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Debby Roberts is cruisin’ with us!

Cruise, CruisersFebruary 25, 2013645Views 0Likes 0Comments

"This will be my first cruise ever and hopefully many more to come. I will be with a group of sea worthy friends and looking forward to the adventure. I work in the arts, so I am looking forward to the adventures and checking out what the locals do at the ports we visit. This…

Memoirs Worth Reading

Love to WriteFebruary 25, 20131KViews 0Likes 0Comments

I’m often asked, “What’s your favorite memoir?” That’s a tough question; it’s like asking someone to choose between their children. I have many favorite memoirs, and usually the one I like best is the one I’m currently reading, but I do have some I revisit often, ones that bring a smile to my face just…

Port of Call: Falmouth, Jamaica

CruiseFebruary 24, 2013900Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jamaica has long been a mainstay of Caribbean vacations as a year-round haven for sun and fun-seekers, filled with jungled mountains and waterfalls, beautiful sandy beaches, and notoriously friendly locals. The Port of Falmouth is on Jamaica's North coast, slightly east of Montego Bay, and is a new addition to Royal Caribbean's cruising itinerary. In 2011, the…

Writing Prompt: Born this way

SpotlightFebruary 20, 2013643Views 0Likes 0Comments

What have you been told about the circumstances of your birth? Were you born in a hospital or at home? What are the stories surrounding your birth? Were you a planned addition to the family or a happy accident? Were there any problems or worries during your mother’s pregnancy? Set the timer for ten minutes. Write…

Healing Arts: The Story of Survival

SpotlightFebruary 15, 2013647Views 0Likes 0Comments

Healing Arts: The Story of Survival is an exhibition of works by people who participated in the Artist-In-Residence program at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Orlando. The informative exhibition tells the story of diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship by celebrating health, healing, and the therapeutic power of art. In March 2011, MD Anderson implemented an artist in residence…

Genealogical Society of Sarasota, bringing their ancestors to life

SpotlightFebruary 15, 2013877Views 0Likes 0Comments

On Saturday, February 9th, I had the privilege of sharing by Bring Your Ancestors to Life presentation with members of the Genealogical Society of Sarasota. We discussed many forms a family history story can take, and I was thrilled by the enthusiasm in the room! It's not easy to know what to do with a collection of facts and…

Everything you always wanted to know…

SpotlightFebruary 14, 2013899Views 0Likes 0Comments

... about writing your life story, but were too afraid to ask! Why should I write my life story? Where do I start? How do I finish? What should I leave in? What should I take out? Can I write my story even if my spelling and grammar aren't that great? Should I write about…

Happy Valentine’s Day!

SpotlightFebruary 13, 2013837Views 0Likes 0Comments

Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, so today we're going to write about that marvelous day of romance and all-around caring. In its origins, the day supposedly honored Valentinus, a martyr in Roman times who was imprisoned and executed for performing weddings for soldiers not allowed to marry and for helping the Christians. It was author Geoffrey…

Writing Your Life: Spring 2013 Nine-Week Class

SpotlightFebruary 12, 2013652Views 0Likes 0Comments

Join the fun and sign up for our next nine-week Writing Your Life class, which begins on Thursday, March 14th and runs through Thursday, May 9th. Classes are held on eight consecutive Thursdays from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. at the Marks Street Recreational Center in downtown Orlando. On the ninth week of class, we enjoy a…

Port of Call: Labadee, Haiti

CruiseFebruary 12, 2013947Views 0Likes 0Comments

Our first stop after a full day of writing at sea on the Writing the Waves cruise is the exclusive island of Labadee, Haiti. Labadee is located on the north side of Hispaniola and offers pristine beaches, plenty of activities and local flair. The warm, clear waters are a perfect match for aquatic activities. You…