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health

CPAP Machines Aren't Sexy, but Neither Is Chronic Exhaustion

Helping Someone With Hoarding Disorder Takes Time and Patience

Like most people, Jaime Fratilla thought loud, excessive snoring was the hallmark of sleep apnea. Because Fratilla doesn't snore, she was surprised when her partner, Jordan, suggested she get a sleep study.

Helping Someone With Hoarding Disorder Takes Time and Patience

For years, Alexandra Berrie and her husband, Zak, had been dealing with conflicting levels of cleanliness in their home, or what she calls "the organization versus chaos spectrum," but as they got older, the fights began to intensify.

Helping Someone With Hoarding Disorder Takes Time and Patience

Why I’m Stockpiling Reproductive Health Meds

Despite being safer than penicillin and Viagra, mifepristone remains under attack by conservatives seeking a nationwide ban. The abortion pill, as mifepristone is commonly known, has been available in the U.S. for 25 years.

A Weekend Getaway to the Least-Crowded Island in the PNW

This Washington Village is Like Entering a Bavarian Snow Globe

Seagulls duck and dive around the ferry dock as a line of cars load onto the Whatcom Chief. To test my ferry karma, I purposefully didn’t consult the schedule—a risky endeavor...

This Washington Village is Like Entering a Bavarian Snow Globe

Eagles soar over a European Tudor-style village serving German food, beer, and desserts, while the distinctly playful sounds of polka music drift from the downtown gazebo...

This Washington Village is Like Entering a Bavarian Snow Globe

My Life on the Road as a Traveling House and Pet Sitter

Before leaving on their four-week European vacation, my hosts warned me about their dog’s compulsion for hoovering up discarded marijuana butts and other dangerous substances...

How Law Firms Can Use Technology to Be More Client Focused

Running a Real Estate Empire from Rural Oregon with Fiber Internet

How Law Firms Can Use Technology to Be More Client Focused

The COVID-19 pandemic has removed any doubt that for firms to remain competitive, they must embrace and invest in technology that will better serve the customer and reduce costs.

Running a Real Estate Empire from Rural Oregon with Fiber Internet

How Law Firms Can Use Technology to Be More Client Focused

With email as the CDC’s primary means of broadcast messag-

ing and communication with doctors throughout the world –and nearly 24,000 users spread across 50 countries...

Running a Real Estate Empire from Rural Oregon with Fiber Internet

When Chris Suarez and his family decided to move to a scenic winery in Oregon’s remote Tualatin Valley, they knew fast, reliable internet was a must. With more than 800...

Island Soul Thriving after Coronavirus

Twitch Partner Levels Up with Fiber Internet

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants across the nationhave lost more revenue and jobs than any other industry, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. A survey from the...

Twitch Partner Levels Up with Fiber Internet

With millions of Twitch viewers consuming 61 million hours of daily content and professional gamers generating hundreds of thousands of dollars each month in revenue, the live streaming...

Twitch Partner Levels Up with Fiber Internet

JPMorgan Chase Invests in Southeast Seattle

Rainier Valley Community Development Fund has announced a $250,000 commitment to address the immediate economic challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic.

I'm an Empty Nester Who Gave Up My Home to Travel Full-Time

Sharing Custody is Brutal During the Holidays. Here’s How I Coped.

My youngest daughter was approaching her senior year in high school when she announced that she wanted to live with her dad. I was shocked. I'd been a single mom with primary...

Sharing Custody is Brutal During the Holidays. Here’s How I Coped.

I sobbed as I sat surrounded by the remnants of Christmas morning – half-eaten cinnamon rolls, discarded wrapping, and little piles of presents my three and six-year-old daughters...

Sharing Custody is Brutal During the Holidays. Here’s How I Coped.

Helping My Kids through College after a Devastating Divorce

Growing up, I didn't know anyone who worked in an office, had never heard of a marketing department, and couldn't tell you what "CEO" stood for if my life depended on it.

I Followed My Boyfriend to Arizona. He Bailed. I Stayed.

