Greetings, readers. Today is a silly post day. Or maybe it’s not really silly. Like most things, it depends on your perspective. On our refrigerator, we’ve got a magnet with a picture of a couple wearing bathing suits and sporting big smiles on their faces, a beach scene in the … [Read more…]
Greetings, writers and non-writers alike. Are you in a pinch with a project? For help focusing on any task, consider what I call the S.U.D.S. method. It deserves a lot of credit for helping me complete my most recent book, for example. That was From the Porch to the Page: … [Read more…]
Greetings, readers. I interrupt our series on Caring for Mother Nature to share some thoughts about a topic near and dear to my heart: critical thinking. For me, it’s a vital skill I aim to exercise, like a muscle, as well as I can. How about you? Keep reading to … [Read more…]
Hi dear readers. Yes, another loss in our circle of family and friends: my cousin Kevin Keefe, 71, who died peacefully in early January after a long illness. These days many memories about Kevin flood my mind—what a pal he was as we grew up, what a non-judgmental person. We … [Read more…]
Greetings, dear readers. Today, I’m writing to honor my friend, Dr. Rita Bornstein, Rollins College President Emeritus, who died peacefully this week, on January 9, 2023, at her home here in Winter Park, Florida. Her accomplishments are legendary; her life of service was outstanding. I’ll give you some links to … [Read more…]