As I mentioned in a recent blog post, I'm participating in Charlotte's Community Read for 2024. The "Food, Memories, and Writing" workshops are going well and I'm having a blast. The first event was held at Visart Video and the participants ate it up--excuse the pun. We talked about Buttermilk Graffiti, the showcase book for the event, and how… Continue reading Food, Memories, and Writing: Connecting Food & People
If you live in or near Charlotte, NC, I hope you will join me for a fun, free writing event in cooperation with Charlotte Mecklenburg's Community Read program. The book, Buttermilk Graffiti by Chef Edward Lee, chronicles Lee's culinary adventures as he tastes a variety of foods throughout the country. But unlike other foodies who talk about… Continue reading COMMUNITY READ + FREE WRITING WORKSHOP
It has been quite awhile since I have posted about a technology tool that I have found useful. In the last ten days I've used two that I want to share with you. During a recent class at Central Piedmont Community College on "Crafting Characters that Connect" I brought Joyce Hostetter into the classroom via… Continue reading Two Tech Toys and One Book
On Wednesday there was an article in the Charlotte Observer about two men who work with the 48-story Duke Energy Center in downtown Charlotte. They are setting up light displays that will coordinate with a variety of holidays and special events. I thought this was a very appropriate cartoon in today’s paper by Kevin Siers. Technorati Tags:… Continue reading A Good Cartoon is Worth a Thousand Words
If you live in or near Charlotte, NC then you know that public libraries are in huge financial trouble. I recently received this email: What is to become of libraries if funding is cut by 50%? Get the facts. Show your support. Join the conversation. Last week, Director of Libraries Charles Brown presented three scenarios… Continue reading SOS for PLCMC
In honor of Black History Month the Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Library is hosting a series of documentaries highlighting local African American history. The four films were produced by WBTV reporter Steve Crump; click here to see the schedule (scroll down to films). Today I saw the first movie, Lessons from the Lunch Counter, which recounts… Continue reading History Happened Here