Travels with Wilbur to Mt. Hood.

Searching for stories in the Land of Enchantment.

Why is writing important to you and why do you think it’s an important medium for the world? I’ve always loved to read and write, going back to my earliest memories. Today, I have the opportunity to w...

Colleges, communities, and lifelong learning.

A Labor Day weekend of family, football, and old friends brings me back to where a chapter of my life began.

The story behind Murder in Vacationland.

Beavers, blueberries, sunflowers, and the unexpected discoveries along the way.

Celine Clark finds stories in nature, one observation at a time.

This summer at PCC, we studied how nature shapes our perspective through observation, reading, and writing.

A "Travels with Wilbur" Treasure Quest.

Sometimes the shortest journeys leave the longest memories.

Teaching nature-inspired writing at Portland Community College reminded me why we must never stop observing, learning, and growing.

A wedding, a family, and all the journeys that brought us here.

A Fourth of July reflection on the fight we started and the fight we are in.

A weekend road trip through Southern Oregon with Wilbur.

Beignets, brass bands, and streetcars.

A storm, a stranded train, and something waiting in the swamp.

An eleven-month-old taught me to slow down. Birmingham taught me why we must keep moving forward.

Explore nature-inspired writing for creativity, reflection, and self-care. Observe the natural world, turn sensory experiences into clear, engaging stories, and build confidence in your voice with sho...

The Journey Begins in Atlanta: Lightning, Laughs, and Pot Likker soup.

One year of trust, travel, and learning what home feels like.

A story about libraries, book sharing, and how communities stay connected.

Camping at Champoeg reveals a lost trade route and the power of showing up.

A book for everyone who ever refused to give up.

Finding the places where protest and play meet.

From forest to river to ocean, a walk with Wilbur and a reminder that noticing what we love is the first step in protecting it together.

A rescue dog, a travel van, and a quest for the right name.

Why showing up and paying attention matters.

Portland’s food cart culture teaches about community and why food is a superpower.

Why immigrants, traditions, and celebrations matter in the fight we're in.