In July of 2024 I had the honor of being selected by The Thoreau Society to present excerpts from my book, Paddlin’ with Thoreau… at their Annual Gathering in Concord, MA. Founded in 1941, The Thoreau Society is the largest and oldest organization devoted to an American author. The Society has members from more than […]
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If you are one of the people who has often said, “I’d love to write a book…” and that’s where it stops, this is your chance to have an essay published in my next book, Mum’s the Word…Reflections from Many Colorful Kayaks. Your challenge is to write a drabble, an essay of exactly 100 words
University of Massachusetts – Amherst Isenberg School of Management Class Notes May, 2024 Isenberg alumni have been out and about, making an impact with their careers and passion projects—and it shows! Most of these updates have been submitted by alumni about themselves, but we also welcome submissions from organizations and friends who have news about
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“Though Thoreau considered himself an able woodsman, [Joe] Polis had much to impart to him, such as finding one’s way by ‘indications of where the sun shines on trees and rocks, [and by the] location of mountains’.” –David B. Raymond, “The Influence of Penobscot Woodcraft on Henry David Thoreau,” Maine History 56, No. 1 (Summer,
What is Sacred to You? This essay is an excerpt from my recently published book, Paddlin’ with Thoreau…Reflections from the Red Kayak “All wisdom is the reward of a discipline, conscious or unconscious…Cultivate reverence.” -Henry David Thoreau, Journal, September 5, 1851, age 34 Two days before this journal entry, Thoreau writes about walking in drizzly
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This essay is an excerpt from my latest book, Paddlin’ with Thoreau…
Just as we reached and soared to new heights in January, we now reach deep within and find the resilience that will bring us joy.
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Returning to Joy: Grief Support Book Club Dates: Thursdays March 7-28 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Place: Marywood Franciscan Spirituality Center Investment: $60.00 (includes the book for those who register by February 22) This four-week-long group is intended for people who have experienced a loss of any kind and are ready to navigate toward renewed
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When I was a little girl about eight years old, I subscribed to Highlights Magazine filled with fun learning activities. In the back of one issue was an invitation to send in for a certificate entitling you to board one of the first rockets taking people to the moon. This possibility was incredible to me! My Mom, rolling her eyes, graciously paid for and sent in for my certificate. I had my ticket! I was going to the moon someday! I couldn’t wait!
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In January 2024, Mary Anne participated as a facilitator of the Writers’ Wisdom Circle at a retreat for writers. She shared her knowledge of self-publishing with the other writers.
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Reflections from the Red Kayak “Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other’s eyes for an instant?” Henry David Thoreau, Walden This question is the opening quote of my new book, Paddlin’ with Thoreau, the 4th one in my Reflections from the Red Kayak series. The pictures above are
