We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained. – Marie Curie
From time to time, I’ve heard wise people say that each of us arrives with one-of-a-kind gifts, a combination of qualities that no one who ever lived or who will ever be born can offer. What might that special ‘something’ be? Here are clues, a list of ten qualities that make everyone unique. What do you discover? Share what you learn. Reply. Comment below.
Definitely view this week’s video.The 3-minute Story of Your Life presents a precious insight into why where we place ourselves is important.
A lovely, 3-minute story about how a boy trying to sell a rock understands what a life is worth.
During Black Panther‘s opening weekend, a friend who dined with me after the movie had to tell me about Chadwick Boseman and his film career. In the week following his death, the world has come to know him as more than a gifted actor but a caring, compassionate human being … a great role model. When I signed the petition to move a Confederate monument to a museum and replace it with one honoring Boseman, my number was 44,485. Then, the goal was 50,000 signatures. Now, they’re close to 75,000. For more information and to sign the petition, click here.
Tales from The Dream Zone & “Wishes”Tales from The Dream Zone is Flying Ketchup Press’ second anthology. This collection of weird and wonderful stories is inspired by remembered or imagined dreams. “Wishes,” my short story about a magic coin debuts in this collection.
Copies of this beautifully illustrated book are $12.99.
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In 2019, nearly a half million people started National Novel Writing Month, determined to build at least 50,000 words into the start of a book-length story. A few succeeded. Far more important than piling up words is producing useful material. This Pennwriters workshop will use October to launch a fabulous writing adventure at midnight, Halloween night while winning the word-count challenge.Join me. I’m a NaNoWriMo winner and learned a lot along the way. Course Info
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Labor Day Weekend Deliciousness
Interested in some cocktails and mocktails to toast the end of summer? How about a juicy peach crisp or some no-bake desserts? Click here for recipes.
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“Bejeweled Morning Glory Leaf,’ (c) Sandra Gould Ford
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NOTE
The original was shot with a Nikon Coolpix camera. The jpg was “developed” in Adobe Photoshop Elements 14.
