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I'd like to share what I know about: Travel, Latvia, Literary, Organic Food, Nature and Environmental Issues

I'd like to discover more about: Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Freelance Writing, Wilderness Camping, Log Cabins, Health

I am a bilingual writer and editor; founder and editor-in-chief of the literary ezine, The Smoking Poet. Learn more about me on my Web site--I welcome visitors!

Reviews
reviewed Somewhere Over the Pachyderm Rainbow. July 13, 2012
Somewhere Over the Pachyderm Rainbow
Another election looms, and while this collection of political poetry musings by Jennifer C. Wolfe is dated for the 2010 elections, little has changed; they apply just as well today, if only with a few …
reviewed Sarabande by Malcolm R. Campbell. July 07, 2012
Sarabande by Malcolm R. Campbell
Matter of taste, and mine has never led me, not easily, to fantasy or science fiction reading--yet Malcolm R. Campbell, with his fantasy novel Sarabande, easily pulled me in. The main character, our mythic …
reviewed Keepsake by Kristina Riggle. May 25, 2012
Keepsake by Kristina Riggle
A mother's fear: a knock on the door from family protective services talking about taking away your child. What good mother wouldn't turn somersaults to keep her child home and her family intact? Any …
reviewed Into the Rumored Spring by Joannie St.... March 18, 2012
Into the Rumored Spring by Joannie Stangeland
There's a reason, oh many, why Joannie Stangeland is the poetry editor on my masthead at The Smoking Poet—she knows, lives, breathes poetry. Into the Rumored Spring is her gift to a friend who had, but …
reviewed Not Famous Anymore by Michael Loyd Gray. February 07, 2012
Not Famous Anymore by Michael Loyd Gray
Elliott Adrian is famous. Very famous. And he hates that. He hates *that* and he also hates *it*—the mystical qualities with which some are blessed (or cursed, depending on one's perspective) and that …
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created a list. August 26, 2010
I love reaching across the globe when I read, and I think it is important to do so--reading the literature of other cultures develops our understanding …
American Salvage Stitches: A Memoir Exiliana The Events of October Women & Other Animals : Stories
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December 02, 2010
Congrats on earning the Robert Langdon badge in Cafe Libri Reading Community! Feel free to move other reading or book related reviews over to the community by selecting "add to a community" under the tools section near the topic title. Also, if you have badge suggestions, email them to me. Happy reading and reviewing. :)
 
September 09, 2010
Welcome to Lunch Zinta! Are you from Latvia by any chance? I've lived in Riga for 10 years! I'm a Brand Ambassador here and I am always around to answer any questions you may have. It looks like we may have a lot in common if you're into nature, organic food, etc... I thought you may also be interested in the Healthy Lifestyle and Green Living communities. You may also find @duffbert's review of The ASJA Guide to Freelance Writing helpful. I'm enjoying your reviews! Anyway, make yourself at home and have fun!
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September 20, 2010
Thank you for the welcome! I am indeed Latvian, and as of this writing, I am but two days away from another trip to Latvia to visit family and friends. I'd love to know how you became a Riga resident? Do you speak Latvian?
September 20, 2010
You're welcome! Lucky you! I haven't been back to Latvia since 1999. I was born in Russia in the Ural mountains, my family moved to Latvia when I was one year old because my grandparents got an apartment there for us during the times of the Soviet Union (veterans apartment). So that's how I ended up spending 10 years there! We lived in Zolitude. I absolutely love Riga and I miss it so much :) I miss Jurmala as well! So many childhood memories, now I just have a ton of photos to remember it by. Have fun there and take my greetings to Latvia along with you! :)
September 20, 2010
I will take your good wishes along with me. Jurmala will be one of the many places I will visit ... I have family living in Jurmala. Leaving in the morning ...
 
September 07, 2010
Congrats on earning the Lisa See badge in Cafe Libri. Let me know if you have any suggestions for future badges too!
September 20, 2010
Thank you, Adrianna!
September 28, 2010
You're welcome! :)
 
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