It's a busy time of year for many people (including me), and this morning is no exception.
So here's just one thought: wherever you are, whatever you're doing, stop for a moment and be silent.
For instance, on my end of the world, the sun is streaming through the window, and I can hear street traffic in the distance. My dark roast needs a warm-up, but it's sitting in a beautiful white mug with the words "Mom" written in blue and purple all over it, a gift from Rebekah.
At my left is my cell phone, which goes off incessantly with messages. But the phone was handpicked by my son Timothy to meet all my needs, and I didn't even need to set it up; he did that all for me.
It's a beautiful day, isn't it?
Now, here's where to find information and after that, the stories.
Non-bylined features:
So here's just one thought: wherever you are, whatever you're doing, stop for a moment and be silent.
For instance, on my end of the world, the sun is streaming through the window, and I can hear street traffic in the distance. My dark roast needs a warm-up, but it's sitting in a beautiful white mug with the words "Mom" written in blue and purple all over it, a gift from Rebekah.
At my left is my cell phone, which goes off incessantly with messages. But the phone was handpicked by my son Timothy to meet all my needs, and I didn't even need to set it up; he did that all for me.
It's a beautiful day, isn't it?
Now, here's where to find information and after that, the stories.
Non-bylined features:
Monday through Saturday I assembled my non-bylined works - brief posts and calendar listings - into one convenient file and posting them on Facebook in the evening, so readers can easily choose the ones they want to read.
One can also find those event listings, the Gotta Do It calendar, as well as the pets, health, faith, and arts and entertainment calendars, under the sections tab on the left hand side of http://www.theherald-news.com/. Click on "features" and the topics drop down. Gotta Do It runs under "people."
Community news? Again, under the sections tab, under features, and by topic. Updates are posted on these days in print and web (and some only on web on other days as I have the time): Monday (pets), Tuesday (health), Thursday (faith), Friday (arts and entertainment), and Sunday (people).
Daily updates: I do post the briefs and calendars on Twitter during the week, so you're welcome to follow me at @Denise_Unland61.
BryonySeries stuff: I post curated content relating to the BryonySeries at @BryonySeries. And assorted related content at www.facebook.com/BryonySeries. And of course, please follow the adventures of Bertrand the Mouse on Instagram at bertrand_bryonyseries.
If you're a writer anywhere in the world, you're welcome to jon WriteOn Joliet's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/writeonminooka/?ref=bookmarks. We're based in Joliet, Illinois, but we love to meet and interact with writers outside our area, too.
Upcoming events:
These are listed here: https://www.bryonyseries.com/fetes-and-feasts.
Books and Such
Information on my books (including where to buy) along with upcoming events is at www.bryonyseries.com.
Thank you for reading The Herald-News. And for reading this blog. And if you've read (or plan to read) any of my books. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Not just lectures and war stories
Not just lectures and war stories
Joliet Police Explorer Post #220 gives youth opportunities
https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/11/28/ff216202a70a465fb3364bf8e9d3b842/index.xml
An Extraordinary Life: 'He was just a good human being'
Michael Cecchi of #Shorewood loved to help and he helped with a smile
https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/12/01/a2eb0918046e4bfb8712a4c33e0af6e3/index.xml
A chance to break the poverty cycle
CASA of Will County partnering with giveback
"About 96 percent of the families we serve are considered to be very low income," Melanie Buhle, director of advancement for CASA of Will County, said. "A lot of the families we work with make $15,000 or less year. We have a lot of homeless families as well."
https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/11/29/79abf39c2cef4c4c9747a7f47fbe8c78/index.xml
Called by God to create and share
Kathy Ellinger writes and illustrates so others will know God, too
https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/12/06/b501f25812a04554a741bb6df85eb8a4/index.xml
VIDEO: Kathy Ellinger shares an original poem
Joliet Police Explorer Post #220 gives youth opportunities
During their weekly meetings, the Explorers learn, through
instruction and role-playing,the various duties police officers perform, such
as responding to traffic stops, domestic violence and battery, as well as learning
some courtroom law.
Not just lectures and war stories
Joliet Police Explorer Post #220 gives youth opportunities
Rachel Smithberg said in an email: "We
learned how to handcuff and search, speak on the radio, and even do reports.
But most importantly, after classroom lectures, videos, PowerPoints, and even
demonstrations, we finally got to put it all into use."
https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/11/28/ff216202a70a465fb3364bf8e9d3b842/index.xml
An Extraordinary Life: 'He was just a good human being'
Michael Cecchi of #Shorewood loved to help and he helped with a smile
“It didn’t matter who you were. He’d talk to you,” Mike’s
wife, Jeanne, said. “And when he started talking to them, they’d become a
friend.”
https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/12/01/a2eb0918046e4bfb8712a4c33e0af6e3/index.xml
A chance to break the poverty cycle
CASA of Will County partnering with giveback
"About 96 percent of the families we serve are considered to be very low income," Melanie Buhle, director of advancement for CASA of Will County, said. "A lot of the families we work with make $15,000 or less year. We have a lot of homeless families as well."
https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/11/29/79abf39c2cef4c4c9747a7f47fbe8c78/index.xml
Called by God to create and share
Kathy Ellinger writes and illustrates so others will know God, too
Ellinger said since the early 1990s, she has never missed a
day of Mass. She doesn't have the stamina for religious life so she lives her
contemplative calling as a lay person.
"I can sing; I can chant; and I have a deep prayer
life," Ellinger said.
https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/12/06/b501f25812a04554a741bb6df85eb8a4/index.xml
VIDEO: Kathy Ellinger shares an original poem
VIDEO: Kathy Ellinger shares another original poem
https://www.theherald-news.com/video/id/736af2df-3693-44ab-ae2a-ed1b08ff48f5.html
It's looking a lot like Christmas in downtown Joliet
Illustration by Matt
Coundiff for "Visage." Follow him at www.facebook.com/artbymattcoundiff It's looking a lot like Christmas in downtown Joliet
Like many people who have lived in Joliet for many years, I
remember a different downtown, one that was busy and active at night,
especially during the holidays.
Of course, the "Light up the Holidays" event the
day after Thanksgiving is remisicent of those days and shows just how vibrant
Joliet really can be.
However, the holiday cheer doesn't disppear when the parade
ends, as these photos, all taken on Wednesday evening prove.
Taking time out to take in Joliet's holiday lights
On Wednesday night, that fourth child – now the same age I
was when I had him – decided to head to downtown Joliet just to walk and look,
while he took photos, because he likes downtowns and taking photos, and we both
like lighted holiday displays.
https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/07/taking-time-out-to-take-in-joliets-holiday-lights/abpg2f6/
LocalLit spotlight: Razia Fasih Ahmad of St. Charles
Ahmad said this about Tuesday's upcoming story: This story is about my first encounter with the tornado
since I had never heard this word in my country.
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