Sylvia Somerville
Since 1976, I have been writing and editing books, feature articles, news columns, newsletters and business materials. My credits range from ghostwriting the history of a well-known Washington DC hotel to editing a magazine for restaurant entrepreneurs, writing a weekly entertainment column and creating fundraising letters for a children’s camp. I enjoy working on projects that make the world a kinder place. I believe that purposeful writing with a compassionate intention can change the world.
My favorite topics feature ways to be more authentically oneself—through creativity, the arts, spirituality, contemplation, health, nutrition, nature, exploring other cultures and traditions and caring for our planet. My concern for the environment has led me to research and publish articles that encourage greater ecological awareness and more sustainable living.
I also enjoy travel writing and have published articles on Arizona locations on the web and for Arizona Highways. I am passionate about haiku, journaling and memoir as an adjunct to my professional work.
Latest Articles
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We Can Safeguard our Enviroment Says "A Thousand Invisible Cords"
New film shows how the science of community and ecosystem genetics can help us manage climate change, preserve biodiversity, and restore damaged ecosystems.
Apr 26, 2012
- Sylvia Somerville
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5 Ways to Feel Happy: Tips from Roko Belic's Documentary "Happy"
What are the secrets of happiness? Documentary filmmaker Roko Belic went around the world to find out. Here are his universal factors for feeling good.
Sep 1, 2011
- Sylvia Somerville
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Thousands Cycled in the 2010 El Tour de Tucson
Nearly 9,000 cyclists converged upon Tucson, Arizona, on November 20, 2010, to participate in one of the most popular cycling events in the country.
Nov 22, 2010
- Sylvia Somerville
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Why to Eat Cucumbers
Cucumbers are a beauty food that benefits the body both on the inside and outside.
Jul 31, 2010
- Sylvia Somerville
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Taking a Sacred Journey: the Labyrinth at the Lodge of Sedona
Visitors to Sedona, Arizona, will enjoy walking the labyrinth on the grounds of the Lodge at Sedona, a charming bed and breakfast in the center of town.
Jul 31, 2010
- Sylvia Somerville
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Volunteers are a Strategic Organizational Resource
Volunteers help an organization meet its goals if they are seen as mission-critical, not add-ons.
Jul 30, 2010
- Sylvia Somerville
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Great Ideas that Came in Dreams
Some beloved novels, poems and songs and well-known scientific breakthroughs and inventions owe their beginnings to dreams.
Jul 28, 2010
- Sylvia Somerville
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The Amitabha Stupa: A Peaceful Pilgrimage Site in Sedona, Arizona
One of the most scenic and inspiring pilgrimage sites in the world is the Amitabha Stupa, a sacred Tibetan Buddhist monument in Sedona, Arizona,
Jul 15, 2010
- Sylvia Somerville
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Senior Companion Programs Provide Friendship for the Elderly
When seniors are isolated, they feel lonely, disconnected, sad and sometimes filled with despair. Senior companion programs provide welcome interaction.
Jul 10, 2010
- Sylvia Somerville
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Sedona Verde Valley REALTORS Help Seniors Live Independently
The Sedona Verde Valley Association of REALTORS' ® Knox Boxes for Seniors Program helps keep the elderly and disabled living independently at home.
Jul 10, 2010
- Sylvia Somerville
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