by S.F. Powell | Aug 25, 2020 | Living Life
Positive Thinking Does a Body Good The COVID-19 pandemic. Social isolation from mandated social distancing. Social injustice challenges. Political and economic upheaval. Environmental threats. And then there’s just the everyday human, family living drama which begins...
by S.F. Powell | Aug 11, 2020 | Living Life
Birthday Parties for Kids Writers have lives outside the pages of their books. A party planned for a young member of my family got me thinking … One of the most significant events in parenthood: a youngster’s birthday parties. From the milestone first, fifth, and...
by S.F. Powell | Jul 28, 2020 | Writing Life
Publishing a Children’s Book—Easier Said than Done The ‘New Normal’ (as people are calling it) has parents and caretakers of children pursuing many an indoor entertainment options for their wards. Computer games and videos have their place, but a good book is...
by S.F. Powell | Jul 14, 2020 | Writing Life
The Clouds: A Source of Writing Inspiration Ever reclined on a blanket in the grass or on the hood of a car and gazed at the sky, contemplating the clouds? Sure, you have. Most people have at some point or another. With all the social distancing requirements of the...
by S.F. Powell | Jun 30, 2020 | Living Life
Cooking on the Grill Summertime is here. Time for preparing meals without heating the house when possible. The social distancing imposed by the pandemic limits our dining options in many ways. Now’s a great time to consider the value of cooking on the grill. Cooking...
