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Worlds of Possibilities

Worlds of Possibilities

I love the early morning in my garden. It quiets me, and it energizes me. It opens me to worlds of possibilities. It’s late summer, the time most of my plants are at their peek. In this lushest month of the year, the lushest time is in the early morning hours before...

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Saying Yes to Your Dreams

I knew the process of creating and publishing my book would evolve in unexpected ways. One of the main takeaways that I write about in the book is to follow the path where your creativity guides you. It’s good to have a plan, but your creative spirit may alter the...

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I Wrote a Book

A year ago I got up early in the morning, grabbed my coffee, and sat in my garden to put the finishing touches on the first solid draft of a book. The morning writing pattern has repeated itself on another beautiful autumn day as I write this update to let you know...

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Breaking Vases

The personal is political. Dima Ghawi’s deeply personal memoir proves this point even though her courageous journey happened decades after that phrase was first uttered. Breaking Vases is a book that can change how you view the world and how you view yourself. It is a...

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My Mother’s Hands

I inherited my mother’s hands. I got my father’s short and stocky build, but I’ve got the long, tapered fingers with strong nails from my mom. I’ve always considered my hands my best physical feature. I’m at the beach now to recharge and refuel from a busy summer....

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I Didn’t See This Coming

My creative journey meanders and takes me to unexpected places and gives me unexpected gifts. There’s a point in most creative projects where the project takes a turn. An obstacle appears. It may be little or big. How you address the issue impacts the result. This is...

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