I don't remember ever seeing a real blue bird, but I had painted one. It was a plastic model, one of several I bought or was given as a gift. … Continue reading Blue Bird Winter by Duane L. Herrmann
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Squirrel by Linda McKenney
My daughter was calling. “Mom, we’re at your house and something is very weird.” My childrencheck on our home when we are away for the winter. “I’m sending you pictures.” … Continue reading Squirrel by Linda McKenney
Feeding Frenzy by Anne Sterling
Until a bear bent our sturdy bird feeder like a pretzel, I was the happy voyeur of many a colorful bird that brightened the stark view out my kitchen window. … Continue reading Feeding Frenzy by Anne Sterling
Approaching that Place by Duane L. Herrmann
As you approach that place, from any direction, you see the building rise above the trees. It is several times taller than the trees. Even though no trees are directly … Continue reading Approaching that Place by Duane L. Herrmann
A WALK THROUGH THE ADIRONDACK WOODS by Edward Pontacoloni
Come take a walk with me. At the lower altitudes, the Adirondacks are a mixed-wood forest consisting of deciduous hardwoods like red and white oaks, sugar and red maples, and … Continue reading A WALK THROUGH THE ADIRONDACK WOODS by Edward Pontacoloni
Sharing Space with Russell Banks by Nathalie ThillÂ
Russell Banks was one of our greatest American authors, so you’d think I’d remember the first time I met him. But, the truth is I don’t. What I remember is … Continue reading Sharing Space with Russell Banks by Nathalie ThillÂ
A Hero Is… by Duane L. Herrmann
One who puts the needsof others above their own, Who rises above their situationto benefit and assistothers, Who does not pass on their painto others in their lives,Who does not … Continue reading A Hero Is… by Duane L. Herrmann
There are No Parades for Things that Don’t Happen by Bill Martin
Too often there is silence where voice is needed. That lone voice that may be vibrating against the grain is often all we need to change the future of what … Continue reading There are No Parades for Things that Don’t Happen by Bill Martin
Writer Websites 101
Guest post by ACW Visiting Writer Erin Dorney In addition to building and maintaining my own author website for seven years, I have helped grocery stores, music festivals, nonprofit nature … Continue reading Writer Websites 101