On fear, and how writing is like a guitar
Author Laurie Ann Thompson on how fear gets in the way of our personal and professional goals, and how to move past it. Read More …
Category: Personal
2017 in review, and a sneak peek at 2018 goals
If you’ve followed my blog for a long time (or know me at all), you probably know I can be a little obsessive about setting goals and doing annual performance reviews. So, as 2017 comes to a close, I thought I should reflect on what I’ve accomplished the past year and think about what 2018 Read More …
In honor of MLK Day
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, here is one of my favorite quotes of his: Please communicate. Talk and listen. Read and write. Think and feel. Which leads us to another great MLK quote: Never stop learning, folks.
Books can open doors to inclusivity
Many of us who write books for children, recommend books for children, and teach children to read books have been wondering lately what more we can do to move the world forward to have more inclusivity, compassion, and empathy. We’ve been wondering if our efforts really make a difference. We may have been tempted to Read More …
Check out the Starbucks Upstanders series
Have you seen the new original series that Starbucks is putting out, called Upstanders? It’s really cool! According to their webpage: Upstanders is an original collection of short stories, films and podcasts sharing the experiences of Upstanders – ordinary people doing extraordinary things to create positive change in their communities. Produced by Howard Schultz and Read More …