Frequent topics:
Books I’m reading, often of the middle grade and young adult variety, and associated thoughts and gossip. Writing. My life in Portland, Oregon. Ridiculous new things I see at the grocery store.
Posting frequency:
More than monthly. Often in waves, as my “I’m going to post EVERY DAY!” enthusiasm ebbs and flows. I post briefer thoughts on Mastodon, https://pdx.social/@grrlpup .
Colophon:
My blog began on Livejournal, and still crossposts at Dreamwidth under the username grrlpup. This blog is hosted at the wonderful Block 81, a Portland company, and uses the Bosco WordPress theme. I would be grateful to know if you encounter any accessibility lapses.
Welcome! You can reach me by leaving a comment on this page or by email: hollyhein at gmail dot com.
Hi Holly –
I’m a reporter at the Wall Street Journal. I know this is out of the blue but I was researching online for a story I’m doing and saw a fun Twitter post by you about starting the day “at work” with a walk around the block. I am writing a story about some of the ways we’re adding in a “commute” or doing some other separation to help with WFH lifestyle. I wonder if you might chat with me for a few minutes? I’m at Jennifer.Levitz@wsj.com or 617-416-1820.
All the best,
Jennifer
Just stumbled on your blog looking for a photo of my grandmother, Emily Cheney Neville, as a child. I can confirm she’s from a wealthy family- the Cheneys of Manchester, CT, though she distanced herself from the trappings of wealth – usually in cut off corduroys and ratty sneakers. You can read about her childhood in the book Traveler from a Small Kingdom. No idea if she ever knew the author of Harriet the Spy. ??
Hey Holly, this Ken. Haven’t been in touch for a long time. The big news on my end is that Dale and I are moving to Palm Springs in just over a month. Would you like to have lunch sometime with KFC, maybe even at a KFC?