Events & news
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When in God’s name?
“In addition to needed gun control reforms, America urgently needs a stronger protest movement dedicated to reducing the glorification of violence in our culture — in music, film, television, video games, and on the Internet.” ~Bernice King Tuesday was one of those gorgeous May afternoons, sunny and cloudless. After another trip to the plant store, I prepped my herb garden bed, trimmed a shrub, pulled a few weeds, and admired my handiwork. Then I started an upbeat post for this blog — a post about spending a perfect day in the garden. Hours later, however, I learned about the massacre at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, and realized that it…
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“Journaling for Health and Creativity” at Clawson’s Blair Memorial Library
Research shows that journaling is good for your mental health — whether you’re keeping a gratitude list, recording daily events, sorting personal problems, or exploring creative ideas. In this one-night workshop, I’ll share the benefits of starting a journaling practice, borrowing ideas from Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way and Anna Quindlen’s new book, Write for Your Life. Bring your laptop or a notebook for a few class exercises. The workshop is offered May 4, 2022, at the Blair Memorial Library in Clawson, 6:30PM – 7:30PM. Seating is limited due to space and pandemic restrictions. Registration begins April 6. Please contact the Blair Memorial Library to reserve your place. This program is free to the public, but registration is…
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Emerging from the chrysalis
“The caterpillar never emerges from the chrysalis, but the butterfly does.” ~Martha Beck
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Inspirational family
“These are the people I consider family: The people who have been in my corner cheering me on. They support me and are genuinely happy when good things happen in my career. They are also the people who have been there with me when things aren’t going well…. I know I can count on them.” ~Ruben Marquez, visual artist
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Playing fair
“If you can’t be kind, being fair is the next best thing.” ~Marinela Reka On Old Mission / Cindy La Ferle Miss any posts this week? For more new content and social media sharing options, please visit the home page.
