Monthly Archives: June 2015

Hanging Out with Characters at the Fort

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Laura Orsini

Hanging Out with Characters at the Fort by C.K. Thomas Fort Worden sits two miles from the Victorian downtown buildings of Port Townsend, Wash. Commissioned in 1902 as an army installation intended to protect Puget Sound, today it’s one of … Continue reading →

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Save time, effort and energy – print your own USPS mailing labels

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Laura Orsini

Save time, effort and energy – print your own USPS mailing labels by Rebecca Joy Here are some thoughts and suggestions on how to make life a little more efficient as an independent author/publisher. For years I’ve had a PayPal … Continue reading →

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On Meditation’s Benefits for Creativity and Health

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Laura Orsini

On Meditation’s Benefits for Creativity and Health by Ellen Buikema During my university years, I signed up for a yoga course to offset the physics and calculus required as part of the core curriculum for engineering. I had to balance … Continue reading →

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Social media – must I, really? But I just want to write!

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Laura Orsini

Social media – must I, really? But I just want to write! by Robert Scanlan Laura O. invited me to guest blog. I accepted and then pondered, What do I write about? I share a simple story, reflective of one … Continue reading →

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Sailors, Boats, Teamwork, and a Charity Regatta: A Body Language Field Observation

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Laura Orsini

Sailors, Boats, Teamwork, and a Charity Regatta: A Body Language Field Observation by Barbara Chatzkel People believe that they can effectively interpret body language signals only when in close proximity to the other person. They tend to ignore the very … Continue reading →

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The Power of the Group: Prayers and Thoughts for Healing

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Laura Orsini

The Power of the Group: Prayers and Thoughts for Healing by Laura Orsini Amanda Palmer is an expert at asking, and she has figured out how to successfully harness the Power of the Group. So much so that she waged … Continue reading →

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Transcend and Include

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Laura Orsini

Transcend and Include by Christine Enking Years ago I read several books by Ken Wilbur, a modern-day philosopher of sorts. One of the main themes he asserted in his writing was the idea that, in our growth and development as … Continue reading →

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Business Wisdom from Dad

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Laura Orsini

Business Wisdom from Dad by Jake Poinier I received the writing and editing side of my brain from my mom’s side of the family, but it was my dad who taught me how the business world works. He died five … Continue reading →

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Genealogy and Race Politics

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Laura Orsini

Genealogy and Race Politics by Diana DeLugan Earlier this week, I caught up on some national news and heard Donald Trump formally announce his plan to run as a Republican candidate for President of the United States on the same … Continue reading →

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The Art of Finding Inspiration

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Laura Orsini

The Art of Finding Inspiration by Ofelia Montelongo I’m constantly tempted by worthless amusing activities instead of finishing my book. I frequently use this excuse: I’m not inspired, right now. I’m fully aware that inspiration doesn’t come every day nor … Continue reading →

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