LYDIA One name she used, simple, waste-free she was. Linked with beauty, form, a part of nature herself, she filled her days photographing flowers, gardening and adorning Sam’s and her soul-filled home with artful collages of nature, colorful feathers, wisps of hay, bygone sprays from outdoors. The little nails she used to hang them on, […]

The Boardwalk heaves today, covered with salt spray not yet frozen. From our Thanksgiving tables a wave of energy filled with love and hope crested and will carry us to the new year, but then we’ll have to recharge. Please send me your ideas on how to do this.

A brilliant film, about a singular true story, one that filled my heart with admiration and compassion. We of the shy habit take giant steps forward and overcome our shyness, but some of the forces or genes that made us shy hibernate and when they see an opportunity they are capable of lunging forth to […]

How many personal blessings can we give thanks for! Things may seem bad in the world-at-large, but they could be worse. And then come on down to the Boardwalk,  have a look at the new cover for Brave, a Memoir of Overcoming Shyness and tell me what you think. We will stomp out shyness; it’s […]

When you’re over shyness and face-to-face with evil, mean people for the first time, you see a different side of humanity. Come to the Boardwalk and be strong. Stand up for what is yours. You’re worth more than mean people could ever aspire to.