Category Archives: EVENTS

THIS Weekend! Visit the BAY AREA BOOK FESTIVAL From Home!

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

Attention Book Lovers! #BayAreaBookFestival #Unbound is bringing authors and programs to the comfort and safety of your home starting May 1-3. “Our aim is to bring you a meaningful slice of literary goodness: one we hope will be a powerful … Continue reading →

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MOTHER LOVE – An Earth Day Tale

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

It’s been seven years since this story was first posted (2013). Our planet’s population has increased circa 6.5 million. Have we taken measures to better care for our Mother and ultimately ourselves? Let’s see… Sweating and belching, the young mother … Continue reading →

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HAPPY NEW YEAR from MY PLANET

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

If there were a planet between Earth and Mars that took 415 days to orbit the sun and we were blessed with living on it together, this New Year’s greeting would be on time. It would still be the evening … Continue reading →

Posted in ADVENTURES, EVENTS, FAMILY, ROAD TRIP, TRAVEL/PHOTO Themes | Tagged adventure, Agra, D. G. Lambo-Weidner, D.G.Lambo, Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner, Happy New Year 2020, India, Taj Mahal, Valentine's Day love story, wedding proposal | 4 Comments

IT’S DECEMBER? WHAT HAPPENED TO NOVEMBER?

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

I woke up this morning, with my back to a tree wond’ring how on earth my chin hairs had grown past my dimpled knees. The last thing I remember, someone cried out, “trick-or-treat!” Now it’s suddenly December? Are those gnomes … Continue reading →

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ODE TO ME BONNIE BLUE PLAID WELLIES

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

Oh, y’ve done me well, me bonnie blue plaid wellies, always keepin’ me from sinkin’ deep in bogs squishy, black, an’ smelly. I’ve enjoyed our strolls across lush fairy glens, twistin’ up trails o’ sweet smellin’ heather,

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CUPID, THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR DAY

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

I know it’s presumptuous, and most likely, not easy. It just might, in fact, be considered quite sleazy, to expect you, dear Cupid, to share your day with another, even though this worthy project has been sanctioned by your brother. … Continue reading →

Posted in ADVENTURES, EVENTS, HOLIDAYS, HUMOR, POEMS | Tagged #bookgivingday, adventure, Catherine Friess, D.G.Lambo, Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner, International Book Giving Day 2019, poetry, Story Snug, Valentine's Day | 6 Comments

NIGHTMARE ON UNTER DEN LINDEN – A Banned Books Week Tribute

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

It’s somehow fitting. The sweeping square is shrouded in silence, but for the dime-size drops of rain slapping the neatly laid cobbled stones under my feet. The typically bustling quad is empty too, except for the line of bicycles strung … Continue reading →

Posted in ADVENTURES, Essay, EVENTS, IN MEMORIUM, TRAVEL/PHOTO Themes, VIEW FROM MY SOAP BOX | Tagged adventure, banned book week, Bebelplatz, Berlin, Book Burning 1933, D.G.Lambo, Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner | 4 Comments

A SWEET VALENTINE RUSE

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

One paper heart trimmed in frilly, white lace, One arrow, one promise of a sweet, warm embrace. Once it’s notched, drawn, and trained on a specific bullseye, Cupid first blows a kiss, and then lets it fly ~

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A ROSE PETAL, A BOY SOLDIER, and LEMON CAKE…

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

What’s the connection? The book launch of LOST BOYS, a middle grade historical fiction novel by début author (and friend) Darcey Rosenblatt. LOST BOYS is a captivating coming-of-age story of friendship, hardship, and hope. Twelve-year-old Reza is an Iranian boy … Continue reading →

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KALAALLIT NUNAAT – Looking For A Fix

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

“Umimmar?” Taken aback by the sudden question, Christian, Uli, and I nodded. Clearly, the man had overheard our conversation. His dark eyes shifted from the front of the store to the back. Stepping closer, he first cleared his throat, then whispered, … Continue reading →