February 9, 2012
Today, I received by mail, my monthly issue of Kiwanis Magazine. The 97th Annual Kiwanis International Convention is being held in New Orleans this summer. The eclectic culture that permeates the city will provide a lively experience for Kiwanians coming together from all over the world.
Hospitality and conventions are not new to this city. The spirit of the “Crescent City” and its residents has always been joyfully shared with tourists through the city’s music, regional culinary delights and architecture. There are French, Cajun, Spanish, Creole, Carribean influences throughout the city and it’s people.
In 2005, deadly Hurricane Katrina hit the city of New Orleans. The images our country saw on television were beyond belief. At the time, our son was a junior at an outstanding high school with a state of the art film program. His school, Burr and Burton Academy www.burrburton.org sent him and another student, an outstanding writer, to Louisiana to produce a documentary film about the ravages of the storm on the city and its people. A contingent of other compassionate and giving students went along to do relief work – cleaning up and mucking out flooded houses. They did all they could, while they were there, to help families to rebuild their lives.
The film footage that our son returned with, after two trips to the scene, gave my husband and me an even deeper look at the devastation and the despair. Seven years ago, I thought “how in the world will they ever restore their properties and their spirits? There is so much to do.”
The city of New Orleans has proven it has spirit and soul! The city has begun humming with activity again. Its people are fulfilling examples for others that we can rise above the worst of times with the right attitude.
Welcome back, New Orleans! Welcome back. I am delighted that you will serve as host city to Kiwanis International this year.
For more information on Kiwanis International and the service club’s mission to improve the quality of life for children and families worldwide”, please visit www.kiwanis.org on-line.
There is also a new cellphone app for Kiwanis. Download it on your cell phone! I did.
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February 2, 2012
Today on All Things Fulfilling, we are going to veer from the norm. Instead of communicating through words, I offer up some views of twenty outstanding bookstores in the world.
On this blog site we do a lot of chattering about selling books through e-commerce. It is the most effective way for independent publishers to sell their books. But, I, for one, hope bookstores never disappear.
The experience of entering into the doors of these featured bookstores can not even be described. You have to see for yourself. Take a tour because most of these brick and mortar bookstores are in far off reaches of the world. It may be the only chance you will get see what is inside! Here is a preview picture to draw you in. This bookstore is the Livravia Lello in Porto, Portugal.
If I have whetted your curiosity for more, enter through the doors of more bookstores through this link!
http://bit.ly/y6ChhU
Happy Travels everyone, while you are there, pick up a book for me!
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January 27, 2012
“We never know how far reaching something we may think, say or do today will affect the lives of millions tomorrow.” – B.J. Palmer
Today, we are featuring first time author Darcie Chan. She will be the first of many to come authors who have found success as an independent publisher of an electronic book. Darcie Chan is an environmental lawyer who has entered into the contemporary publishing market with her novel The Mill River Recluse.
The story, set in Vermont, is about a wealthy occupant in mysterious marble house. The main character suffers from a social disorder, limiting her to communicate through her bedroom window with a few key characters in her town. Chan weaves a story of love and friendship that has landed this fictitious novel on the New York Times best seller e-book list. Indie Reader touts the book “as real page turner.” Excellent reviews have come from Kirkus and it also holds a place on the USA Today’s list of best selling books, too.
More of 430,000 copies of Darcie Chan’s novel have been sold. It is downloadable from the leading on-line booksellers at a very affordable price of 99 cents. She has already made more than she in all likelihood would have been paid as an advance from a traditional publisher.
Darcie Chan is just one example of an author who has decided to go the digital publishing route, and has found success as an unknown writer. She has been approached by film studios who want to produce an book to film adaptation of her story, too. For more information on The Mill River Recluse, please visit www.darciechan.com.
We will continue to feature other inspiring stories about e-book authors on All Things Fulfilling. Check back with this blog site.
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January 12, 2012
“In the houses of the humble a little library in my opinion is a most precious possession.” ~ John Bright
Listen up, Librarians! The American Library Association Mid Winter Conference is on the horizon. Dallas, Texas will be the hosting city this year and the gathering will be from January 20 – 24, 2012. It is not too late to register now. http://www.alamidwinter.org/
It is not surprising this event is being held in Dallas since Barbara Bush ,one America’s most beloved former first ladies resides in Texas. She is a former librarian. Her fulfilling passion has been all things books and all things libraries. Mrs. Bush’s involvement in the art of library science has been much appreciated over the years.
This year’s conference will be geared around transforming libraries for the needs of its patrons. There will be over 300 discussion groups. Surely, the subject of e-books will be among the discussion. David Lankes of the Syracuse iSchool will be on hand this year. For those unfamiliar with the Syracuse iSchool, its focus is “leveraging technology and enhancing business.” http://bit.ly/xNth3w.
