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
- 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
- Setting Goals for 2024 January 3, 2024
- Baking at Christmas – A Family Tradition December 21, 2023
- A Downsize Too Far December 8, 2023
- Where Did the Summer Go? August 23, 2023
- My Fathers Day Memories: Our Silly Half Hour June 16, 2023
- An Interview with Marlene Bumgarner June 2, 2023
- Deconstructing a Life April 20, 2023