About Me

Hi there! I’m Rebecca Brown Wright, and I’ve been bothering the internet with my words since 2008… or thereabouts. This blog began as a place for me to share art, music, books, and cultural things I love, but it quickly morphed into a place where I talk about myself. I’m sorry.

I grew up in Tracy, California, but have since found my heart belongs to Salt Lake City, Utah.

I used to be a journalist and piano teacher, but when Baby #2 was born, decided to switched my life all around and work less. If you want to read about why and how I made that decision, read this: Finding satisfaction as a stay-at-home mom. Now I spend time with my two adorable and intense kids, copy edit for SheKnows.com, and occasionally hang out here at Thrilled By the Thought.

I also volunteer for the Salt Lake chapter of Oxfam America. Check us out! Oxfam SLC

Thanks for reading, and please come back again!

This article won first place in the Murray Literary Writer’s competition:

The days are long, but the years are short: Or so they say

Some of my favorite blog posts:

The work never ends You know you hate your house too sometimes.

Klutzy Days I don’t condone public nudity, even though I occasionally participate in the sport.

My husband and the police My husband had the chance to live out a police dream, and totally dropped the ball.

The ugly side of aging Trying to stay youthful is hard.

Motherhood and emotional eating My children might possibly make me fat.

Lullaby Sometimes peaceful moments at night can melt away the awfulness of a day.

Some articles from when I was a journalist:

Sheryl Crow plants trees in Sugar House Park

Local family is named ambassadors of March of Dimes

Charity walk in Sugar House means water for Africans

Local woman takes action against child trafficking

Refugee family succeeds in Sugar House thanks to county program