After being busy last week with three events for Caring Lessons, yesterday I started getting ready for the next reading at Women & Children First here in Chicago on 2/13. I wanted to make a one-page flyer to bring to a few colleges of nursing for them to post on their student bulletin boards. And …
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Airlines Promoting Travel Wear
Did you know that airline companies are now advertising travel wear at check-in? The four-piece, wrinkle-free, mix and match ensemble, plus shoes, which will transport you seamlessly from daytime to evening wear? What? You didn’t know? You haven’t seen the ads? Well, neither have I--because they are not viewable. They are only implied. By baggage …
Former Teacher Reviews “Caring Lessons”
I'm happy to share a review of Caring Lessons by Carol Breems, a former teacher and long-time friend of one of my older sisters. ~~~ This holiday time, I spent time reading your wonderful book. Just wanted you to know how meaningful it was to me. You have found a new career - your style …
Invite/Lansing Library 1/27 6:30pm
Meet that guy you love in Caring Lessons. Yes, Marv is coming with me to my next open-to-all reading to be held at the Lansing (IL) Public Library. So many folks have written to me after reading Caring Lessons that they love Marv, so here's your chance to meet him in person!
Aging, Nature, and Classical Music
My favorite blogs. I've seen these listed in the side bar on other blogs, so finally spent a few hours learning how to do it. Had my teenage grandkids been here, they could have figured it out in minutes. Now I've listed three of my own favorite blogs. I've already mentioned the inspiring voices of …
January Events for “Caring Lessons”
These January book readings are listed under my Events page, but I'm putting them in a post so you can see them without an extra click. The last two are open to the public. Hope to see some of you there! Advance notice: save Sunday, February 13, 4:30pm, for a reading at Women & Children …
Caring Lessons / The Book Shelf: Book of the Week 12/13/10
Another unsolicited, appreciated, informative review of Caring Lessons to share: The Book Shelf: Book of the Week 12/13/10.
Reviews of “Caring Lessons”
I am indebted to Helen Gallagher for the following reviews. Thank you, Helen, for taking the time to read the book and to write and publish the reviews! Readers, check these out! You will see why I'm grateful for Helen's selfless work on the behalf of writers. On Amazon: Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Caring Lessons: A …
George Beverly Shea – A Grammy Award
Wow. This morning I woke up to the deep resonant tones of George Beverly Shea singing this line: "One sat alone beside the highway begging." Then NPR cut away to announce that he would be receiving a lifetime achievement Grammy Award. At 102! Immediately, Sunday mornings during my childhood flooded my mind. Breakfast, oatmeal, silence. …
A Magnificent Mile of Joy
At almost 69, I'm realizing my "Bucket List" has suddenly become important. A few days ago we were out for lunch with friends our age when it popped into my mind to ask, "What's on your bucket list?" Most everyone knows that phrase refers to the movie starring Jack Nicholson (I've loved him ever since …
Write Along with Me 