Michigan BLUE recently redesigned its website, making it easier for readers to catch up on issues they’ve missed. Whether you’re a Michigan resident or wish you could be one, this gorgeous magazine will inspire you to explore the beauty of our Great Lakes State. I’ve enjoyed my working relationship with BLUE for several years. The Summer 2018 issue contains a reflective essay I wrote on midlife and aging, which was inspired one morning while I was collecting beach stones on the shores of Lake Michigan. You can read it here. 

“Be a reflection of what you’d like to see in others. If you want love, give love. If you want honesty, give honesty. If you want respect, give respect. You get in return what you give.” ~Dr. Wayne Dyer Autumn on the St. Joseph River / Cindy La Ferle ______ Please visit the home page for additional content and social media sharing options.   Parts of this blog do not show on digital devices.

Autumn is the perfect time of year to get serious about writing — and there’s nothing like a day-long conference to recharge your creative batteries. On October 20, I’ll be joining a terrific group of Michigan authors, speakers, and educators at the 11th Annual Rochester Writers’ Conference at Oakland University, Rochester, MI. In my workshop, Freeing Your Personal Mythology, I’ll discuss how to identify and release the cultural and family stories that define your life and shape your viewpoints. If you’re looking for material for your memoir or new topics for personal essays, this workshop will help you get started. Other presentation topics at the one-day conference include: *Top 25 publishing trends *How to…

“Maybe we are all cabinets of wonders.”  ? Brian Selznick, The Invention of Hugo Cabret Poster art for The Box Factory exhibit by Douglas La Ferle It’s often said that married couples eventually start to resemble one another. While I’m not sure that’s true of the two of us, Doug and I have noticed many common themes in our artwork. Anyone who visits our home studio agrees that our pieces, grouped together, look as though they were plucked from a very quirky cabinet of curiosities. So we’re very excited about our first joint art exhibit opening this weekend at The Box Factory for the Arts in St. Joseph, MI. The Problem with Conformity…

“Mix a little foolishness with your most serious plans.  It is wise to be silly at the right moment.”  ~Horace Cindy La Ferle _________ Please visit the home page for additional content.  Parts of this blog do not show on digital devices.