This post is to honor our friend, Dr. Thad Seymour, Sr., who served as the 12th President of Rollins College for 12 years. I’m sad to relay that he passed away last Saturday, October 26, 2019. He was 91 years old. We mourn. Over the years, Thad and his wife, Polly, … [Read more…]
What is Winter With the Writers? It is a literary festival that “offers top-flight literary experiences to the communities of Rollins College, Winter Park, and Central Florida. Sponsored by the Rollins Department of English, this festival of the literary arts couples world-class writers with the College’s creative environment, encouraging an appreciation … [Read more…]
Today, on September 11, 2019, join me in a moment of silence to honor the victims of the 9/11/01 terrorist attacks. Peace, Charlene
Last week when I heard fires were raging in the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest, my heart sank. Fires threaten to spread to nearby Peru also. My eyes hurt just watching the T.V. coverage. For this planet’s health, and our own, we need this jungle to flourish. It’s vital to all living … [Read more…]
Truth and Beauty – needed more than ever! I first published this post here in 2015. Recently, I’ve been thinking about it again, so thought I’d re-post it. The Beatles: All we need is love. Keates: Truth and Beauty. I’ll take all three any day. From 2015 Don’t know about … [Read more…]