Posts by Carol Ross
Poem As Food for the Soul: The Fat of the Land
A friend emailed me this morning with a poem from The Writer’s Almanac about summer family reunions. Photo by djtansey She advised: Click on the link to listen to Garrison Keillor read the poem aloud. It’s much better that way. So I did. I read along while listening to the woodsy voice of the long…
Read MoreWill You Join Me in Chicago on July 19?
I recently sent an email with the subject line, "Will You Join Me in Chicago on July 19?" to people who have attended my webinars and workshops over the last few years. The body of the email detailed a meetup that I've organized–dinner at a favorite restaurant near the campus of Northwestern University, my alma…
Read More100 Days and 5 Minutes To Spread Beauty Across the Miles
I wandered into a treasure trove of beauty today, when I went to this fine art photographer's site, davidleaser.com, and found stunning pictures of flowers. The best part is that he makes his photographs available as free e-cards! 100 spectacular visuals of exquisite flowers with names like Peruvean Dancer and Pretty Much Picasso and Solar…
Read MoreSummer Solstice Virtual Party on June 20
Every year, in honor of the longest day of the year, a friend throws a Summer Solstice party. It’s a wonderful reason to get together—a backyard celebration with food, music, and good conversation. And now, in a digital world, where friends can be across the globe, it’s a little harder to gather. But let’s try…
Read MoreBeing Well-Used
This morning I had a phone conversation with a college friend. It's been decades since we lived down the hall from each other in the dorm. Both of our careers have evolved in ways that we couldn't have imagined when we were 18 years old. I was calling my friend to get advice on the…
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