PinnedThe Impact of DEI Policies on Arts and LiteratureBy Nadja Maril, author of RECIPES FROM MY GARDENFeb 27Feb 27
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
Experiencing Bucharest: A Piano Concert to RememberThe six degrees of separation posit that that each one of us is connected to each other by six people or less. And surely that was the case…May 6May 6
Why We Must Protect Our Right to ReadBanned books. I’ve written about this subject more than once. A move to take control of our schools, libraries, and private universities…Apr 16Apr 16
Creative Recipes: Wild Goose Hash and a Food Writing PromptFood prices are on the rise here in the USA. So as not to be wasteful, I try to think of clever ways to use leftovers. In our refrigerator…Apr 8Apr 8
Breaking into Publishing: Insights from Ellis ElliotEllis Elliot is a dancer, a teacher, a poet, and soon to be published novelist. Her journey towards publication and her life experiences…Apr 2Apr 2
Unlocking Your Writing Potential: The Power of Classes and NewslettersSeveral times a day, the email notices arrive, inviting me to participate in a writing class. Get your pocket MFA, they advertise. Learn…Mar 19Mar 19
