Author: cindyrosstraveler
Blue Grass Night at the Kempton Rod and Gun Club- A Little Slice of Americana
Gratitude is a Mature Virtue
It was about the same time that my palms began to blister from squeezing the lopers closed over blackberry stems, striped maple, etc. after a few very slow miles into the morning. The same time that Todd nicked his leg with the machete as he swung it vigorously at the … Continue Reading Gratitude is a Mature Virtue
Be Careful What you Wish for
“What it Takes to be a Freelance Writer” Keynote at Penn State’s “Freelance-a-thon” Conference
Who Am I? I’m really an artist masquerading around like a writer. Or at least if you look at my formal education, over 4 years of learning as a fine arts-painter, attending Indiana U of PA and the Pennsylvania Academy of Art in Philadelphia, the oldest art school and one … Continue Reading “What it Takes to be a Freelance Writer” Keynote at Penn State’s “Freelance-a-thon” Conference
A Ceremonial Burning of the Sock Dolls- reposting
Mourning the Death of my Backyard Forest
I needed to get out of the house and stretch my legs, free my mind of words, after a day of editing, so I headed for the trails along the top of Red Mountain, the long ridge on which we built our log home 25 years ago. These are the … Continue Reading Mourning the Death of my Backyard Forest
Missing Out at Easter (or so it seemed)
RISING UP- Playing in the Snow with Wounded Warrior Amputees
A VALENTINE’S NIGHT TO REMEMBER
PERCEPTION and MISPERCEPTION in a Muslim Country
The Continued Adventures of Danny, the Airborne Ranger
First Rule- Always Pull a Sled Behind You
When was the last time you saw a few adults in their 40-50-60’s even, pulling a sled up a hill only to just come down and do it again? A bunch of adults, even a couple, WITHOUT children? Probably never. Does that whole act seem “unproductive” to most adults? Are … Continue Reading First Rule- Always Pull a Sled Behind You
THE MAGIC OF BRICK WHEELS Bike Shop
The Secret is Keeping Your Bed Small
When we were youngsters, we kids used to pile into our parents’ bed in the mornings, all four of us. When they put a television in their room, my sister and I frequented it even more as we used to watch “The Early Show” movies after school and “One Step … Continue Reading The Secret is Keeping Your Bed Small
Cindy Ross 