On this Independence Day

Image via WikipediaI visited a site called intent.com where I reread a the following postIntend the Return of Laura Ling and Euna Lee | Intent.comShared via AddThisI don't celebrate in the way that many others do with alcohol over-eating and lots of noise. I tend to count my many blessings and enjoy time with loved ones. Today I spent time with my grand babies and laughed. Our day was centered

Artist and Author

As a writer—fiction and non-fiction—author, editor, book reviewer, teacher,and artist, I am a woman of many projects.I grew up in Upstate New York during the 1950s where I romped in fieldsof goldenrod and wild blackberries, and played along the banks ofNine Mile Creek. This setting and these memories provide the inspirationfor the novel I just completed, titled appropriately, Nine Mile Creek.In

Arts

Sumi-e painting is an art form common toboth Japan and China. The discipline of Sumi-e is founded on goodobservation, careful thought and even correct posture and care ofmaterials.In the Seventh grade academic curriculum the Asian cultures arestudied. It would be a very natural and valuable correlation to be ableto use the traditional materials to help students to learn about thisancient art form

_____Why don't you:_______

Volunteer 2 hrs per week in Big Brothers and Sister programs in your area? Read the info on this site if you're a teacher, student, community or family member?Donate some clothes or time to your local nursing home?Recycle your old phone books?Become a mentor in your area?Find a worthwhile career?Donate a piece of your art to a charity?Create an organization where there should be one?

AARP What?

Whether you vote for this dude or not isn't the issue. He needs a fair shot, he needs signatures. For sure he stands for people of all ages. All ages. He actually is concerned with healthcare, woman and all people, regardless of sexual orientation/ religious beliefs. The AARp of all people, hmmmm...If you google aarp and Gravel you will probably get a more complete story etc. Go for it

Time flys when you need more of it

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15 minute charger and unfinished chalk (with dust :-))

New lil gadgets and Old projects

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