First things, first! November 3rd at Liriodendron in Bel Air, MD help to Celebrate the Poetic Treatment. Drop into Liriodendron for author Mia Zinn's book of poetry launch and signing from 5 to 8pm. She is a pediatric cancer survivor.…
At one time the town meetinghouse was what drew people together all for a common cause - to strengthen community. The fabric of our country's foundation was laid out in meetinghouses when the early founders held important discussions of cornerstone values…
This summer I visited a community like no other I have ever been to. I loved every moment of the special outing with my loved ones, including my two and a half year-old granddaughter. The neighborhood, deep in the forest,…
This "very young-of-mind grandmother" was so excited to arrive at the doors of the" State of Play." The kid-centric space was impeccably organized, bright and all furniture and other room appointments were functional with clean lines. Kids could easily move from…
Nearly every community has it's own cultural landmarks so when I travel, I enjoy seeing places of interest in the region where I am visiting. Included in my creative journey this summer was a visit to the Museum of the…
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…
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…
Last weekend I went to a very meaningful art exhibit. It told the story of a woman's renaissance in the years after her retirement, all through her paintings and news stories which were written about her. To me, it was…
My little budgie has been a companion for more than a year now. At one time I had little hope that we'd ever go beyond an on-line relationship (her line was her perch and my lines were outside the bars…
Yes, I'll say it again. I have a problem. About 4 years ago I bought an American flag to put in a pot of flowers to decorate my outdoors space. Once the growing season was over, I attached it to…