Karla Bowen Herman
Bio
I've always wanted to be an author, ever since I was a little girl. Time has a way of flying by when you're raising a family. But, I've discovered you're never too old to start! May something I write someday, lift someone's heart.
Stories (41/0)
A Grandma's Gentle Guide to Make Photos Look Better
So, we've FINALLY learned how to save a picture or photo on our desktop (for later posting onto Facebook, or to send in a text or email) without asking our children or grandchildren for help… Bravo for us! If you’re fairly computer illiterate, like me; now, you wish you knew how to make those pictures look better. But every time we try to learn how; the instructions we're given sound like they’re in a foreign language. Well, don’t despair. After much trial and error, I’ve finally figured out the basics, and I will share what I’ve learned with you, in this step-by-step article (for users of Apple Macintosh Desktop computers). Don’t worry, I’m not going to use any highfalutin talk… Rest assured I’ll explain it in easy-to-follow, plain language, step-by-step. (Our children and grandchildren are sure to be surprised—and impressed, that we learned this on our own!) Shall we begin?
By Karla Bowen Herman3 years ago in Photography
"Beneath the Dust"
What that brown paper box contained, Walter Fox could never have imagined in his wildest dreams... The Cherokee Elders’ Council were in agreement that Walter Fox should till up the acreage he and his ᎤᏂᏥ (mother), called home. The land had lain fallow for forty long years, ever since the dust bowl that buried the earth, as a consequence of human’s failure to care for the land. Sufficient penance had been paid; it was time for this land to awaken from its long rest.
By Karla Bowen Herman3 years ago in Families
Thumbs Up for 'Turn: Washington's Spies' & 'Sons of Liberty' TV Period Dramas!
America’s first-ever spy network made up of childhood friends, is the brilliant (and true) plot-line of the drama TURИ: Washington's Spies (2014-2017). Whether you like history, drama, love stories, or action intrigue; if you haven’t yet seen it yet, TURИ: Washington's Spies is the riveting TV series you should binge-watch next! (It started out on AMC, but is now available on Netflix or Prime Video.) Created by Craig Silverstein with various directors for different episodes; it is based on Alexander Rose’s book: "Washington’s Spies: The Story of America’s First Spy Ring".
By Karla Bowen Herman3 years ago in Geeks
Reaching for the Stars
I am inspired by the person who leads the ‘100-Year Starship Program’ because they aim to send humans outside of our solar system in the next century! When I found out the lead was a woman, I was pleasantly surprised. Then, when I discovered it was a black woman, my appreciation grew. Realizing she was about my age and taking into consideration what the world was like when we grew up, I wondered… "How in the world she was able to accomplish all that she has?” In 1992, she became the first black woman astronaut to travel into space. She’s served in the Peace Corps as an officer. She’s a doctor (General Practitioner), and an engineer. Plus currently, the aforementioned program lead for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. So, I decided to do some research and find out how Dr. Mae Carol Jemison managed to lead such a remarkable life.
By Karla Bowen Herman3 years ago in Futurism
Trivia Benefits of Winter & Snow
It’s time to change our attitude about the cold season. “Hmmm…”, you say. “This article must be talking about recreational activities only available in winter… sledding, skiing, ice skating, building a snowman or a snow fort, forming snow angels, and letting the kids paint a snow picture with a spray bottle full of food-coloring and water." Nope! You already know about the enjoyment of winter recreation. For a moment, quit grumbling about the icy roads and school closures and consider some seldom-known winter snow benefits for plants, animals, and humans:
By Karla Bowen Herman3 years ago in FYI