Roberta Cruger

A writer friend and former student emailed me recently about life imitating art, as she got a sign to return to her manuscript from learning of a tragic event she foresaw in her novel. She reminded me of a quote from Anais Nin that I've shared with classes, "We write to taste life twice."

Writers' quotes are a revealing source of how I feel, peeling away the rationalizations. Another favorite from Joan Didion, (more…)

Another writer I’ve had the pleasure of working with in Seattle, Kathy Gehrt, published her delectable book, “Discover Cooking with Lavender.” She offers dozens of inspiring recipes -- enough for even me to start a lavender garden and plan a lavender-tinged brunch. Check out her blog at: www.discoverlavender.com

Kathy is making (more…)

A fantastic writer I've had the pleasure to work with, Elsie Hulsizer, who sails every summer and has written about her amazing adventures in 'Voyages to Windward' is headed to Alaska again this year. Read her blog at: www.sailblogs.com/member/ospreyvoyages/ But not only does she face "horrendously windy" territory ahead, Elsie (more…)

Last weekend at Dwell magazine's Dwell on Design conference, I attended fascinating panels, from molecular gastronomy to greywater retrofitting, and saw great items like Japanese biodegradable tableware and EcoFabulous' house by Reclaimed Space. Here's my link on Treehugger: http://bit.ly/9I8CCW