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She was so easy to like with her effortless smile and quick
laughter. There were many unique characteristics that made Beth the wonderful person that she was. more »
Jun 7, 2013
by Laura Higgins Payne
in -hot seat-
Then I heard a splash and felt a hard grasp on my wrist; I was being pulled away from the dark, away from the witch. I broke the surface of my confinement and landed hard on the deck. I coughed and sputtered, spitting out briny water. more »
Jun 3, 2013
by Leslie Orndoff
in -the studio-
Better known for her country tunes, her self-titled theme park, and her bra size, Dolly Parton is passionate about children’s literacy. In 1996 she began an outreach campaign to put age–appropriate books into the hands of under-privileged children. more »
Jun 5, 2013
by Patty Speakman Hamsher
in -playground-
Photo by Dave Isenberg
“We aren’t interested in turning out ‘over engineered, software perfected’ music,” shares Mike. “We are producing music with soul, done the old way, playing many instruments live as a band.” more »
Jun 4, 2013
by Patty Speakman Hamsher
in -playground-
“Poetry is my form of prayer. When I am in turmoil, reading the poetry of certain poets narrows down the experience to words on a page. Attentiveness has a calming effect, which is very healing.” more »
Jun 3, 2013
by Linda Mastro
in -spa-
The days after my father’s disappearance felt like molasses—slow and sticky. I tried to occupy myself with my usual summer activities: swimming, biking to the small patch of sand near our house, playing hide and seek in the corn field. more »
May 30, 2013
by Leslie Orndoff
in -the studio-
Canoes and kayaks were easy to rent from the camp office so that everyone had a boat, and, after lunch was packed and stowed and life jackets were securely buckled, we assembled our floating parade and headed for the beach. more »
May 14, 2012
by Patty Hamsher
in -the road-
The morning this ritual unexpectedly changed, I had an unsettling sense of foreboding. The sound of the house, usually so intoxicatingly silent that time of day, was changed. I heard voices. They were hushed but urgent. more »
May 23, 2013
by Leslie Orndoff
in -the studio-