Literary opportunities can pop up when you least expect them. This past weekend provided one for me. It was Marblehead’s annual Fourth of July extravaganza—fireworks and a special five-day event called Festival of Arts. From July 1st through the 5th, our town celebrated all forms of art including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpting, photography, crafts, films, and writing.

I availed myself of the opportunity to view the hundreds of exhibits… Continue reading