by Larry Burns | Feb 3, 2023 | art, happiness, nature, Uncategorized, writing
I’ve never been on a writers retreat. As a creative person, I’ve tried countless tactics to get ideas out of my head and into the world. Looking at what has worked and not worked recalls the refrain some circles use to close out an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting: Keep...
by Larry Burns | Aug 15, 2022 | art, belief, Family, happiness, home, nature, things to do in riverside, writing
I’m what’s known as a regional writer; I take inspiration from the flora and fauna, the places and faces of where I live and play. Because I value community, I spend time outdoors to recharge my creative energies and help me find new stories to share. My...
by Larry Burns | Feb 10, 2020 | art, belief, economic development, happiness, nature, things to do in riverside, Uncategorized, writing
Beneath the surface of anything we love lies a good story. I love public parks for the physical and mental health benefits they provide. Park use cuts across many cultural divisions, providing encounters with those normally outside our bubble. I appreciate the...
by Larry Burns | May 2, 2019 | art, happiness, home, nature, publishing, Uncategorized, writing
I recently completed a book about the rich cultural landscape of the Inland Empire. That book, Secret Inland Empire, provided a way for me to share stories about the Inland Empire, illustrating our rich and diverse cultural landscape. In college I took a course called...
by Larry Burns | Nov 30, 2017 | happiness, nature, things to do in riverside, Uncategorized
Two trees with a good deal of personal history continue to bring happiness in 2017. Along Academy, in Canyon Crest this morning, I had a stop and chat with two old friends. I recently finished a nature writing class through Inlandia Institute, which gave me the...
by Larry Burns | Oct 14, 2017 | belief, Family, happiness, nature, things to do in riverside, Uncategorized
Thursday brought some morning clouds, making a trip to Andulka Park (5201 Chicago Avenue, Riverside 92507) for an AM romp a no-brainer. This marks the first time since the end of Spring I pulled a long sleeve shirt out for E.M. She loved the bright graphics and rough...
