Today I posted 300 letters I’ve written to fellow citizens, asking them to vote. I didn’t engage politically, I just asked that they join me in exercising our civic duty and privilege. I explained that I vote with Love –…
“Flowers Wilt. Buy a Poem Instead.”
I’ve become involved with a non-profit organization called WriteGirl. This group of creative, female writers mentors teen girls with the goal of unleashing their young, brilliant, writer minds. It’s such a lovely community and I’m honored to be…
Memorializing
I’ve been volunteering with a group that tends to focus its efforts on U.S. Veterans and active service personnel. My participation has been rather mild and as of yet, I’ve had no direct contact with anyone in the…
It’s a Big World
Note: All photos courtesy of The Trost Family. Some years ago, Mister and I attended a high school reunion. An odd statistic was bandied about during the evening: the majority of our graduating class still lived within 50…
Giving Is Its Own Reward
I am incredibly fortunate to be able to volunteer my time and energy. This occurs throughout the year, in many capacities. Today I will be making Cheddar Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins for a donated dinner. The food goes to…
Ladies Rock Camp 2014!
“Jump in and feel it Your invitation to freedom Enjoy this moment Believe, Wonder, Love” Jump In words and music by “Wonderlove” This past weekend just about killed me. “Ladies Rock Camp” rolled around on the…
Ladies Rock Camp
Today will find me working the first day of Ladies Rock Camp. That means an early start (which is sooooooooooo not Rock & Roll) and a late night (which is sooooooooooo very Rock & Roll). It will be an…