Fostering Fun
Happiness belongs to the self sufficient. - Aristotle Any baby boomer will tell you children's play is so different and very structured compared to how it used to be "back when." Organized sports meant walking or riding bikes to your…
Keeping the Enthusiasm
I have found out through experience living a creative life never takes a break. Writers go through life looking at things with eyes, ears and hearts wide-open being energized by a variety of experiences, many of which are just ordinary.…
Life’s Little Surprises
“A creative life is an amplified life. It's a bigger life, a happier life, an expanded life, and ... a lot more interesting life.” - Elizabeth Gilbert I set up this little vignette with a beautiful watercolor greeting card sent…
An Opportunity for you, Reader!
In case you missed my announcement a few weeks ago, Heart of Community is available as of August 1, 2022 through Walmart.com! You know what that means, don't you? The book will reach people in many towns and cities across…
Summer Highs
“The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.” ~Holstee No doubt about it, I am indeed a child of Summer! My energy is high, my thoughts are brighter and it is when I feel most inspired to create.…
Pulling the Load
I've gotten such joy watching a little girl, who is featured in videos posted on social media. She is about the age of my little granddaughter ( between two to three years old) and is a little tow-head too. Her…
How Art Touches the Heart
Today, I'd like to share with you on SowtheHeart.com about an annual community art project which is a collaborative effort between painters, writers and orators. This event is in honor of a woman who was at helm of the…
Creature Stories
With careful observation, we can learn things from all animals, great and small. I have been fascinated by many of my little budgie's behaviors. Let me tell you - as some people may think, she is not just a twitter-witted…
Adapting for the Times
I often think about how many of the community-oriented ladies back in my years of growing up were the very same ones who not only lead one of the local Girl Scout troops but also were involved in the PTA…