Roses - The Book Project.

We are entering a new and exciting era in publishing.  Self publishing has become as prevalent and acceptable as publishing through an established house.  Out of the new options available, we are thrilled to have chosen digital books for iPads and tablets, as the medium for our initial publishing ventures.  Roses for Autism, a fantastic program in Guilford, Connecticut, is to be our first project.

This was a group of parents who had a problem, found a resource and identified a solution.  'We have these wonderful kids, they are on the Spectrum, we want them to live fulfilling lives'.

And this is what they did!!  Recognizing the challenges their children will face, in finding gainful employment as they reach their adulthood, they proactively created Roses for Autism.  Check out their website and see some of the related photos and articles on this blog.

We are creating a lavishly photographed digital book about this fantastic program.  We hope that it will inspire and delight you, and perhaps spawn similar programs all over the country and around the world.  To make this book happen we need your help.  Those interested in participating will have three different options.

- For a tax deductible contribution you may send a check for at least $500 (we always accept more) to:

Roses for Autism, Pinchbeck’s Rose Farm • 929 Boston Post Road • Guilford, CT 06437 • (203) 453-2186

Roses is a 501(c)3.  Once you have made your contribution you will be mailed a receipt for your tax records.  Please make a note on the check that your contribution is for the book project and please shoot me an email so I may add you to the list of contributors for our records.  We will be listing all of our contributors, sponsors and patrons on the project page on this site. If you prefer to remain anonymous please make sure you email me to let me know. You will also be able to make your tax deductible contribution online.  We are working on it.  You must identify the donation (of $500 or more) as being for the book project in order to receive your receipt.


- If your company (or you) wishes to participate as a sponsor with a 'marketing' presence in the pages of the book itself, please send an email to me (CM Glover) at ourmilieu@gmail.com.  At that time we will discuss the various options available to sponsors.


If you have any questions about any of the above, please don't hesitate to email.  ourmilieu@gmail.com


Thank you so much for your interest in our project!


CM 

We have not received the necessary funding to move forward with this project, however we consider it a very positive project and hope to move forward with it at some point in the not so distant future.

If you know anyone who might be interested in contributing please please have them give us a shout.   (21 Sept 2011)

CM Glover is an experienced photojournalist with over a decade of work with the New York Times.

Return to Maui

Sorry for the quiet spell.  I have been working on some project ideas and they have me somewhat distracted.  Some new ideas on how to use media for marketing.  And I think these are really going to be great!!  I'm not saying anything until I am sure we can make it happen, but stay tuned.

In the meantime my very good friend, Christine, just sent me this pic from the lanai of her rental condo in Maui, where she and her family are spending the week.  It's a lovely two bedroom condo - obviously with a great view - so if anyone needs a vacation - give me a shout and I will get you the link and rates for the condo.  I am wishing I was there right now - and plan to rent it from her one of these days.  They were sitting on the lanai for breakfast just yesterday and watching a whale.  Sigh...

Yes We Do!

Recently someone asked me if I was willing to do action shots for boat owners.  And I thought, 'well dah'... of course.  Sign me up.

Over the years I have done numerous assignments out on the water, at all times of the year.  I've never turned one down yet.  I've also got a list going of tall ships ... the ones which I have climbed the rigging.

And Renée has been sailing for many years.  So if you need copy and photos that involve time spent on the water - PLEASE ask us!!

The upper photo is Pride 2 sailing up the Chesapeake Bay.  The lower photo is Amistad at Mystic Seaport.

"Roses For Autism"

 

A bouquet of roses and lilies from Pinchbeck's Rose Farm.

The Rose Patch

The Patch article is now online.  Have a look here.  ~ CM

Growing Roses and Jobs

When thousands of Connecticut residents present their sweethearts with a dozen roses on Valentine's Day, they'll be making more than one person smile. Fresh-cut blooms from Roses for Autism in Guilford also support a unique job training program for young adults on the autism spectrum.

The group is "growing possibilities" as well as flowers ...  

Continue Reading =>

Stephen Barrows, rose cutter, an employee of Roses For Autism

Love ... and other things

Valentine's Day is just over a week away.  Our thoughts turn to love, chocolate, and ... what can we possibly find for the sweethearts in our lives? This means that if you have a business which sells food, chocolate, flowers, romantic getaways, or any kind of item that could be construed as a Valentine's gift, now is the time to be chatting it up on your blog, posting it on Facebook and tweeting it out.

Get customers thinking...  Blog about gift ideas.  Write about wonderful Valentine's fantasies.  Use Twitter to let your clan know about 'on the spot' sales.

This is your moment to spread a little love!

Chocolate Truffles from Carol Monnerat LLC.
Email - artisantruffles[at]gmail.com