PinnedThe Impact of DEI Policies on Arts and LiteratureBy Nadja Maril, author of RECIPES FROM MY GARDENFeb 27Feb 27
Creative Ways to Use Excess Cucumbers plus a Writing PromptEvery year, since we’ve been planting a vegetable garden, one species of plant will produce prolifically. One year it was tomatoes, another…3d agoA response icon13d agoA response icon1
Fire Walking in Sofia BulgariaIt’s summer. It’s hot. A few weeks ago, there was a heat dome over the United States.Jul 6Jul 6
Discovering the Martenitsa: Symbol of Spring in BulgariaSpring had already arrived when we visited Sofia, Bulgaria in late April, but fortunately for us, Martenitsi were still hanging on the…Jun 24Jun 24
Lessons from Nature: Writing Fables for Kindness and ChangeWhat a sight on a damp misty morning, a robin perched on a street sign preening its feathers. The orange red of its breast feathers…Jun 18Jun 18
The Excesses of an Authoritarian Regime, Exploring Romania’s Colossal Parliament BuildingIn my tour through the massive rooms and corridors of the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, Romania, I felt as if I was walking around the…Jun 13Jun 13
Exploring Dracula: The Legends of RomaniaBe careful of vampires, said friends when they learned I’d be traveling in Romania. Were they joking?Jun 5Jun 5
Embroidered Memories: Souvenirs That Tell a StoryI try to travel light, carry few possessions and purchase the minimal of souvenirs. Ironically, I used to make my living from selling…May 27May 27
Exploring the Mystique of the Black Sea and OurselvesI knew that in April I could not expect to go swimming, but I imagined a beach with wide expanses of sand where I could sit and stare at…May 22May 22
Visiting Peles Castle, Romania: Tips for Avoiding Long LinesRomania is a country rich with scenic charms that include the Black Sea, prehistoric ruins, and medieval fortifications. One of the most…May 13May 13
