Writer’s Digest Conference

Dear Friends, It is early in the evening in Queens, New York and I apologize for the late greeting! I hope you all remembered my advice to be grateful, enjoy the day and move around a bit. I spent the last couple of days at the Writer's Digest Conference in Manhattan and just arrived home …

Renewing Acts of Kindness

Dear Friends, It is a bit hazy this morning. There is a cool breeze in the air and the birds are quieter than other Sundays. I am grateful to greet another day in which I can celebrate the lush, verdant panorama that soothes my eyes. I marvel at the way Nature paints her colors and …

Authentic and magical rural experience!

Dear Friends, This morning is representative of many August Sunday mornings in Atenas for me. I am fascinated by the songs of several species of birds that I have been observing for the past few years. I am trying to commit their sounds to memory so I can talk about them with other (more serious) …

Rediscovering My Initial Attachment

Dear Friends, My day began slowly. The aroma of fresh coffee reached me as the I opened my eyes to the sun's rays filtering through the blinds. The warm, gentle breeze brushed the leaves on the branches of nearby trees as small birds danced all around. Nature is resuming its spell on every side of …