I’m a bit behind in posting this story from late April—but maybe now is just the right time. I love the images and what they show. They show people from different parts of our community helping each other, working together for a common cause, a good cause.
Read MoreThis video from the Professional Photographers of America does a good job of explaining why we should be printing our images, not leaving them to languish on our devices or in the cloud.
Read MoreRecently, I became famous among fourth graders from Crystal Lake Elementary School, when I was the guest speaker during a Zoom call with teacher Patrick Farley’s class. He interviewed me about the stories I am doing on my blog (like this one) where I cover good happenings in our community during the coronavirus. The kids were starting their own journals and Mr. Farley wanted me to talk a bit about my writing process.
Read MoreThe faces peer out from the computer screen, each beaming in from their own home, from their bedroom, their living room, their porch. The enthusiasm of their teacher grabs them, bringing them right back to that thing that they love--acting, singing, dancing, collaborating, connecting. It’s been several weeks since they walked through the doors of their beloved building, a place that is, for some, like a second home, when life is normal.
Read MoreToday I took a walk in Downtown Stuart, one of my first since the pandemic began. I had wanted to go for awhile, to see what was happening in our cute little downtown area, knowing many of the businesses were closed. My husband and I walked around in the fresh air, surrounded by the hot mugginess of Florida as summer approaches. There seemed to be others doing the same as we were—getting out and about.
Read MoreSometimes love comes in the form of a plastic egg full of candy. Or a Hot Wheels car, a chocolate bunny or a coloring book. For kids who have been uprooted from their homes, an Easter basket full of toys and candy can be a testament that they belong, that they matter and are worthy of this thoughtful gift.
Read MoreDr. Steven Parr, who is the director of emergency medicine for the Cleveland Clinic Martin Health System, usually spends his working hours overseeing the emergency rooms of the company’s hospitals along with taking care of a full load of patients. However, in the last few weeks, he has been pursuing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), in anticipation of a large caseload of coronavirus cases on the Treasure Coast.
Read MoreHave you ever wanted to foster an animal? This could be your time to help with that! Since Governor DeSantis issued the stay-at-home order, effective at midnight last night, many of us are home now more than we probably ever will be. This is an ideal time to take in a pet and make a difference! The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC) is calling on people during this time of recommended social distancing to volunteer to be a foster pet parent.
Read MoreTwo Stuart groups connected to bring a coronavirus-friendly green market to Stuart on Sunday at the fairgrounds. Vendors were given face masks and practiced safe food handling and social distancing procedures. Cars drove through next to the food tents, which were set up 15-feet apart down the lane. About 20 vendors participated, offering fresh fruits and vegetables, breads, meats, cheeses, honey, dog treats, baked goods, and more.
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