Author Archives: Hunter

About Hunter

I have been living my dream since the fourth grade of being an author after falling in love with the Nancy Drew Mysteries. I have incorporated my love for words along with my psychology degree from Meredith College to create books that can be aids in healthy nourishment for the mind. I am the author of five children's books, a photography book and a novel. I have been a human interest columnist for The Charlotte Observer (2001-2005) and write for Associated Content/Yahoo. I have been the recipient of the Meredith College Career Achievement Alumnae Award and the Excellence in Creative Writing Award by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. I am a public speaker and teach a writing camp for kids called Writer's Cramp Camp. (The animated art on this blog is provided by http://www.appleanimation.com)

“A Friend is The Hope of The Heart”-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Hunter

“A friend is the hope of the heart,” Ralph Waldo Emerson so eloquently said. And the hope in the hearts of the fourth grade students of their teacher, Colleen Buchauer, was that she would know that they would love her … Continue reading →

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Calgon Take Me Away………….

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Hunter

Let’s talk hygiene. Spain’s Queen Isabella (1451-1504) only had two baths in her life—at birth and before her marriage. Correction:  Let’s talk atrocious hygiene!! According to British history, the English did not like to take baths during this time period. … Continue reading →

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NEVER EVER Call My Mother During “HER” DUKE Games!!!

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Hunter

I have come to the inherent conclusion that the term “MARCH MADNESS” goes far beyond that month in particular. We are all aware that it actually drenches ALL the months where sports are being played. The natural obsessive compulsive support … Continue reading →

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The Mind-Boggling Small World Theory Proven On a Trip To The Beach!!

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Hunter

The small world theory has been proven to me…yet again! This particular series of consecutive events happened on a recent trip to Atlantic Beach with my family. I love going on a morning walk on the beach to the soothing … Continue reading →

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A Simple Sentence, A Two Thumbs Up, And A Smile= A Love Power Punch!! :)

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Hunter

Has anyone ever said something to you… a simple statement or a question that has a power packed message? The natural side effect is that it can put your mind in a reexamination mode. It can also leave your heart … Continue reading →

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Start Your New Year Focusing On Life’s Milliseconds of Joy!

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Hunter

Has anyone ever said something to you which creates such a sense of awakening that you are compelled to share the profound words of impact with everyone? This is what happened to me…an incredible light bulb moment caused by a … Continue reading →

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What Do We Have “For Eat?” Shakespeare Would Approve of That Sentence Structure…Right?

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Hunter

English is spoken by approximately 309 million people. Mandarin Chinese is the number one spoken language with 873 million who speak it. We, as humans, do seem to have a way of confounding our language with our trendy jargon and … Continue reading →

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“All Our Words Are But Crumbs That Fall Down From The Feast of The Mind”-Kahlil Gibran

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Hunter

Sometimes all it takes are a few “word crumbs” to make us observant and take notice…and help us to smile. I have been doing book signings for the past 16 years in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings.  As … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of a Life Well-Lived!

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Hunter

Have you ever been to a funeral for a special person when, while listening to the first sentence of the beautiful eulogy, you realize you came without enough Kleenex? I found myself in this predicament, along with many other people … Continue reading →

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It Takes Fewer Muscles To Smile Than To Frown! So…SMILE! :)

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Hunter

It only takes 17 muscles to generate a smile on your face. It takes far more effort to force a frown—43 muscles! Would it not be far more rewarding to spend time finding ways to create smiles on your face … Continue reading →

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