This is about the only time I'd ever say that--as the author of a book titled, 'Leap,' I'd say I'm a pretty big fan of jumping in and going for it. But "Don't Leap!" is definitely the appropriate title for the latest entry in my "By Leaps and Bounds" Photo Contest. This photo was taken …
Chicken Soup for the Poetry Lover’s Soul
'Leap' reader Kimberly Jurado writes: "Sitting at the kitchen table, babying my cold, I leapt for my camera, and made a photo op out of the situation. I titled this photo, "Chicken Soup for the Poetry Lover's Soul." Your readers may also know this as Chicken Soup for the "Poultry" Lover's Soul!" Thanks for this …
We Sent A Child To School!
Thank you, dear readers. Through sales of 'Leap' in March 2010 alone (its first month out there in the world), I was able to donate to Unicef's Gift of Education program, and we sent another child to school. But so much more could be accomplished, and it doesn't take much. Please share with others your …
“What Really Matters” — Review of Where the Butterflies Go
I just realized I've never posted a review of my poetry collection here on my blog. It's been almost a year since its release, and thanks to your kind interest, I'm very close to being able to make a third donation to third-world educational projects. What a thrill to have exceeded my goal like this. …
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All I Want for Christmas…
The greatest lesson I learned this year was that I don't need great power or money to make a difference in the world. I can use my talents to help others. I got a much greater reward than any award or sum of money simply by learning how children in the third world have benefited …
Heather Grace Stewart 