My Huffington Post Essay: “Battle Hymn of the Rejected”
I still have the first rejection letter I received as a writer, from a book publisher: “Dear Mr. Schlimm: Unfortunately . . . Regretfully . . . We are unable . . . For reasons we are sure you will…
My Huffington Post Essay: “My Spirit Animal is a Rescue Dog”
“Some folks choose wolves, tigers, or bears. Eagles, whales, or horses. Even snakes and spiders. But my spirit animal is a rescue dog.” To read the full essay, please click HERE.
My PASTE Magazine Interview: “Craft Beer 101: How to Pair with Vegetarian Cuisine”
To read the full feature article, please click HERE.
“Five Years in Heaven” Debuts in China
For information about the Chinese edition of my memoir FIVE YEARS IN HEAVEN, please click HERE.
My “Ultimate Guide to Craft Beer & Vegetarian Food Pairings”
Compliments of Mother Nature Network, check-out my “Ultimate Guide to Craft Beer & Vegetarian Food Pairings,” featuring more than 30 craft beer styles and related food pairings! Click HERE.
My Huffington Post Essay: “5 Truths About Creativity That I Learned From an 87-Year-Old Cloistered Nun & Artist”
“As a 31-year-old artist and writer, I met 87-year-old cloistered nun and ceramics artist Sister Augustine. At the time, I was stuck at a crucial crossroads in my life, and a stalemate in my career. Meanwhile, Sister Augustine had been…
My Grilling Menu, Part 2: Side Dishes, for MariaShriver.com
To enjoy my grilling recipes for “Tattooed Watermelon Salad,” “Pasta Salad with Grilled Summer Vegetables,” and “Grilled Tomato Sun,” please click HERE.
My Grilling Menu, Part 1, for MariaShriver.com: “Healthy Recipes for a 3-Course Plant-Based Summer Grill Out”
To enjoy my grilling recipes for “Party on South Peach Salsa,” “Italian Herb Burgers on Focaccia,” and “Grilled Peaches with Raspberry Sauce,” please click HERE.
THE SMILE Installation at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art
On June 5, 2016, my 18-foot long, participatory art piece titled THE SMILE THAT CHANGED THE WORLD (is yours) was installed at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art. Hundreds of attendees of all ages (2 to 87!) and from all…