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Why Wonder Still Matters
Curiosity fuels learning, yet today’s children face more testing and fewer opportunities to wonder. Drawing on research in education, psychology, and child development, this article explores why wonder remains essential to attention, motivation, and cognitive growth, and how families and educators can bring it back into daily learning.
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Picking Up the Pen Again
Anchorage offered a small moment of stillness, and in that space I found my way back to my art journals. A new page, an old dried lupine, and a glimpse of my children’s early handwriting reminded me why creating feels like coming home.
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Back from My Social Media Pause + A Whale of an Update
Our trip through Alaska, from the quiet forests of Fairbanks to the sweeping valleys of Denali, was filled with unexpected moments of beauty and connection. We met local artists, watched the Northern Lights dance above our dome, and rode the quirky Alaska Railroad, where you can still flag the train down from the middle of…
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The Mossy Table
Even in the middle of the Bering Sea, fresh food finds its way to our table. At The Mossy Table, I’ve been creating and testing recipes built around pantry staples — reliable, long-lasting ingredients that cut waste and make meals possible when trips to the store are few and far between. But alongside the shelf-stable,…
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Mossberry Jam: Waiting All Summer for the Harvest
Spiced mossberry jam from St. Paul Island made from tart, dark berries with cinnamon, cardamom, and sea salt. Sweet, cozy, and gone in days.
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