was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. The book was published posthumously, and it’s a heartbreaking read that delves into trying to understand death.

Domaines Ott Dinner at Clarity

Domaines Ott Dinner at Clarity

Mark and I had the honor of dining at Chef Jon Krinn’s Clarity for a special event: the Domaines Ott dinner.

FaerieCon East 2018 in the Books!

FaerieCon East was an amazing event—three days packed with magic, music, heart, story, and so much creativity!

Visit to the Marcaida Kali Studio

I contacted the Marcaida Kali and made arrangements to visit in Rochester, NY so that I could sit in on a class and observe in person. I wanted to hear the words they used and watch how and understand technique so that I could write better.