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In praise of teachers, who are the candle lighters

Posted on May 8, 2019 by scout2011

Well, I had this teacher who ________. This is the start of an answer I’ve given hundreds of times at book clubs or venues where I’ve been a featured author or speaker. Because someone always asks, “What inspired you to … Continue reading →

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“You can’t put the milk back in the cow, Opie”… and other thoughts on Earth Day

Posted on April 22, 2019 by scout2011

The following may be my favorite quote in relation to Earth Day: Aunt Bea: “Opie, you haven’t finished your milk. We can’t put it back in the cow, you know.” Happy Earth Day, all! To put it simply: I love … Continue reading →

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In honor of International Women’s Day & Women’s History Month

Posted on March 8, 2019 by scout2011

In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, here’s the link to a newspaper column I wrote in March 2017: “Holding out for a she-ro” * Note: If you have used up your free articles at the link, … Continue reading →

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Some initial thoughts: the recent decisions of the special session of the General Conference of the United Methodist Church

Posted on February 26, 2019 by scout2011

If I were still writing my newspaper column, I’d be writing, this week, about the special session of the General Conference of the United Methodist Church, which met over the past several days to make decisions about church doctrine regarding … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day from my family to yours! (Plus a column.)

Posted on February 14, 2019 by scout2011

Happy Valentine’s Day from my family to yours! Even though it’s not a real holiday, and the historical origins are dicey (and possibly a bit murderous). Still. This day reminds us that, really, all we need is love. Today I’m … Continue reading →

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New column: “Remembering a poet who wrote in the ‘vernacular of humanity'”

Posted on January 31, 2019 by scout2011

Earlier this year, the United States lost one of its best beloved poets, Mary Oliver. Oliver’s words have reached an innumerable amount of people, all across the world, and from all different backgrounds. Oliver was one of those soothsayer writers … Continue reading →

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New column: “Make 2019 the year of ‘come as you are'”

Posted on January 17, 2019 by scout2011

If we wait until we’re perfect, we will never do anything. This is a tough lesson to learn–one I struggle with daily. So: that, life, being awkward, scared, and hopeful, and more, in my newest newspaper column. I sure hope … Continue reading →

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New column: “‘Mary Poppins’ is just what the world needs”

Posted on January 10, 2019 by scout2011

My newspaper column this week is all about my thoughts on the new film, “Mary Poppins Returns.” And also: childhood, musical theater, and joy. I hope y’all enjoy it! To read, click here.

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New column: “It’s okay to embrace the after-Christmas ‘lull'”

Posted on January 4, 2019 by scout2011

We are entering hibernation season, folks. And that’s okay. Let’s embrace the lull. Here’s why, in my newspaper column. To read, click here.

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New column: “Winter Storm Diego meant cold weather, warm hearts”

Posted on December 21, 2018 by scout2011

Hi, all! My newest newspaper column is up, and it’s all about how my small community in the mountains of Western North Carolina came together during Winter Storm Diego. To read, click here. Want to stock your Kindles and e-readers … Continue reading →

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