Carolynn J. Scully Orlando/Winter Park Branch Confidence is momentary, never permanent. Get out of the boat. Just do it. Jump! Time for me to walk on waves ... Read more
This week, Sara Etgen-Baker shares how she began a new chapter in her writing life by letting go. When I began writing in 2010, I was especially comfortable and ... Read more
by Linda Newman Woito Iowa City, Iowa Branch It has been a bitter winter. Russian guards are still outside. Who will watch the horses dancing? Priests lead them all ... Read more
In this week’s guest blog post, Laura Walth shares how love for her brother and her religion inspire her creativity. “Out of the bad comes the good” is a ... Read more
In this week’s post, Mary Joan Meagher advises listening to your inner voice on your special day. —————————————————————————————————————————— What did you do on your last birthday? If you became 40 ... Read more
Rev. Nancy Schluntz Diablo-Alameda Branch Sunday, Monday, Thursday It doesn’t matter It won’t turn off. Part of living and loving Is getting used to things That won’t turn ... Read more
This week’s guest blogger, Bonnie J. Smith, shares how a challenging life experience inspired her creativity. In 1999, I suffered a work-related injury. Being told that I might never be ... Read more
Patricia Dennis, Santa Clara Branch We were young girls holding hands playing hop scotch whispering secrets sneaking into forbidden rooms trying on the jewels of our mothers and dressing ... Read more
Marsha J. Perlman SW Florida Branch I’ve been to court countless times. Not because I broke the law. Not because I was arrested or presented with a warrant. I, an instructor of English as a Second Language. They, my classes of Central American female and male students. Yes, crossed the border illegally at night while entire villages lived marginally to support one of their own to start a new life. At first they couldn’t read the rules they were expected to observe. Acquired English by day, but not fast enough to understand that in this country one doesn’t offer a bribe to a police officer when pulled over, hand-cuffed or incarcerated. Jail cell was home until court date. Result: Lost wages, hungry families. Lost English lessons, no jobs. Lost cars, no transportation. Lost apartments…homeless. What _is _our definition of_ JUSTICE?_ Imagine an unbroken world designed for compassion with: Harmony rather than conflict. Unity instead of threats. Defense in place of blame. Acceptance without prejudice. Laughter replacing tension. Let us wage peace and rediscover _JOY._ www.marshajperlman.com ... Read more
