After the Party
Our country had a wonderful celebration yesterday. Since I'm a very early riser, I took advantage of the quiet of the beautiful morning on 4th of July and took a walk-about our historic town. As I walked I pondered how…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
Healthy Communities
Happy 1st day of spring everyone! I don't know about you but I feel so much more vibrant when we can be outdoors more, sleep with the windows open a little bit and be free from all the layers of…
Community Outreach
Art pulls a community together ... Art makes you feel differently. ~ Lister Sinclair The Harford Artist Association in Bel Air, MD is providing a valuable service through their community art outreach program. The Harford Center is a non-profit organization…
Oh, Can you See the Irony?
Pardon, if this blog is a little lengthy. But, it's a story I must tell. About ten days ago, I'd finally made an appointment to get new glasses. It's been about nine years since my last pair of prescription eye…
Switch the Flip
I do believe if we carry beauty in our hearts, we will see it reflected out in the world, and then we will see more grace or goodwill than ugliness. And vice versa. In my own opinion, how we think…