Book Event: Small-g City 10th Birthday Signing!
Hard to believe it's been ten years since Small-g City launched! I'm celebrating with a special book signing on Saturday, August 16, 11 A-2 P, at Book & Game ("on the corner for First & Main"), Walla Walla. Ralph, an immortal giant who works as a...
Sister Catherine returns to Fort Walla Walla Museum!
Sister Catherine (Sisters of Providence, Daughters of Charity, Servants of the Poor) returns to Fort Walla Walla Sunday, August 10, 2 P. She headed the Nisqually Mission's St. Vincent Female Academy in Walla Walla from 1869 to 1878, and was an early and persistent...
Fort Walla Walla Living History: the “Baker Boyer Four”
Living History! Pioneer bankers and entrepreneurs Dorsey Baker and John Boyer, plus Boyer's wife, Sarah (who is also Baker's sister) are interviewed by Walla Walla Evening Bulletin journalist Nellie Day at Fort Walla Walla Museum, July 20, 2 P. Details here:...
Washington Ballet Academy “Alice in Wonderland” Memorial Day Weekend!
"Alice in Wonderland"! My favorite childhood story comes to life this weekend at the Walla Walla High School Black Box Auditorium: https://www.washingtonballetacademy.org/2025-alice I hope you can join the Walla Walla Ballet Academy for this fanciful...
Vintage Fashion Show May 3!
A vintage fashion show, featuring a gorgeous collection from the 1960s and 70s, happens at the Walla Walla Country Club Saturday, May 3, 2-4 P. (If you are like me, calling the 1960s and 70s "vintage" is a jarring concept, but here we are. . .) Over 40 ensembles from...
Washington Ballet Academy presents Sleeping Beauty!
Washington Ballet Academy takes a trip to the world of fairy tales in Caleb Leitch's production "The Sleeping Beauty"! Performance Saturday, February 15, 7 PM at Walla Walla's Cordiner Hall. Tickets may be purchased here: https://www.washingtonballetacademy.org/ I am...
Nellie Gilliam Day at Mountain View Cemetery!
Fall is in the air- -time for the fall historic walking tour at Mountain View Cemetery! Nellie Gilliam Day is one of several "residents" who will share her life story with intrepid guests. The event begins at 10 AM, Saturday, October 5. Learn more about Mountain View...
Essay published!
Every publication credit is a victory! My "Readers Write" essay (theme: The Basement) appears in The Sun, October 2024 issue.
Living History: Sister Catherine at Fort Walla Walla Museum!
Sister Catherine (born Bridget Ennis) took her vows with the Sisters of Providence, Daughters of Charity, Servants of the Poor, on November 26, 1848. The purpose of their order: Education of the young, and care of the poor and sick. In 1863 she and six other sisters...
Praise for “Crisis in Big-G City”!
It's not every day praise for one of my books shows up in someone else's blog. Sharing the June blog of multi-talented author Julie Weston, who includes "Crisis in Big-G City" on her recommended reading list! You can also read an excellent piece about how setting...
