Greetings, readers. On a trip long ago, my husband and I visited many Buddhist temples in Cambodia, Vietnam, and Tibet and saw many monks going about their peaceful rituals and prayers. I think they are an inspiration, reminding us to hold onto our humanity, be kind, and offer peace, especially … [Read more…]
Greetings, readers. Here’s a flashback to one of my favorite posts about writing published here nearly ten years ago. It’s included in my second book (available at major booksellers), From the Porch to the Page: A Guidebook for the Writing Life. The best writing advice I ever got The best … [Read more…]
Greetings, readers! Happy New Year from your writer on the wing! I wish you and your family peace and good health in the coming year. Important news After ten years of writing to you here on the blog, I’ll be closing shop in September 2026. It’s then that my contract … [Read more…]
Greetings, readers. You may remember the series I published here on the blog called “Caring for Mother Nature” by my friend, the naturalist and author Peggy Sias Lantz. Today I’m writing to let you know she passed away peacefully last week on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at her lovely home … [Read more…]
Greetings from your Florida writer and poet on the wing! I’m writing to wish you and your family a safe and peaceful holiday season filled with happy music (like bells gently ringing) and many lovely surprises in 2026. My gift to you What’s poetry good for? Here’s this from Christian … [Read more…]