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Favorite #84: Rocky River Elementary School

Creative Ways of Learning Rocky River Elementary School in Mooresville, NC is one of those schools where you feel welcome the minute you enter the door. Perhaps the bright and colorful halls contribute to that perception, but mostly it’s the bright and … Continue reading

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Favorite #52: Mooresville Public Library

Mooresville Public Library: Author Day  The Mooresville Public Library is an inviting place to visit, not only because of the wonderful books and aesthetic feel of the building, but also because of the kind, helpful employees on staff,  always ready … Continue reading

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Favorite #47: Farm at Weathers Creek

Enjoying the Artistic Side of Life Imagine a beautiful log house at the top of a hill surrounded on three sides by trees. Then imagine looking across a small front yard to see a field of golden hay blowing in … Continue reading

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Favorite #25: New Author

New Author: Garrett White             As an author, it’s always exciting to see someone publish for the first time. Those who have published before know the hardest part of the process isn’t the writing, but the rewriting, the editing and … Continue reading

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Friends and Writers

             I met author, Jenny Milchman, last year through a connection on LinkedIn.com.  After joining LinkedIn, it wasn’t long before I became a member of several writers’ groups and began following the threads. For those not familiar with the term, a “thread,” is a conversation on a common interest or … Continue reading

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Writing and Music Take Discipline

This is the second post in a four-part series by friend and past piano student, Katrena Allison. Katrena, a lover of music is also a talented writer, keeping current with trends by regularly updating her blogs and submitting new material to various magazines and internet sites. Today’s blog … Continue reading

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Music and Writing Connection

  Katrena Playing the Piano My guest blogger is not only a friend, but also a past piano student. Katrena Allison is a writer who enjoys touching children’s lives in a way that brings fun and enjoyment. This is a four part blog with … Continue reading

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Reading at China Grove Elementary School

The media specialist at China Grove Elementary School, Ms Litke, invited me to speak to  the kindergarten through fifth grade students on April 25th for National Poetry Month. The presentations took place in the media center where I shared with the … Continue reading

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Reading, Writing, and Workshops

       I broke my shoulder November 4th and I must say there has been quite a lot of pain from that break. However,  from this experience I’ve learned a lot about myself and just how strong I really am.  I’ve learned that I can endure and work … Continue reading

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