What do Irish wear? When I was growing up, our Roman Catholic family, like many others, celebrated St. Patrick’s Day by wearing something green. I think the green theme comes from the green shamrocks that famously grow in Ireland. (And maybe the green eyes in the Irish gene pool). My mother’s mother was … [Read more…]
“We choose love by sharing our stories,” says Rev. Katrina Jenkins, Dean of Religious Life at Rollins College and host of this book event. On March 23, 2017, Charlene will share her story at Rollins in the Olin Library, 3rd floor, Library Meeting Room, at 6:30 PM. This event is designed for Rollins students, staff, … [Read more…]
First, happy birthday today to Hoyt, my extraordinary husband and love of my life. A few years ago, Hoyt and I visited Kells, a village in Ireland. Beautiful, green, moody, Ireland! Here’s a gift from Ireland. You may know of the famous Book of Kells, an extraordinary version of the four … [Read more…]
Ever heard of Lupercalia? Me either. Not until this morning when I wondered where and when Valentine’s Day got started. Here’s a bit of what I found. “The day of romance we call Valentine’s Day is named for a Christian martyr and dates back to the 5th century, but has … [Read more…]
We’re sailing out of the harbor … if you live in my area, join us for a FREE event on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM in the meeting room of Cocina 214 (a restaurant) in Winter Park for my first public reading from a portion of Undertow, which … [Read more…]