I Thought My Sister And I Would Be There For Each Other Through Anything.

I'm an Empty Nester Who Gave Up My Home to Travel Full-Time.

Twenty-six and together since high school, Forest and I had backpacked throughout the Pacific Northwest, driven from California to Maine and back in a Volkswagen bus, and camped under the stars in 35 national parks.

I Thought My Sister And I Would Be There For Each Other Through Anything.

I'm an Empty Nester Who Gave Up My Home to Travel Full-Time.

My youngest daughter was approaching her senior year in high school when she announced that she wanted to live with her dad. I was shocked. I'd been a single mom with primary...

I Thought My Sister And I Would Be There For Each Other Through Anything.

As a kid, I always felt safer when my baby sister and I shared a room, holding hands through the bars of her crib as our mom drank herself to sleep in the next room. So 30 years later, watching her testify against me in my divorce/custody trial was especially painful.

Technology

Public Relations

I've collaborated with dozens of subject matter experts to distill complex information about big data, cloud computing, fiber internet, legal technology, and more into compelling content that engages readers.

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Public Relations

I’ve created thousands of quality assets – blogs, emails, social posts, press releases, websites, whitepapers, and corporate magazines – as well as the strategy, messaging frameworks, and tactical plans behind them.

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Travel

Public Relations

Parenting

I love helping curious readers find their next adventure by exploring the intersection of place and culture - nature, food, art, history, entertainment, and the internet.

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Parenting

I write real-talk parenting essays that help inform and empower moms – especially single moms – by speaking truthfully, highlighting our strengths, and embracing our imperfections.

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Memoir

Parenting

Memoir

I write personal essays that tell fun stories, make me laugh when I feel like crying, and share the life lessons that nearly killed me. Bonus points for reminding others they're not alone.

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May

Have you heard about the healing powers of journaling but aren't sure where to start? Learn the basics in this live, interactive workshop delivered via Zoom. How to access your inner voice, release your inner critic, make journaling easier, and build a sustainable practice. No writing experience necessary.

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June

Are you yearning to release your inner critic and nourish your deepest self? Use your journal to practice radical self-acceptance, positive self-talk, and unconditional self-love in this live, interactive workshop delivered via Zoom. Let's practice being our own best friend. No writing experience necessary.

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July

August

Are you chronically exhausted and sick of feeling like your self-worth is tied to your productivity? Use your journal to find your personal limits, practice saying no, and resist urgency culture in this live, interactive workshop delivered via Zoom. Let's explore the liberating power of rest. No writing experience necessary.

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August

Are you feeling stuck, uncertain about what's next, or afraid to start over? Use your journal to reconnect with your own desires, reframe your fears, and gain confidence, clarity, and purpose in this live, interactive workshop delivered via Zoom. Let's explore what's next together. No writing experience necessary.

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September

Are you unnerved by your lack of childhood memories? Would you like to uncover some of those missing pieces? Use your journal to build on what you do remember in this live, interactive workshop delivered via Zoom. Let's begin reconstructing the timeline of your life together. No writing experience necessary.

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October

Is your inner critic running amok? Would you like to rewire your brain for positive self-talk? Learn how to practice affirmation journaling in this live, interactive workshop delivered via Zoom. Use your journal to soothe that inner dread. No writing experience necessary.

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May

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June

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July

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I offer personalized consulting services to help you develop your writing skills, build your brand, and achieve your content marketing goals. From brainstorming sessions to strategy development, I'll be your partner every step of the way.

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Evenings

With over 10 years of experience as a writer and editor, I've helped businesses and individuals achieve their content marketing goals. I'm passionate about crafting compelling stories that connect with readers and drive results. Let's work together to bring your vision to life.

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Weekends

Moon Cycles

I create high-quality content that educates, informs, and entertains your audience. From blog posts and articles to social media content and email newsletters, I'll help you establish your brand as a thought leader in your industry.

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Moon Cycles

As a skilled ghostwriter, I'll help you bring your book, ebook, or memoir to life. I'll capture your voice and tell your story in a way that engages readers and leaves a lasting impact.

