Deborah and Merlin Dyer, NOLA natives, embrace their culture post-Hurricane Katrina, sharing memories, a festive meal, and heartfelt connections through storytelling and community spirit. Continue reading NOLA’s Spirit Reminds Us To Keep Going
In April 2010, right before I graduated from college, I learned an important lesson about what it takes to make a difference in the world. That was the month I started the Turn UC Red™ campaign at the University of Cincinnati in an effort to get students to put an end to distracted driving. At the time, Oprah Winfrey had already her viewers to sign a No Phone Zone pledge, so I took that idea and ran with it.
Jathan welcomes October with open arms. (Photo by Jathan Fink, Jadeworks Entertainment)
Hi Everyone,
I always feel like autumn never officially starts until October, when the temperatures finally drop and the evenings are cool, pumpkins make their appearance everywhere, including my oven, and apples are ripe for harvesting. But it also means that summer fun is over and it is time to settle into a stricter writing routine. Every writer has his or her own strategy. Some are planners, others like to see where their writing takes them, and then some, like myself, plan a loose outline so they know where the story is headed, yet are open to the possibilities. That’s what has been happening to me lately. Continue reading “October Is The Perfect Month To Work Hard And Play Harder”
Jathan welcomes September with optimism. (Photo by Jathan Fink, Jadeworks Entertainment)
Hi Everyone,
My September started today with a little help from a bug. My wife and I moved into our new place over the weekend after months of living in hotels, something I don’t mind doing if I have to, but which can quickly get old. Hotel living can also leave you utterly exhausted. Think noisy guests that never sleep, unruly children that think it is fun to body slam connecting walls, and barking dogs that must have spotted a squirrel outside the window. So yes, we weren’t getting really good rest, and we’re still catching up. But back to the bug. Continue reading “September Starts With A Bug And Other Special Events [VIDEOS]”