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,…
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.…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…