Category: General Blog

• January 14, 2026

  Simply Written Here: The Valentine’s Day Edition

  Following the success of previous events, Simply Written Here: The Valentine’s Day Edition brings readers and authors together for a cozy, creative celebration just in time for Valentine’s Day. This special pop-up will feature a thoughtfully curated group of local Maryland authors, with a focus on romance.
• October 29, 2025

  Celebrate Local Authors at the Carroll County Farmers Market, Nov 1!

  Celebrate Maryland’s creative community at the 2025 Local Authors Day in Westminster! Meet local writers, explore handmade crafts, and enjoy the charm of the Carroll County Farmers Market — plus get your signed copy of Welcome to Seagull Street by Alissa Arford.
• October 9, 2025

  The Longest Table: Breaking Bread, Building Connection

  On Saturday, October 4, 2025, I attended The Longest Table, a community dinner hosted by the Howard County Library System in partnership with Howard Community College in Columbia, Maryland. The concept was simple but powerful: gather with neighbors, share a meal, and engage in meaningful conversation with people you’ve never met before.
• July 17, 2024

  Review of “Free Wendy’s for a Year”

  “Bag Boys, Bag Boys, what you gonna do, what you gonna do when we bring your food?“ Grand Reopening Ceremony! Would we get free meals for a year? Last summer, July 2023, the Wendy’s fast food restaurant near my house in Howard County, Maryland, USA, had a grand reopening ceremony after significant renovations. Leading up…