Have I mentioned my morning glory trellis? The original seeds were gathered years ago at Governey.

I loved Kirby Puckett. Did you know he had the same dimensions and shoe size as Hack Wilson?

Such a beautiful snow just now, the first of the winter and soon to be gone.

Cannot remember who this is but agree that these cards are so pleasing.

Oh you do, do you?

Friends, I must begin some kitchen projects. I wish you all a very happy holiday season however you celebrate. May it hold magic, good food, delightful reading, at least a little creative work, family, and friends. Thanks to Bonnie and Greg for their stalwart hosting. Cheers! #kidlitchat

Laura, did you have a chance to read Laurel Snyder's new book of poems. So warmly lovely and beautiful illustrated by Leanne Hatch. #kidlitchat

Happy Solstice! It seems right this year that the eighth night of Hanukkah falls on this night.

A birthday gift made by my sister, husband and (grown up) son, a portrait of my corgi, Malarkey and spot on. #pasta

Thank you, Erin. Yes - be the light.

From a visit to a butterfly and bird environment in Honfleur, FR.

What perfect album came out the year you turned 16?

So much going on this weekend but if you are in the Seattle area on Sunday at noon consider coming to join Nancy Rawles & me (I illustrated) celebrating her novel My Jim for its 20th anniversary re-issue. B&N in Issaquah.

Our Mr. Lincoln is putting on a late show. They smell divine. Always my favorite rose.

Here is my Malarkey the week we brought him home.

Detente.

A #kidlitartpostcard for the end of summer (with the correct hashtag & alt text - phew). I'm a writer and illustrator working on picture book & middle grade projects.

For Mosaic Monday, a bench I made in porcelain tesserae. #MosaicMonday

Have I mentioned my Pink Octopus Campanula?

An oldie for #kidlitpostcard day. Diving into new work this summer. Loving all the Kidlit glory of this day.

Just finished The Salt Path by Raynor Winn - just lovely. The movie trailer looked so good that I wanted to read it before I watched the movie.

Small town protests matter. About 1500 in Issaquah, WA in a lively showing.

Taking a doom break to say that the two hours I spent in my garden to start the day were psychic gold.

Penguin Random House has reissued My Jim by Nancy Rawles, a slim novel that like James is in conversation with Huckleberry Finn. Proud to have illustrated it. Wonderful cover by Lauren Dong.

And to you!

Our Malarkey at rest.

We have had a precipitous decline in our tree frog population and had given up hope for this year but saw this fine fellow in the pond this afternoon. Hold a good thought.

Western Washington SCBWI folks: you should come to this Unconference on May 3rd - Mark Holtzen is awesome as are we all. It's a sweet chance for kidlit folks to gather in person. I'll post the registration info in the comments though you can just walk in and be included.