In the summer of 1962, The New Yorker published Silent Spring by Rachel Carson as a serial in three parts. President John F. Kennedy read it, and in August the newly published book became an instant bestseller. Ultimately, the book led a nationwide ban on DDT, sparked a nation’s awareness and interest, and the creation… Continue reading A Strong Woman and her Silent Spring Inspired the Environmental Movement
Category: Inspiration and Motivation
Inspiration is everywhere, if you look. This is a selection of people, places, events, art, and music that motivate and inspire me. I hope you’ll feel the same.
Add Power to Your Creativity with the Basics
Whether you are just learning about your creativity or have been a creative forever, you can add power to your creativity with the basics. Regular review of the basics of your craft will keep your skills sharp. But remember to revisit these eight basics of creativity. That will also sharpen your skills. Create Something Every… Continue reading Add Power to Your Creativity with the Basics
May the Fourth is More than a Movie Meme
I was a high school senior in Westerville, Ohio, weeks away from graduation, when Kent State became national news for all the wrong reasons. Kent State University, a mere two hours away, was one of the few places of higher education on my list of colleges to consider. That tragic part of history etched itself… Continue reading May the Fourth is More than a Movie Meme
Feed Your Passion What it Needs And Watch It Grow
You’ve discovered you are passionate about writing romances or creating music or making the best gosh-durn peach pie in the county. When you create based on your passion, you are in your happy place. Whatever your passion is, it needs a certain amount of feeding. Overtime, you may think you’ve “outgrown” that passion. For any… Continue reading Feed Your Passion What it Needs And Watch It Grow
Would You Take the Rugged Road Trip This Young Woman Did?
Born into one of the wealthiest families in Kentucky, Susan Shelby Magoffin journaled her trip. She and her new husband followed the Santa Fe Trail from 1846 to 1847. Would you take the rugged road trip this young woman did? Early Life Susan Shelby was born on the family plantation near Danville, Kentucky, on July… Continue reading Would You Take the Rugged Road Trip This Young Woman Did?