Life’s Big Decisions
When I began writing some twelve or more years ago, never did I know what power and effect it would have on my life. I became positively affected! What I didn't understand was the opportunity it would give me to…
Daily Reminder of Her Love
A few weeks ago I read a story posted by HerViewFromHome.com that really touched my heart and it's so fitting for Mother's Day. It was about a very unique tribute from a granddaughter to her very elderly grandmother. The senior…
Speaking of Faith
Today's blog is short and sweet and filled with good news. I am rather excited! I'm preparing to do more public speaking. I'm little rusty and had just begun to get my feet wet with giving oral presentations when the…
A Mother’s Life Well Lived
“Culture is simply a shared way of doing something with a passion.” ~ Brian Chesky A few days before Easter I witnessed a heart-warming gathering during which a mother's art influences on her child became very apparent and also his…
Faith Lives
Faith lives in my house and in many others which is cause for celebration. Personally, I think having a strong spiritual and moral compass is as important now as it has been in any other time in our country. It…
Art and Wellness Stuff
On Wednesday, I, and others were invited to watch a group of talented Harford County artists paint a floral arrangement. There were watercolorists, pastel artists and oil painters in attendance. Each artist's creative freedoms and interpretation of what they were…
Listening with the Whole Heart
Weeks before the pandemic hit our country, I attended a reenactment of Harriet Tubman by professional storyteller and griot Janice Curtis Greene. Days afterward, I posted a story on SowtheHeart.com about her performance called Portrayal of the Praiseworthy. When Ms.…
Story within a Story
This Easter Season I am filling a small part of each day throughout Lent with a creative activity, unlike any I have ever done before. Usually days leading up to Easter is filled with childhood memories, such as those that…
Three Upcoming Author Events
It's April Fools Day! Doesn't it seem like the past few years have been one big prank? For me and other authors, opportunities to mix with the public have been slim to none with COVID-19 restrictions. But, that's ok, life…
Artist Presents Fresh Florals
The gallery season has officially kicked off for 2022 at Liriodendron Mansion in Bel Air, MD. I'd like to compliment those involved with this well-planned opening exhibit with an accompanying educationally-rich creative demonstration. As I mentioned in my previous blog,…