Rachel lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her wonderful husband and three kids, ages 15, 18, and 21. She has two essays in the book Easy to Love, but Hard to Raise; Real Parents, Challenging Kids, True Stories. Rachel also has been a contributor to the book's sister blog and is working on a memoir about growing up in Berkeley, California in the 1960's and 70's. When not mothering, working, driving or losing her mind, Rachel tries desperately to find time to write and do yoga.