4th of July 2021: Bring on the Fireworks!
– Carmen Baylies As a United States citizen, I proudly believe in freedom and the pursuit of happiness. Independence Fay takes a deeper meaning for my family, and spending the weekend with my loved ones is a cherished annual event. My father, Herman, rolled out the grill, and we combined an impromptu Father’s day celebration...
Juneteenth 2021
– Carmen Baylies June 19th, 2021 The notification that slavery in the United States was no longer lawful and that the emancipation of those who still were captive remains an essential point to remember. The marking of this occasion birthed Juneteenth. If not recognized, history tends to repeat. President Joseph Biden signed into federal law...
Loving Day 2021
– Carmen Baylies June 12, 2021: Loving Day and The Art in Bloom National Loving Day serves as a special day to remember that fear knows no limits; truth and love win. Period. American society’s struggle with race and status reveals the many problems and accomplishments our community experiences collectively. I would be remiss not to...
Roaring 20s Reboot!
As Carmen ponders setting a story in the 1920s, the author took the opportunity to become the character for Halloween 2020.
Holiday Message from the Desk of Mrs. Carmen Baylies
As 2018 comes to a close, the hope for 2019 leaps to the forefront. The new year looks bright and hopeful. In the coming year, CLB will prepare for novel publications, blog posts on subject matters that elaborate on themes I want to research and feature in future works, and general updates on future projects...