There will be exhibits of books and the opportunity to buy at the Mid Winter Conference. A designated area will be available for new and independent presses to launch their latest titles, too. The United States Postal Service will be set up to assist librarians with shipping their purchases back to the libraries in their home towns.
Don’t miss out on the American Library Association Mid Winter Conference. Register today!
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January 5, 2012
“If art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow his vision wherever it takes him.” ~ John F Kennedy
Our homes are an expression of ourselves. Personal stories are told through our possessions and how we decorate. There are those who would say that the kitchen is the heart of the home. For individuals who live surrounded with art and books, many would argue that point.
There is a hotel in New York City that makes art enthusiasts and bibliophiles feel as if they have not left their most valued treasures behind. The Library Hotel http://bit.ly/tONEG in mid-town Manhattan is creatively appointed with art and books. The ten floors of the hotel are dedicated to subjects that are found in the Dewey Decimal System. When you make your reservation, select a space that tugs at your heart. The adornment of art and books in your room will embellish your stay.
Perhaps you may like philosophy, religion and The Arts, ask for a room in those categories. Maybe you find the social sciences, history, or math more enticing. If you are a techie you will not feel locked out of this place. There is room at the Library Hotel for you, too. The entire hotel is a great place to discover and explore!
While you are in New York City, don’t forget to take in the sights. A few places not to miss on the art and culture scene are:
- Carnegie Hall
- The United Nations
- St.Patrick’s Cathedral
- The New York Public Library
- On and off-Broadway Shows
- Comedy Clubs
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Immersing ourselves in the climate and culture of other places enriches our lives. Experience it now. There is only one life to live.
If you are unable to take to the road, surround yourself with what makes you most happy. Even something as simple as fragrant candles or beautifully handcrafted soaps can make your life more fulfilling.
No matter where we go, it is always good to come home.
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December 22, 2011
“The greatest gift is a portion of thyself.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
If you visited All Things Fulfilling yesterday, I made a promise I intend to keep today. Here is a short list of my favorite children’s books, published in the 1980s ,when I was raising our young son. At the time, there was nary whisper of the changes that were on the horizon for the publishing industry, at least not that I was aware of. Thus, the following books are mostly, if not all, traditionally published.
In today’s world, there are many fulfilling reads, for children and adults, published independently of the big six or seven conglomerates. What changes we have witnessed in publishing over the past ten or twelve years!
Jan Brett’s books ranked high on our list of treasured children’s books. Living in the north country of Vermont, our family related to the Nordic themes and art illustrations that were present in most of Jan’s books:
- The Mitten
- Trouble with Trolls
- Annie and the Wild Animals
- Wild Christmas Reindeer
New Hampshire author, Tomie DePaolo’s books, claimed a stake in our hearts, too. My son’s love of Native American history and lore drew us to several of Tomie’s books.
- The Legend of Indian Paintbrush
- The Legend of Blue Bonnet
- The Legend of the Poinsettia
A few others to consider by various authors:
- The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey (now adapted for film)
- The Napping House
- The Jolly Postman
- The Polar Express (also was adapted for film)
Don’t forget to take time out of this busy holiday season to appreciate God’s gift to you, your child. Spending time with the little ones is far more valuable than anything you will ever find in a shopping mall! The rewards are great for both parent and child.
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December 13, 2011
“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” - William Arthur Ward
The holiday season is in full swing, the signs are there – decorations, holiday fairs, parties, an appointment book that has become ragged and torn. A sure sign it is time to ring out the old and bring in the new. Increased activity of UPS, Fed Ex and other delivery trucks on the highways and byways, indeed indicates Christmas is near.
On this blog site, we often recognize the work of artists and crafts persons working in a variety of mediums – writers, poets, painters, sculptors, filmmakers, potters, musicians and more. But there is another important form of art that we tend to forget – the art of serving others.
If you have ever worked in a service industry, or lived in a resort area, you become acutely aware of those who serve. These folks carry an extra burden at this time of year. In light of that fact, I would like to pause today to recognize people in all sectors of the service industry. They deserve our gratitude!
- Heartfelt thanks to nurses, doctors, hospice workers, and all medical staff.
- Oodles of praise for mail carriers and delivery persons
- Obliged to those who wait tables, to housekeepers, concierge and valets, too.
- Respect for chefs, plumbers, electricians, builders, excavators and more.
- Rewards for military servicemen and women who have ever kept us safe – well deserved
- Abundance of kudos for repair shops, retail employees, gas station attendants, grocers.
- Yule Tide Greetings to those service people I have missed such as the clergy. Many of you, because you serve, may miss holiday celebrations with families or friends. We greatly appreciate that you are fulfilling a need for the work that you do. We desperately need people like you!
