Debra R. Borys's Blog, page 31
March 10, 2012
Q&A With Shelagh Watkins
This opportunity happened so quickly there wasn't time to give anyone an advance heads up. She has a variety of interesting authors highlighted on her site so after you take a peek at what I had to say, I suggested … Continue reading →
March 9, 2012
It Takes A Team
I'm not into sports. But I'm a big fan of teams. Teams work together and depend on each member. You don't pick just anyone to be on your team. You pick dependable, hard working people who will push toward success. … Continue reading →
March 8, 2012
Here Lived A Man
Here lived a man who was not invisible. A man who was well liked and did good things for the community. Here lived a homeless man. There are many men like him on the streets where you live. But how … Continue reading →
February 28, 2012
Pongo Teen Writing Program on King 5
I received an email today from the Pongo Teen Writing Project. I've mentioned them before. They have two teams that work with at risk youth to help them find ways to express themselves through poetry. I interviewed once hoping to … Continue reading →
February 14, 2012
My only uncluttered corner
I'm just playing with my WordPress app. Don't mind me. Filed under: Musings
February 13, 2012
The Beauty of the Printed Book
I'll be honest and say that I would have been happy if Painted Black had only been released as an ebook. For me as a writer, the importance of publishing was so that people would read what I have to … Continue reading →
February 2, 2012
Tracking Shelter Beds
Nearly ten years ago, Chicago Mayor Richard Daley launched a ten year Plan to End Homelessness. Over nine years later, how is the plan working out? Some people say we're making progress and some say not so much. Staff from … Continue reading →
Tracking Shelter Beds in Chicago
Nearly ten years ago, Chicago Mayor Richard Daley launched a ten year Plan to End Homelessness. Over nine years later, how is the plan working out? Some people say we're making progress and some say not so much. Staff from … Continue reading →
January 31, 2012
Success Stories
The Night Ministry posted a heartwarming notice on their Facebook page about a formerly homeless youth's successful transformation to a happy life. This is what can happen when there are resources available and people who care. The Night Ministry One … Continue reading →
January 30, 2012
Learning from Beggars
If we can only train ourselves to always use "you" instead of "they" when referring to others, maybe we can get closer to using "we." Because when we reach the we stage of thinking, true equality can be achieved. On … Continue reading →
