Write Your Reps

If you are a resident of Massachusetts, you have two senators in the US Senate representing you. These two senators both represent the entire state of Massachusetts. In addition, you have one representative speaking for you in the US House of Representatives. They represent a specific region of Massachusetts. Massachusetts is split up into nine… Read More


Free Writing and Marketing Seminar Series - October 2024

In October 2024 I’m running a FREE writing and marketing seminar series in Uxbridge, Massachusetts. You can attend just one session if you wish, or as many as appeal to you. I cover all stages of writing, editing, marketing, publicity, social networking, and much, much more. Contact me with any questions! Thank you to the… Read More


There’s an amazing art exhibition at the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill in West Boylston, Massachusetts! Created by Patrick Shearn, the art involves tens of thousands of ribbons of fabric. A true masterpiece! Here’s just one section of the colorful art creation. Choose whichever social network you enjoy the most! Let me know… Read More


Upper Goat Hill Trail

I had a wonderfully relaxing walk today in the upper Goat Hill trails in Uxbridge. They were steep and rocky, which made it a better workout than the flatter lower trails. Sometimes you trade off lower step counts for more muscle building! I always think of my dad when I discover old stone walls on… Read More


The Blackstone Valley Art Association has a special photography seminar lined up for Sunday, February 17th, 2019. Talented photographer Stephen DiRado will come in to the Uxbridge gallery to discuss his series he created documenting his father Gene’s descent into dementia / Alzheimer’s disease. Stephen has been featured on NPR and in the Washington Post.… Read More


A reminder that WE HAVE POSTPONED the 2018 Blackstone Valley Authors & Artisans Festival until the fall! We are not live this weekend. Be sure to check out the 33rd Annual Valley Friendship Tour which will be going on in Whitinsville on Sat the 2nd 2018! And next Saturday is the Sutton Art Festival on… Read More


artwork by Carol Frieswick The Blackstone Valley Art Association is sponsoring the “Watercolors Then and Now” show to celebrate all past and present BVAA members and their watercolors. We are in our 60th year! The opening reception will be Friday, May 11th, 2018 from 5-7. Invite family and friends – all are welcome! Where: BVAA… Read More