Scout Tee from Grainline Studio

This might be one of my new favorite patterns, the Scout Tee from Grainline Studio. I constructed my first attempt this morning, using this cats-on-bookshelves printed cotton fabric. The fit is really comfortable, and I look forward to making more.

A World Worth Saving, by Kyle Lukoff

Each Friday that school is in session, I share the link to a read-aloud preview of a book from SRCSA library. The “First-chapter Friday” selection for Dec. 12, 2025 is A World Worth Saving, by Kyle Lukoff.

Parkhill elected to Phi Kappa Phi (Press release)

Here is a press release that I distributed to newspaper publishers serving Calistoga, California. It concerns my recent election to membership into Phi Kappa Phi, a collegiate honor society.

What Happened to Rachel Riley? (eBook preview)

Presenting … First-chapter Friday, the eBook edition. This month’s selection features What Happened to Rachel Riley? by Claire Swinarski.

The Teacher of Nomad Land by Daniel Nayeri

Each Friday that school is in session, I share the link to a read-aloud preview of a book from SRCSA library. The “First-chapter Friday” selection for Dec. 5, 2025 is The Teacher of Nomad Land by Daniel Nayeri.