An Interview with Linda Joy Walder Linda Joy Walder has written poetry in her mind daily since childhood. Her debut collection of poems, Running Naked in the Snow, is deeply rooted in a lifetime of magical and mournful occurrences. As the Founder and Director of The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation, a trailblazing not-for-profit organization, Linda …
BORN ON THE IDES OF MARCH I was born on the Ides of March. Most of us know the Shakespearean phrase “Beware the Ides of March,” as the warning to Julius Caesar that he ignored and thus wound- up dead, as in assassinated! I decided that any negative connotations relating to the date of my birth …
Collecting Expands Creativity Throughout my childhood, I collected Archie comic books. I cannot remember whether my Grandfather, whom I called Papa, started my collection or if he was just an avid contributor to it, but every summer when I was at sleep-away camp he would send me, almost weekly, a manilla envelope containing three or …
Home for the Holidays Never before in our lifetimes has the phrase “home for the holidays” been more literal. The pandemic of 2020 has shattered many holiday norms including gatherings of families and friends. Although different this year, the holiday season is a great opportunity to try new and creative ways of celebrating. One great way …
Add Flowers On Ice Flowers, and the art of arranging and displaying them at home is a joyful activity that beautifies any living space. Many years ago, my husband Dan started a tradition of bringing me weekly flowers, especially roses. There were red ones, blush pink ones, lavender and yellow ones, and variegated ones too, …
What is resiliency and why is a resilient person a warrior? These are some of the questions, along with stories, thought-provoking insights, and encouragement that will be offered in this space. The hope is to support your own journey of resiliency as you face the challenges and events of your life. Resiliency is a tool …
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Gardens are magical havens of creativity Gardens are magical havens of creativity where you can design, cultivate, and gain spiritual nourishment, not to mention a healthy source of plant-based food! How you plant your garden, whether you have a wide, open acreage or a window sill is an act of creativity. What colors, fragrances, practical …
