My husband, Duke, (not "The Duke" above) gave me a brilliant idea. It's called, "The Gutsy Book Traveling Contest," inspired by the "Roaming Gnome," and "Where in the World is the Saddleback Valley News?" Photos will be judged according to: Originality Unique location Unique landmark Unique photo We are giving the winner a Continue Reading
“My Gutsy Story®” Mayu Molina Lehmann
Writing in a second language I recently read a piece in the New York Times by Mr. Corstica Bradatan, a Bulgarian writer. Having moved from Bulgaria to the US, he talks about the difficulty of finding a voice in a new language: “ When you become a writer, you don't do so in abstract, but in relation to a certain language. To practice writing is Continue Reading
“My Gutsy Story®” Joe Weddington
The Unseen Bullett Join the Army, see the world. That is what I did. I signed up for the Infantry as long as they would send me to Europe, pay for me to finish college and give me some money. Basic Training and Infantry Training were almost a joke to me as I had been a multi-sports athlete but I tolerated the near comical antics of the Drill Continue Reading
Should We Have Another Event With Our 2nd “My Gutsy Story®”Anthology?
After the success of "Bring Out the Gutsy in You" to launch our first “My Gutsy Story®”Anthology, I think we should continue with the tradition when our 2nd Anthology comes out in a year or so. What do you think? I wish to thank our wonderful keynote speaker, Marybeth Bond, who flew down from San Francisco for the event. Please Continue Reading
“Bring Out the Gutsy in You”; A Huge Success
"Bring out the Gutsy in You" Anthology book launch was a huge success. Larry Poricelli, Manager of the Southern California Regency movie theaters, surprised me with this special marquee. Just over 100 attended, and Marybeth Bond offered an upbeat, motivational speech about taking risks, being bold, and the advice she received from her mom. Our Continue Reading