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Writing Portfolio

health

CPAP Machines Aren't Sexy, but Neither Is Chronic Exhaustion

Helping Someone With Hoarding Disorder Takes Time and Patience

Helping Someone With Hoarding Disorder Takes Time and Patience

Helping Someone With Hoarding Disorder Takes Time and Patience

Helping Someone With Hoarding Disorder Takes Time and Patience

Helping Someone With Hoarding Disorder Takes Time and Patience

Why I’m Stockpiling Reproductive Health Meds

Helping Someone With Hoarding Disorder Takes Time and Patience

Why I’m Stockpiling Reproductive Health Meds

travel

A Weekend Getaway to the Least-Crowded Island in the PNW

This Washington Village is Like Entering a Bavarian Snow Globe

This Washington Village is Like Entering a Bavarian Snow Globe

This Washington Village is Like Entering a Bavarian Snow Globe

This Washington Village is Like Entering a Bavarian Snow Globe

This Washington Village is Like Entering a Bavarian Snow Globe

My Life on the Road as a Traveling House and Pet Sitter

This Washington Village is Like Entering a Bavarian Snow Globe

My Life on the Road as a Traveling House and Pet Sitter

technology

How Law Firms Can Use Technology to Be More Client Focused

Running a Real Estate Empire from Rural Oregon with Fiber Internet

How Law Firms Can Use Technology to Be More Client Focused

The CDC Protects the World. Azaleos Protects Their Email.

Running a Real Estate Empire from Rural Oregon with Fiber Internet

How Law Firms Can Use Technology to Be More Client Focused

Running a Real Estate Empire from Rural Oregon with Fiber Internet

Running a Real Estate Empire from Rural Oregon with Fiber Internet

Running a Real Estate Empire from Rural Oregon with Fiber Internet

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Island Soul Thriving after Coronavirus

Twitch Partner Levels Up with Fiber Internet

Twitch Partner Levels Up with Fiber Internet

Twitch Partner Levels Up with Fiber Internet

Twitch Partner Levels Up with Fiber Internet

Twitch Partner Levels Up with Fiber Internet

JPMorgan Chase Invests in Southeast Seattle

Twitch Partner Levels Up with Fiber Internet

JPMorgan Chase Invests in Southeast Seattle

parenting

I'm an Empty Nester Who Gave Up My Home to Travel Full-Time

Sharing Custody is Brutal During the Holidays. Here’s How I Coped.

Sharing Custody is Brutal During the Holidays. Here’s How I Coped.

Sharing Custody is Brutal During the Holidays. Here’s How I Coped.

Sharing Custody is Brutal During the Holidays. Here’s How I Coped.

Sharing Custody is Brutal During the Holidays. Here’s How I Coped.

Helping My Kids through College after a Devastating Divorce

Sharing Custody is Brutal During the Holidays. Here’s How I Coped.

Helping My Kids through College after a Devastating Divorce

personal essays

I Followed My Boyfriend to Arizona. He Bailed. I Stayed.

I Thought My Sister And I Would Be There For Each Other Through Anything.

I'm an Empty Nester Who Gave Up My Home to Travel Full-Time.

I'm an Empty Nester Who Gave Up My Home to Travel Full-Time.

I Thought My Sister And I Would Be There For Each Other Through Anything.

I'm an Empty Nester Who Gave Up My Home to Travel Full-Time.

I Thought My Sister And I Would Be There For Each Other Through Anything.

I Thought My Sister And I Would Be There For Each Other Through Anything.

I Thought My Sister And I Would Be There For Each Other Through Anything.

Amber's ability to keep things fresh is amazing.

Amber is the most talented communications manager I have ever worked with.

Amber is a gifted communications strategist and brilliant tactician.

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Technology

Public Relations

Public Relations

Public Relations

Public Relations

Public Relations

Travel

Public Relations

Parenting

Parenting

Parenting

Parenting

Memoir

Parenting

Memoir