Back from Dayton

Okay. I had the most amazing time at the Erma Bombeck Writers Workshop in Dayton last weekend. A. Maz. Ing. I am so inspired and excited I’m about a step away from peeing on the carpet like an overstimulated pup. Here are some of the awesome people I met:  Charlene Bell, Judith Podell, Kari Collins, Jay Kulpa, Janet Jensen, Crystal Edwards, Lisa Tognola, Darlene Sneden, … Continue reading Back from Dayton

Color and Sexy Cities

I just finished reading Elizabeth Kostova’s The Swan Thieves. Excellent read! LOVED it! As a former art student (and briefly, art teacher – early career misstep), I was particularly enthralled by the parallel story lines: a contemporary artist in the U.S., and a woman Impressionist painter in 19th century France. In a chapter late in the book, one of the characters travels to Paris to … Continue reading Color and Sexy Cities

Chocolate and Salt

Yesterday I helped my friend Fran work the Ohio Wine Producers booth at Cleveland’s Fabulous Food Show at the IX Center. As a result, I had a fun day hanging out with Fran and enjoyed learning more about Ohio wines and wineries. An unexpected bonus was being introduced to my new, favorite chocolate-covered food item: Chocolate-Covered Cheese Doodles Yes. The chocolate-covered cheese doodle was the … Continue reading Chocolate and Salt

Back away from the Facebook. Back slowly away.

I’ve been checking Facebook a couple times a day in recent weeks. I had been reluctant to get involved in it, then my friend Cindy got me interested again. I dunno, folks. I think I’m about ready to walk away – again. Have you noticed how many people seem compelled to publicize every action they take on the site? I have a friend whose mother … Continue reading Back away from the Facebook. Back slowly away.