“The only thing more dangerous than ignorance is arrogance.”  ~Albert Einstein Snow job / Cindy La Ferle ______ To view more content, or to share this post on social media, please visit the homepage.

“No act of kindness is ever wasted. Thank you.”  ~Aesop Birthday shopping in Saugatuck / Cindy La Ferle ______ For social media sharing buttons and more content, please visit the home page.  Please share with your friends.

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…