http://catherine-ryan.com Catherine Ryan is a freelance writer and editor living in Berkeley, California. This site includes a portfolio of selected writing samples and brief descriptions of Catherine's professional services. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:39:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Great Expectations ODE, Spring 2010 The positive psychology practice of hope therapy can alleviate mild mood disorders and boost happiness—all without lengthy sessions on the couch or expensive medications. Download the entire article (5mb PDF) http://catherine-ryan.com/portfolio/great-expectations Home is Where the Food Grows TERRAIN, Winter 2009 Catherine Ryan writes about how people are converting their lawns to mini-farms as the recession lingers. The article also includes lawn to garden conversion tips from sustainable landscape designer Joshua Thayer and photography by Catherine Ryan. Download the entire article (3mb PDF) http://catherine-ryan.com/portfolio/home-is-where-the-food-grows Family Forever SELF, October 2009 Essayist Catherine Ryan writes about getting inked with her mother and sisters to commemorate a decade of remission from breast cancer. Pink ribbon tattoos represent their indelible bond after surviving as a family, she explains in Self’s annual Women’s Cancer Handbook. Download the entire article (3mb PDF) http://catherine-ryan.com/portfolio/family-forever Organize and Store Vital Family Documents Life + Beauty Weekly, September 2009 Unruly piles of paper and overflowing filing cabinets are no match for these ten simple steps to organizing your most important documents, files and photos. http://lifeandbeautyweekly.com/feature/organize_documents http://catherine-ryan.com/portfolio/how-to-organize-and-store-vital-family-documents DIY Disguises Parents, October 2009 Easy-to-make Halloween costumes that save time, money and the environment will have little trick-or-treaters collecting loot in style. The outfits were concepted and created by writer and crafter Catherine Ryan. Download the entire article (4mb PDF) http://catherine-ryan.com/portfolio/diy-disguises Picture Perfect Parents, May 2009 Experts offer the easiest and most effective tips to photograph children. Snap-happy parents and technophobes alike will learn to capture poignant, in-the-moment images without reading an unwieldy manual. Download the entire article (4mb PDF) http://catherine-ryan.com/portfolio/picture-perfect Eat To Beat Jet Lag Self, November 2008 Food fixes help readers avoid and relieve traveling tummy trouble, especially around the gastro-decadence of Thanksgiving. Download the entire article (1mb PDF) http://catherine-ryan.com/portfolio/eat-to-beat-jet-lag Get Gutsy Self, October 2008 Everyday courage isn’t innate; it can be taught, and positive psychology’s leading experts reveal how to make bravery a part of your personality. Download the entire article (6mb PDF) http://catherine-ryan.com/portfolio/get-gutsy Play Your Way Slim Self, October 2008 Your parents probably told you to go out and play; now one of the leading women’s fitness magazines agrees! This outdoor workout, designed to take place on common playground equipment, offers eight original moves to scorch calories and tone trouble spots. Download the entire article (6mb ... http://catherine-ryan.com/portfolio/play-your-way-slim The Best Ways to Love The Planet Self, August 2008 Earth-friendly tips fit even the busiest lifestyle and promise to reduce readers’ carbon footprints with minor effort. Download the entire article (5mb PDF) http://catherine-ryan.com/portfolio/love-the-planet