HVAC Trading Cards? Sure, Why Not?

HVAC doesn't sound like the most exciting topic to write about, but it's actually pretty interesting. The industry has long been a leader in energy efficiency, for instance. New technologies are always being applied to the development of products, and in the U.S., the "Made in USA" logo truly means something -- creating not just … Continue reading HVAC Trading Cards? Sure, Why Not?

The Read My Writin’ Round-up

I've been able to write a lot about where I live, recently - in the Berkshires of Massachusetts - so this shameless round-up of my own work is pulled together with a Berkshire County theme. First, the latest; I wrote a 'Parents-Eye Review' for Berkshire Family Focus, upon the opening of the new Berkshire Carousel. … Continue reading The Read My Writin’ Round-up

Get on the Bus: Next Stop Virtual Blog Tour!

A couple of weeks ago, author, artist and mom Suzi Banks Baum (look, it rhymes) invited me to join the “My Writing Process” blog tour. This tour rolls out across three new bloggers each time the bus leaves the station; I'm one of three posting today, and in a couple of weeks down the road, … Continue reading Get on the Bus: Next Stop Virtual Blog Tour!

The wicked Mrs. B.

Blogtoberfest Guest Post #3, By Natasha Clark   When I was in fifth grade I had a teacher that I’ll call Mrs. B. I never liked that Mrs. B. She had a bountiful head of curly thick hair that she never really quite seemed to know what to do with. She always had a frown … Continue reading The wicked Mrs. B.

Madvertising Update

I met real-life Mad Woman Jane Maas this week -- author of Mad Women, her memoir of life as a copywriter at top Madison Avenue ad shops. The biggest takeaway of the day, for me, was that at 80 Jane Maas has the energy of a 20-something. I hope I have half the energy at … Continue reading Madvertising Update