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Kindling Stories: From ‘Genius’ Inspiration to BookThinkers Unboxing to Starbucks on Chocolate Avenue
Recently, my husband and I were engrossed in the movie “Genius,” a captivating biographical drama released in 2016. Directed by Michael Grandage and written by John Logan, the film draws inspiration from the compelling biography “Max Perkins: Editor of Genius” by A. Scott Berg, which earned the National Book Award in 1978. Set against the… Keep reading →
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The Art of Talking to Anyone.
This morning I was up at 3:45 AM. Although this is my normal wakeup time, I don’t always get up quite so early. But these days I have a lot to do and I’ll be away from my studio all day today so I decided I better get an early start. I’ve been listening to… Keep reading →
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Rolling Through Memories: A Tribute to Martin’s Potato Rolls and Portraits of White
With their generous support, Martin’s Potato Rolls and Bread played a significant role in making the 2023 Portraits of White tenth year milestone celebration a reality. Their commitment to excellence and community continues to shine through, and we are incredibly grateful for their partnership over the years. We extend our deepest gratitude to Martin’s for… Keep reading →
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“Brand New Me” CD release party a big success!
‘BRAND NEW ME’ CD RELEASE PARTY CELEBRATES HOPE Musician Frances Drost had never had a figure skating lesson in her life when in 2014, at age 47, a serious case of debilitating depression landed her on the ice. Drost’s latest CD, Brand New Me, is a celebration of overcoming obstacles, learning to fly when life… Keep reading →