the many faces of volunteerism
This week’s post celebrates the spirit of volunteerism and is a tribute to National Volunteer Week–April 7-13, 2019, and Volunteer Appreciation Day which is celebrated April 20th. This an update of a popular post...
Tagged: Before You Say Yes
celebrating our successes
As a freelance writer and author, I pretty much work in isolation, as do many freelance creators. It can sometimes be hard to keep our spirits up and forge forward against unknown odds or...
respect for writers
I’ve written about the importance of networking for writers previously on this blog, but having just attended my first annual conference of The Writers Union of Canada (TWUC), it is once again fresh on...
writing and the economy
Thanks for the great discussion that ensued from my last post on honesty and our prime virtues. You guys rock, and I love the vibrant community we have established here. As members of several...
one year of blogging
Hello to everyone and thank you for sticking with me thru this first year of blogging. I made my first post on this blog exactly one year ago (Feb 22, 2009.) But as my...
“Before You Say Yes …”
Those of you who have been following this blog for quite sometime know that I’d been writing a guide to help current and would-be non-profit board directors. I’m happy to report that “Before You...
this writer’s year in review …
The Christmas season and year’s end is a time of reflection for many of us. For me, the greatest gift of 2009 has been the immense gratitude I feel for the many blessings in my...
