Writing Season One

Cranberry Orange Scones, Saving Seeds and the X Files?

Ever have a day rich with diversity? Today is such a day. Began with Cranberry Orange Scones then jumped to Saving Seeds and global agriculture then to - of all things - the X Files [one of my all time favorite tv shows]. And each is worth a spot in today's post. Read more →

Introducing new mosaic "Eclipse"

I love outer space "stuff." It's probably why I love scifi that takes place in space. I heard somewhere that humankind just might be making our first foray beyond the Moon within the next 25 years. Read more →

Joy of Cooking something Different

I like to cook. I'm even pretty good at it when not pressed for time or budget. I don't often cook big meat dishes though. However in the October issue of the Rachael Ray Magazine which I picked up at the grocery store last week, I came across a recipe that kind of lept off the page and said "Try this." Read more →

Daring Greatly vastly different from Daring to be Great

I just finished reading "Daring Greatly" by author Brene Brown and am so relieved that I don't have to torture myself with the idea that I'll never be great. Read more →

Excited to Announce New Fine Art Website

Today is a big day in my business. For some businesses, the announcement of a new product is the big news, but for me, it is the announcement of a website: Linda C Smith Fine Art. Read more →

Meet Florida Sculptor Eloise Ritt

When I go to an art museum, I find it is easy to gaze upon the works that hang upon the walls. With wall-hanging art like paintings and photographs, the relationship is pretty much triangular between the art, your eyes and your brain [and well, your heart]. Read more →

American Diners-it's not about the food

See, in America, you go to the diner, not for the food, but for the company you're with. Or you go to the diner because all you want is a simple meal without all the fuss of a "fancy" restaurant. Read more →

Halloween Writing Contest - The Last Pumpkin On Earth

See this lonely little pumpkin? Announcing the 1st Annual Halloween Writing Contest at Mosaic Mandalas. Read more →

Sunday afternoon streams of consciousness and WWII

Being that this is Labor Day weekend - a holiday weekend in the U.S. - I have taken a break from labor and have been watching some movies and reading some books. Read more →