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Making And Creating — The Connective Tissue of Generations of Humans

01/12/2007/27/20
Linda Anselmi
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Making and creating are the connective tissue of generations of humans…

Whether through fine art that is revered for generations or a roughly formed sand castle that gets washed away before anyone else can see it, anyone who has ever … Read more...

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Book Review: THE MURMUR OF BEES by Sofía Segovia

06/2/1909/26/19
Melissa Crytzer Fry
1

THE MURMUR OF BEES by Sofía Segovia was among a handful offered as a free e-book by Amazon Crossing, as part of World Book Day in March. Otherwise, it likely would not have been on my radar.

Translated from Spanish, … Read more...

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Music: UNDERWATER by Black Lab

04/7/1902/21/21
Linda Anselmi
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Book Review: TRUE PLACES by Sonia Yoerg

10/12/1808/13/19
Melissa Crytzer Fry
0

For starters: that cover! It spoke to me immediately. But what is beneath the beautiful artwork is equally delightful. While I have enjoyed all of Sonja Yoerg’s novels, TRUE PLACES has to be my favorite, with its juxtaposition of nature … Read more...

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Walking In Nature — A Basic Tool For Creative Multitasking

08/31/1811/16/20
Linda Anselmi
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Author Julia Cameron points out that one of the most valuable tools for creativity is one of the simplest — walking.

When she wrote THE ARTIST’S WAY she didn’t address exercise until week 12 in the program. In IT’S NEVER … Read more...

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Only Human? So What Does That Take?

08/24/1811/16/20
Linda Anselmi
2

There are days when it feels like being human should be easier than it is.

We are “Only Human” so what does that take…

Can we see a fault without pointing a finger? Can we recognize our fallibility without making … Read more...

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Topi’s Camping Adventure

08/17/1808/31/20
Linda Anselmi
1

What did you do this summer?

That seems to be the universal question of greeting as summer winds down and we begin to migrate back to our normal routine of work, school, and fall social occasions.

Of course, how you … Read more...

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Here’s To Your Liberty And Mine

05/28/18
Linda Anselmi
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While your liberty and mine can take many different forms, may we ever embrace and strive towards an ideal of liberty where all people have the right, the power, and the ability to choose…

“Rightful liberty is unobstructed action according

… Read more...
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Book Review: THE WEIGHT OF INK by Rachel Kadish

03/26/1804/4/18
Melissa Crytzer Fry
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THE WEIGHT OF INK by Rachel Kadish is one of those books that, when you close its covers upon reading the final pages, you know you’ve read something special. It is also the kind of book that, days later, sinks … Read more...

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Book Review: THE SHAPE OF IDEAS by Grant Snider

03/1/1810/6/20
Linda Anselmi
1

First, a confession:

I’ve long been a fan and a follower of Grant Snider’s “Incidental Comics.”  Seeing one of his comic strips pop-up in my Twitter feed is like a gift of sunshine to brighten my day.   My … Read more...

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Book Review: THE RIVER OF KINGS by Taylor Brown

02/16/1804/4/18
Melissa Crytzer Fry
1

Wow! What a fascinating book written with absolutely gorgeous, transporting prose.

I tend to enjoy dual-period books, but THE RIVER OF KINGS by Taylor Brown actually is a rare treat in that it weaves a third period into the storyline, … Read more...

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Words: ” No Wealth In The World Can Help Humanity Forward …”

02/2/1802/3/18
Linda Anselmi
1

How do we help humanity forward?  When we value the wrong things, then we focus on the wrong things. And, of course, we create the wrong things.

Not the things that we most need…

As Albert Einstein explained in THE … Read more...

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Music: Augustin Hadelich’s “Fantasy of the Cats”

01/29/1802/29/20
Linda Anselmi
1

We listen to music for a variety of reasons — to relax, to distract, to celebrate, to evoke a memory, to capture a moment, to alter our mood, to reflect our emotions, to enhance our brain functions…

But, have you … Read more...

