Muriel blogs about a recent novel she read, entitled Bonnie, by Christina Schwarz. She writes about a key theme of motherhood that Schwarz weaves into her book, aiming to portray Bonnie Parker's unknown emotions.

Muriel watches one of her hen’s limitations and learns courage from LittleBit, despite the setbacks she encounters in her creative work.

An interrupted internet connection and a lack of cell service prompted us to seek help, and we met helpful people along the way.

A book review of Switchboard Soldiers by Jennifer Chiaverini. Muriel learns of courageous women who were in France as soldiers in the Signal Corps during WWI.

After scattering wildflower seeds, Muriel thought about writing a comparison between writers and wildflowers. As a writer, what could she learn from wildflowers’ resilience, creativity, and need to thrive?

Muriel shares her thoughts about attending her husband’s fraternity reunion, the connections, and the memories.

Muriel reflects on her memories of Iceland’s color palette, which left an impression on her during her visit to the Nordic Island.

Muriel shares her online experience with WWA’s critique group using Google Docs and Zoom. Vector image from Freepik

Muriel explores the silent sounds of late September, even when the Autumn colors have not begun, missing sounds announce the beginning of a new season.

Muriel walks you through her editing process for a short story collection, discussing the challenges and benefits of seeking professional help.

A book review on Yangzse Choo’s novel The Fox Wife, steeped in the folklore and history of Manchurian China.

Muriel embarks on another creative project outside art and books. Learning new skills and accepting some disappointments along the way. Ultimately, it was a worthwhile project.

Muriel shares the benefits of canning and freezing summer produce, and discusses the cookbook that taught her how, entitled Summer in a Jar, by Andrea Chesman.

Muriel shares her husband’s Italian heritage, growing Romas, and preparing tomato sauce passed down from a friend.

Muriel shares her experiences and challenges at her recent art festival and what she learned about connectivity.

When Wisconsin heats up to Florida temperatures, Muriel is reminded of growing up without air conditioning. Those memories help her in writing descriptions of summer’s heat.

After working in a basement studio, Muriel shares her experience of having a north-facing window in her new studio. Historically, artist have had to use natural light to create their artwork. There are benefits to the constant and consistent indirect light.

Muriel explains the reasons for the change and the steps taken to convert documents from Word to Pages.

Muriel reflects on a canoe outing on Ada Lake when she discovered the living lines on lily pads created by the leaf-miner nymph. Nature’s artistry is inspirational in making her small artworks.

Michael and Muriel share an unexpected encounter in the chicken coop.