Publications

2023 Update

W is for Wonderkid continues to do well. I have been able to do some additional book readings at area schools, and develop my presentation more effectively each time.

It is also still for sale on Amazon, as well as in our local bookshop, Ballyhoo Books and Brew. A good read for parents, teachers, and young people.

August 2017:

Welcome book number two to my shelf! After many years of blood, sweat and tears...and smiles and hugs and laughter...W is for Wonderkid is born!

Available on Amazon.com, as well as through the Indie writers site, we are looking forward to helping adults find one more way of helping children find the Superheroes in themselves - building strong character and standing up to bullies.

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Available in paperback edition

Also available through the Indie writer site: https://www.createspace.com/7431262

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Fall 2012:

We loved putting together this volume of short stories. A number of contributors bring multiple perspectives to the time surrounding the birth of Jesus. This book can be used as a weekly study guide throughout the Advent season.

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Available in paperback and Kindle editions.

Journalism

For a number of years I wrote and illustrated (with photographs) human interest stories for a mid-Michigan publication title Life in the Middle of Michigan. It was a wonderful experience, both taking me to knew locations and teaching me more about a variety of topics.

Unfortunately, the publication just didn't make it. The community/area in which we live just wasn't wide-ranging enough to support it. But what a great growth experience, when I could hone my skills and stretch myself outside my normal boundaries.

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100 Blessings

It's funny how a project takes on a life of its own. I started out making a list of things I'd like to take pictures of - piles of M&M's, rocks on the beach, license plates hanging on an old garage door. Then I decided it would be interesting to find 100 items about "me," celebrating my 100th post with items about me/my life/etc. This way I could tie my compulsion to blog in to my theme. So, I started THAT list. And when I was done I decided all the things I was collecting, ideas as well as items, were actually blessings. Things about my life that make me who I am and allow me to keep striving to be the best I can be at what I do. Each activity isn't necessarily a blessing, it's my ability to do the things I love to do, and be with the people I love to be with. This became an introspective activity, and that's probably where I am in my life right now. If the shoe fits..., so to speak. So, welcome to my 100th Post ! Without everyone I've met thr...

Hidden Gem

Thank you, Georgia , for helping me focus on the hidden gem, the place we love to go and not be found. Not far from home...it IS home. We call it "out back," and once there we are transported to a private place, not visible from houses or road or the casual observer. I couldn't choose just one photo, so I created a collage of this special part of our world. Enjoy.

Restoration in the Works!

The Ammi Wright House. Built 1888. Our town has some pretty remarkable older homes and businesses. Many have already been restored and are residences and/or businesses. We went to a meeting the other night which focused on how to go about restoring a beautiful old lumber Barron's home - the Ammi Wright house, just off the main street. It has been empty for a great many years and needs a lot of work to bring it back to life. But this group of people can do it. The building itself is already purchased as part of an agreement with the Gratiot Area Historical Society. Located in a nearby town, they have purchased it and Alma will be part of this system. We are now forming committees for all the areas which need to be addressed, including historical research, fundraising, publicity, etc. Lots of work, and lots of interest. There is a steering committee in place, and we all signed up for an area we feel...

Life: Through the Lens

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