“There is nothing more powerful in the world than a good story” Tyrion Lannister GOT (Okay, so Tyrion was a fictional character in a fantasy world, but as in all great fiction, truth is told). I am inspired to initiate yet another project. Right now I am juggling a few biggies, but this idea may… Continue reading Introducing Grand Prompts
Category: Becoming America’s Stories
Back in New York Coffee Share
Good morning, Everyone. I’m back in New York. Burr, it’s a lot colder than South Carolina. Grab your coffee. Let’s catch up. If we were having coffee together, I would report I had cleared out the rented condo, pack the car, strapped my bicycle to the rack, tied Matt’s recumbent bike on the car roof,… Continue reading Back in New York Coffee Share
An Anniversary Born In Flames
On March 25, 1911, the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire killed 146 garment workers. Most were young first generation or recently immigrated Jewish and Italian women. It was an early spring Saturday afternoon. The workers were looking forward to getting their pay and returning home after working a long ten-hour day. Instead, flames burst from a scrap… Continue reading An Anniversary Born In Flames
Coffee in March
Good morning, Everyone. I am in my office. It is brisk and blustery, but the sound of the ocean surf and the view can’t be beat. Grab your coffee. Let’s catch up. If we were having coffee together, I would report that Matt and I decided to stay on Hilton Head Island near the kids… Continue reading Coffee in March
Smorgasbord Children’s Reading Room – #Historical Antoinette Truglio Martin, #Dragons Janice Spina
Another wonderful review from Sally Cronin's team at Smorgasbord Children's Reading Room. Thanks a bunch for the love.