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Making Gelato Like A Pro

08/14/1710/13/19
Jovina Coughlin
4

Gelato is the Italian word for ice cream. If you have ever visited Italy, you probably ate creamy, delicious gelato and wondered why it tasted better than American made ice cream.

What makes Gelato different?

Gelato has less fat in … Read more...

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Words: “The Bastard Muses … Propaganda, Sentimentality, and Pornography”

08/8/1708/6/20
Linda Anselmi
0

In the age of social media when we are overwhelmed by too much information and too many ultra compelling stories from questionable sources with untold or dubious purposes, it’s helpful to remember Cleanth Brooks’ warning about the “Bastard Muses ” … Read more...

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For The Joy Of Animals: Bald Eagle-Hawklet Day

08/6/1710/13/19
Linda Anselmi
2

Happy Bald Eagle-Hawklet Day!

The Mayor of Sidney, Canada has proclaimed Sunday August 6th, 2017 as Bald Eagle-Hawklet Day in recognition and celebration of the incredible events that took place this summer in an eagles’ nest high above Roberts Bay … Read more...

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Book Review: ALL THE BEST PEOPLE by Sonja Yoerg

07/10/1707/2/17
Melissa Crytzer Fry
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I’ve read all of Sonja Yoerg’s work and with each novel, she brings something different to the table. In her first novel, hidden secrets; in her second, a search for self among the wilderness; and in ALL THE BEST … Read more...

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Book Review: THE FIRE BY NIGHT by Teresa Messineo

06/20/1706/20/17
Melissa Crytzer Fry
2

There is something about THE FIRE BY NIGHT by Teresa Messineo that packs a big punch. Perhaps it’s the reality of nurses who volunteered to serve during the war and who were put into the same horrific, life-threatening predicaments as … Read more...

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Garden Nemesis Or Garden Poser?

06/14/1711/9/20
Linda Anselmi
5
I didn’t see him arrive, but suddenly he was there.

His back to me, he boldly surveyed the garden. As if, all my hard work was his for the taking. As if, I wasn’t mere inches away.  As if, he 
… Read more...
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Book Review: THE BONES OF PARADISE by Jonis Agee

06/7/17
Melissa Crytzer Fry
2

I’m not generally a reader of mysteries, and frankly, I’m not sure THE BONES OF PARADISE by Jonis Agee can be billed as one. It is a fabulous conglomerate: a family saga, literary fiction, historical fiction, a love story, a … Read more...

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Book Review: THE ATOMIC WEIGHT OF LOVE by Elizabeth J. Church

05/1/17
Melissa Crytzer Fry
1

Anyone who knows me will not be surprised to learn that I found much to love about THE ATOMIC WEIGHT OF LOVE by Elizabeth J. Church.  1) Crows! 2) Science! 3) Southwestern setting – I so enjoyed the references to … Read more...

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Music: FURTHER by Black Lab

04/24/1711/16/20
Linda Anselmi
0

The only thing better than finding a song that speaks to a pivotal moment in our lives, is finding a band that continues to reconnect as we journey through life.

I didn’t know it at the time, but I first … Read more...

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Make Your Own Coffee Cake

04/12/1704/12/17
Jovina Coughlin
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This is my all-purpose coffee cake recipe that our family loves. I can vary the filling and shape it to create a different cake each time. The basic procedures are the same for whatever filling you choose. Seasonal fruit filling … Read more...

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Book Review: DID YOU EVER HAVE A FAMILY by Bill Clegg

12/13/1612/13/16
Melissa Crytzer Fry
4

“stellar writing… unique story structure… uncannily genuine”

I have to admit, when I picked up DID YOU EVER HAVE A FAMILY by Bill Clegg, I had reservations based on the theme, which felt like it had been done a million … Read more...

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Fun Must Share Twitter Animal Tales – Part I

08/11/1608/13/16
Linda Anselmi
5

I love to read around the internet and frequently come across engaging, funny or insightful news and superb storytelling that are “must shares.”  Since I often find them through twitter (sorry, not a facebooker)  I just automatically “tweet” or “retweet” … Read more...

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