I have inherited several dry and once beloved fountain pens from my father, Timothy Deeks. The pen once filled with green ink is my favorite, but alas I have...

Astoria is a homegrown town- I get to read, help host, and designed the poster for this event. I love being hands on at our community college. PS- I'm readin...

I believe in "moderation in all things." I also believe in splurging on items you use regularly that will last and give you joy with each use. I do yoga ever...

When one of my favorite authors, Susan Orlean, liked my tweet last weekend I became overwhelmed. My housemate laughed at me a little as I paced and hid my ph...

I was driving to work early and sipping my hot café au lait when another coffee drink popped into my head; the Granita. A Granita is a mix of coffee, milk, a...

Teachers are everywhere. Years ago I worked at a job that required me to keep track of multiple projects and events all at the same time, and I was strugglin...

Today is my 37th birthday, and I celebrated this month by taking the "Standard" class from Tom Brown Jr's Tracker School in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. Just...