I first decided I wanted to be a writer when I was in sixth grade and my English teacher thought my paper on Atticus Finch was good enough to read aloud in class. In retrospect, this was a very pragmatic decision for a 12-year-old.

Since then, I've written news, features and essays for a variety of publications. I like covering all sorts of subjects, but have the best time writing about the funny and memorable things that happen in my everyday life with my husband and three children.

I started this blog in 2004, when I was 26, at my husband's suggestion: "That's right up your alley," he said. After I got over worrying it would be self-centered of me to think anyone would want to read what I had to say, I realized he was right (thanks J!) and I haven't stopped since.

For me, writing in this space is meaningful, therapeutic and a lot of fun.  Please visit the "My Blog" page to check out recent and past posts.  

A few other things:

• My hobbies include reading, drinking coffee, listening to podcasts and pretending I'm going to start knitting again.  

• To check out some of my work, please visit the "where I write" section. 

• Thanks for stopping by, and please leave comments. I love them.

• If you'd like to contact me you can email cara at caramcduna.com.

• (By the way, I would love that, if you contacted me).