

Marlene is the author of Back to the Land in Silicon Valley (2020), her memoir about raising children, animals and vegetables on a rural plot of land in the 1970s. When not writing, Marlene speaks to parent groups, teacher in-services and conferences, and walks beside the ocean with her companion Border Collie, Kismet. She still grows, prepares and eats organic food, and is happy to share her recipes.
Take a look at my Grandparenting Matters Facebook Page, where I post current research and commentary about grandparenting.


Recent Posts
- Good News — and a Great Loss February 17, 2025
- A New Year – Traditions and Hopes for the Future January 23, 2025
- StoryWorth as Memoir December 18, 2024
- Saving the Planet – Re-engaging with grassroots energy November 15, 2024
- What a Difference a Stand Mixer Makes — Buttermilk Biscuits September 20, 2024
- Solving the LEGO® Problem June 16, 2024
- Sunday Breakfast and the Importance of Ritual May 26, 2024
- Unexpected News and Points of Light April 22, 2024
- Spring is Here! March 20, 2024
- Cereal Grain Cafe Podcast February 9, 2024
- Of Plants and Puzzles and Walks in the Rain January 31, 2024