Creative Living

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Merika is a Greek word meaning creative spark. We all have it. It's part of what makes us human. 

Creative people lead creative lives. Most of my author friends have other creative passions that sometimes fed their writing lives. 

My friend Jodi is a caller for traditional New England dances. 

In addition to her wonderful books, my friend Juilene is an Irish Storyteller in the oral tradition. 

Friend and BWL author Eileen O'Finlan keeps a beautiful garden in her Massachusetts home.

Our readers have wonderful sparks of creativity, too. Roseanne creates beautiful table settings for her large family at holidays. Jeanie is a creative baker. David and his uncle Bill delight children with beautiful model train villages for our local historical society displays.

What are your satisfying creative pursuits, dear reader? How do you make our world more beautiful?

Peace on Earth

Laramie Award Winning Book 2 go my American Civil War Brides series

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Thank you dear readers, and deep blessings on you for a year of support and appreciation of the work of my heart. 

My American Civil War Brides series take place at a time of terrible conflict. Sadly we are facing another season of light 

with the world at war. 

Do you have any thoughts on achieving peace? Please share them.

As for me, with these big questions, I turn to the poets... 

"I will light candles this Christmas;

Candles of joy despite all sadness,

Candles of hope where despair keeps watch,

Candles of courage for fears ever present,

Candles of peace for tempest-tossed days,

Candles of grace to ease heavy burdens,

Candles of love to inspire all my living,

Candles that will burn all the year long.”

—Howard Thurman