I love trees!
This is a beautiful tree at at the garden nursery in Cedar Park, Texas
Fall is around the corner, September 22 to be exact for the Northern Hemisphere readers. I don’t know about you, but I am ready for the summer heat to end! Fall brings anticipation of the holidays around the corner, but for now, I say let’s live in the moment and be grateful for each day. Magic happens from the moment we open our eyes for a new day. For my dear readers in the southern hemisphere, you are enjoying the beginning of Spring and the beauty of the flowers blooming. May you love each moment.
What is Happening – Writing
I am busy writing down new ideas for stories in my journal. I look forward to seeing which one turns into a story.
A Few Fun Celebrations Around the World
First Sunday in September – Regatta Storica – Venice, Italy
This celebration goes back to 1489, and the boat race takes place along the Grand Canal. There is plenty of food, people decked out in 14th-century costumes, and of course the gondolas—an excellent time for everyone.
Sept 1 -11 – The Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy
If you enjoy films, you might mark your calendar as you enjoy the culture and art of filmmaking. You will enjoy watching movies from around the world.
September 23-25 – La Mercè – Barcelona Celebration
Mare de Déu de la Mercè is a celebration to honor the ‘Virgin of Grace’, the patron saint of the archdiocese of Barcelona, Spain. The celebration included fun foods, parades, fireworks, and even human towers called ‘Castellers.’
* Lake of Stars – Malawi, Africa. There are four stages and over 60 acts from music, poetry, theater, film, and much more. Unfortunately, it is canceled for this year but worth noting for 2022.
September – October Hermanus Whale Festival – Hermanus, South Africa
The festival is an Enviro- Arts festival in South Africa. If you enjoy whale watching, be sure to read more about this festival. It is the celebration and return of the wales to the local waters.
Story Garden
My YouTube channel, the Story Garden, is open for business! We have moved back to Austin, our family home, to be exact. One of the children’s rooms has now turned into the Story Garden. I am very excited about our new look, new authors, and fun books for parents and children.
A safe place for young ones to hear fun stories read to them. A place where some authors pop in for an interview and share their book with the children.
If you are a children’s author and want to be on my show, don’t hesitate to get in touch with me.
Shine!
The pictures being sent in are wonderful. Keep them coming. If you missed last month’s Shine, catch up now…
Make sure you save some of my pins to your boards – see my board here: Pinterest channel
Until next month, remember ‘Embrace Imagination!’
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