Welcome to an Extra post this week since I thought we could all do with an extra dose of kindness during these times, yes? I’ve got just the book, one I dearly love for its tender story, lovely illustrations, and message of kindness and patience. It’s primarily written for ages … [Read more…]
Hi readers and welcome back to Wednesday Words. Today I pass along what a friend recently told me was a most amazing speech. I love it because it reminds me to stay open to the next big, creative idea that comes my way and believe in myself enough to do … [Read more…]
Hi readers. Today’s post is an extra bonus this week; normally I only send Wednesday Words. It’s a quote I found on a piece of paper yesterday that turned up in my pile of notes and scraps of ideas to file. Couldn’t resist the urge to send it to you. … [Read more…]
Greetings, readers, and welcome back to Wednesday Words. Do you know where the largest tree in the world is located? It’s in Utah. A friend of mine, Carolyn, told me recently about this remarkable tree that, after it was discovered, was named The Pando Tree. Pando is the largest tree … [Read more…]
Hello, readers, and welcome back to Wednesday Words. Do you know that April is National Poetry Month? To celebrate, in this post I’m sending you a Charlene-original poem: “Portland Cathedral.” Its story began one afternoon in Portland, Oregon, many years ago while Hoyt, my husband, was attending a meeting at … [Read more…]