A Few Words That Made a Story—and a Connection
Note from Elizabeth When my favorite brother-in-law, Andy LaRowe, told me about his young granddaughter’s accomplishments as an author, I knew …
Book Review: Mailman, by Stephen Starring Grant
Mailman: My Wild Ride Delivering the Mail in Appalachia and Finally Finding Homeby Stephen Starring GrantPublished 2025 by Simon & Schuster As …
The Curiosity Factor: Unveiling the Power of Curiosity in Relationship Building
by Janice Porter, guest contributor NOTE FROM ELIZABETH: Curiosity may have killed the cat… but in business, it builds powerful connections. And …
Labor Day Gratitude For Those Whose Work Enriches Our Lives
What is Labor Day? “Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic …
A Prayer For Our Country On July 4
I share this prayer each year from the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. It was written originally by The Rev. George Lyman Locke (1835-1919), Rector of …
Shrimp Etouffée
Serves 3-4 people Adapted by me and my mother-in-law, Ellen Cottrell, from a recipe for “Crayfish Etouffée” submitted by Mrs. Richard D. …
Author AI Workshop June 4, 2025
Book marketing doesn’t have to be so overwhelming. If you’ve felt stuck or stressed trying to promote your message, you’re not alone—and there’s a …
Book Review: Syme’s Letter Writer by Rachel Symes
A must-have treasure for every letter-writing enthusiast Syme’s Letter Writer: A Guide to Modern Correspondenceby Rachel SymePublished 2024 by …
Celebrate Earth Day with Nature-Inspired Stationery
Earth Day is April 22, and it’s a perfect time to pause and reflect on the natural beauty around us and strengthen our Connection with Nature, …