Don’t forget to give a token of thanks to those who serve. Let them know that you appreciate what they do, over the holidays and each and every day of the year, too!
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December 9, 2011
“Do what you can with what you have, where you are” ~ Theodore Roosevelt
Here in our own little center of the Writers universe in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, the Steamboat Writers Group ww.steamboatwritersgroup.com has grown since early this fall. Perhaps people have decided the time to tell their story is now.
“Holidays in the Rockies” is a featured event this weekend, in town. Artisans, craftsmen (and women), and other “creatives,” including local authors, will be gathered and selling their wares. Support those who work with great entrepreneurial spirit in cottage industries and in the independent publishing industry, too.
Members of our meet-up group, SHe Writes Steamboat, an affiliate of the Colorado Independent Publishers Association www.cipacatalog.com will be selling and signing books. We will be located at Booth #l at the Bud Werner Library from 9am to 4pm. Some of our gifted writers such as Kathy Cunningham Guler, Dawn V Obrecht, Susan Mead, Karen Gilroy and Jo Hardesty Lauter will be there to introduce you to their books and to greet you. Ali Boehm will be in attendance with her brother’s book “Louie’s Saxophone” too. Stop by the Steamboat Art Depot across the street. Our member Mary Kurtz will be selling her books and her photographic note cards at the second locale for the event.
Have plans and unable to attend? You’ll get a second chance. Join Karen Gilroy at the Bud Werner Library on Wednesday evening the 14th at 6:30pm. She will be giving a presentation based on her book “Discovering the Healer Within.” The following evening, on Thursday, December 15th at 6pm Mary Kurtz will be introducing her book. It is of great regional interest here in Routt County and the surrounds. Mary’s book is “ At Home in the Elk River Valley: Reflections on Family, Place and the West.”
Literature will be available for those who are considering telling their stories in the New Year. The mission of SHe Writes Steamboat is to support independent publishers and to foster independent publishing success.
See you on Saturday, December 10th!
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December 7, 2011
“A man is a man in every part of the world. It has nothing to do with race. It has to do with the culture and education that each man has received since he was a child, in his home. It has to do with how he was raised.” ~ Alicia Machado
I try to walk almost every day. It takes real commitment in my busy life but, I find my most important work of the day often gets accomplished while I walk. I keep my heart healthy and my spirit well-fed with the beautiful scenery that surrounds me out of doors. Snow capped mountains of 10,000 feet or more, big beautiful vistas and the feel of the winter wind or sounds of the rushing water on the Yampa River fuels me along as I walk. I have to remind myself to look up and not down, otherwise I will miss what inspires me the most.
As challenging as it can be in mountain country, I most often walk uphill. My best blog writing in my head, and from my heart, often occurs as I walk to the crest of the peaks. I build my story, step by step, as I move along. After a while, I forget that I am traveling by foot. It is as if I am taking a ride on that great invention of an escalator. I move forward with little effort and eventually without noticing, from whence I came, I am at the top.
When winter sets in, leaving the warmth of a cozy shelter is hard. Before I set out, I often think – what is in this walk for me? Never do I have to find the answers, the answers find me. It is all in the design of nature. This occurrence, time and time again, proves to me there is indeed, someone out there guiding and watching over me. I truly can not imagine living on this Earth without that fulfilling thought. Can you?
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December 2, 2011
“Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe.” ~ Gail Devers
What do you get when you put together art, religion, crisis, history and architecture together? The basis for a great televised mini-series, of Ken Follett’s novel Pillars of the Earth, adapted for film.
Tonight and tomorrow (12/2 and 12/3/11) , on the Channel known for bringing outstanding behind the scenes Specials about films to viewers everywhere, a look at the making of the Pillars of the Earth mini-series will be featured! Don’t miss out.
For broadcast times and channels, please visit the website of Reelz Channel. Here you go, I will hook you up! http://bit.ly/rYU4km.
Congratulations go out to the crew that brings these Weekly Specials to broadcast on a regular basis! I am proud to say, our favorite filmmaker is part of the team, as lead editor. Way to go Marc! A Shout Out to you and the others dedicated at Reelz to bringing outstanding productions to the viewers. For more information on the visual effects and film editing work of Marc R Leonard, please visit http://bit.ly/tWdLnk.
Have a great weekend everyone! I will be back on Monday with more independent words, thoughts and views on www.AllThingsFulfilling.com.
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Today, I received by mail, my monthly issue of Kiwanis Magazine. The 97th Annual Kiwanis International Convention is being held in New Orleans this summer. The eclectic culture that permeates the city will provide a lively experience for Kiwanians coming together from all over the world. 
For more information on Kiwanis International and the service club’s mission to improve the quality of life for children and families worldwide”, please visit www.kiwanis.org on-line. 
