Posting a photograph last Friday of where I walk when I listen to my podcasts reminded me of a piece I wrote soon after our family moved to Blacksburg, Virginia. Nearly two years later, we still love it here; I think that means we have a chance at durable happiness. Please enjoy this post from … Continue reading Durable Happiness (R)
One of the things I miss most about living in a big city (besides the libraries) is access to night clubs. I love to dance. When I’m in a dark club with lights flashing and music thumping, and I become immersed in dancing and everything else goes out of focus, I move into an ecstatic … Continue reading I like to Boogie Woogie
My critique buddy, Lesley, is co-leading a writing workshop in the Blacksburg, Virginia area beginning September 7. If you are a writer or a would-be writer in the New River Valley, please see below for more details. Writing for the joy of it Have you always wanted to write but don’t know how to start … Continue reading Blacksburg Writing Workshop
Press release from the New River Valley Voices regarding the reading this Sunday at which I will present “Riding in Boats Through Salt Marshes:” Six local Southwest Virginia authors will present original work at the spring 2013 New River Valley Voices Reading on Sunday, April 21, at 3 PM in the Blacksburg Public Library’s Community … Continue reading Local Authors to Present Works in New River Valley Voices Reading
After doubling our house’s kid population from two to four, and having my husband’s mom and sister here all week, and indulging in our new hobby of cocktail-making every night with them, you would think I’d have plenty of writing material from the past few days. The fact is, though, that the week went by … Continue reading The prize at the bottom of the bottle
“RESEARCH OFFERS HOPE FOR THOSE SEEKING DURABLE BOOST IN HAPPINESS.” That’s the title of an article I clipped from the paper this summer. I don’t think I’ve ever clipped a newspaper article, but I saved this one. Because in this piece, I learned the secret of people who are able to sustain happiness after an … Continue reading Durable Happiness
Butterfly Mind 