Claudia's Musings

A meandering river sifts out the Truth.

Cuyahoga River

Cuyahoga River in the Valley

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"Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and dreams, try to love the questions themselves."

--Rainer Maria Rilke.

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Claudia J. Taller: My book, "Ohio's Lake Erie Wineries," an Arcadia production, explores the history of island and lakeshore wineries from the mid-1800s through today. I write travel, memoir, profiles, book reviews, local interest articles, and fiction. My writing is always of discovery--whether it's journaling, book reviewing, letter writing, or sharing an experience of life. I have written two novels and am working on a third novel and a memoir. I am passionate about sharing what life has to offer with others. "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron woke me up to a sense of possibility--life is too short not be enjoyed by living deeply and well. I created Igniting Possibilities, a conduit for creativity workshops and events, in the hope of guiding others to realize their full potential. The Word Lover's Retreats at Lakeside, Ohio's Chautauqua community, help writers find their voice and direction.

"One should lie empty, open, choiceless as a beach -- waiting for a gift from the sea."

--Anne Morrow Lindbergh

"There comes a time when you realize that everything is a dream, and only those things preserved in writing have any possibility."
James Salter