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Bountiful Calling

Here’s another voice to add to that ever more urgent call for action on behalf of planet earth — Fred Burton, and his novel, Bountiful Calling. Bountiful Calling:  A Novel Praise for Bountiful Calling: “Perhaps the most important benefit of … Continue reading

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13th — Why Words Matter

  13th — Why Words Matter 13th is a powerful look at systemic racism and what is being called the criminalization of an entire sector of society.  Nominated in 2017 for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, 13th is … Continue reading

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World Environment Day — When Will Dawn Arrive?

“The foods we eat, the air we breathe, the water we drink and the climate that makes our planet habitable all come from nature. Yet, these are exceptional times in which nature is sending us a message:To care for ourselves we … Continue reading

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#WATWB — Needleworkers Unite!

It’s the last Friday of the month which means it’s time to share the good news on — #WATWB — a monthly good news blogging trip around the world. May we all be energized and rejuvenated by the good news.  … Continue reading

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Jack Hughes & Thomas the Rhymer

  One of my favorite things about being a blogger is the community of like-minded individuals, befriended over the years, who support one another in both writing and life.  The camaraderie we share when one of us reaches a milestone, … Continue reading

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Happy Mother’s Day

  Happy Mother’s Day! There was a time shortly after my mother died a little over four years ago that I didn’t think I’d ever be able to enjoy Mother’s Day again, missing her as I was and knowing that … Continue reading

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Love in the Time of Corona — Fitness First

[Happy baby, Apollo-style] Love in the Time of Corona — Fitness First Everyone knows that the most successful fitness regimes aren’t relegated to the body alone, but to mind and spirit as well.  That’s why during these Days of Isolation … Continue reading

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Love in the time of Corona – #WATWB

Love in the Time of Corona — #WATWB I catch my erstwhile Irish now American friend, Barbara often uttering the Irish colloquialism ah, so.  It’s very catchy, practically contagious, and I find myself saying it from time-to-time, definitely more often … Continue reading

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Earth Day 2020

EARTH DAY 2020 and the Rule of Six P’s When I woke up this morning it was 33 degrees out, interesting because the average winter temperatures here in sleepy Central Pennsylvania were higher in January (37 degrees) and February (40.7 … Continue reading

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Amazonication – One Store to Rule Them All

Amazonication — One Store to Rule Them All Yeah, it’s Saturday!  The weekend’s finally arrived!  At least that’s what the pre-corona me used to say.  Now the weekend is just like the week except for the work part.  There is … Continue reading

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