Shannon Morgan | Creative - The writing life of a Maryland-based writer and editor. Writings inspired by books, fitness, food allergies, social media and travel.

Welcome! I’m happy you’re here.

My name is Shannon and I'm a writer.

I'm also the Senior Editor and Online Media Manager for Maryland Life magazine.

And this my personal blog and website.

But its not about writing. Its about life inspired by food allergies. It's my story about learning to live a healthier lifestyle and finding my voice along the way. Its about accountability and finding a creative outlet for my lifelong passion (which does happen to be writing).

It's about the journey -- and food...and travel...and running...and reading...
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Raising Cubby

On a recent training run for Saturday’s half marathon — my first — I described the opening scene from Raising Cubby to my running partner who works with special needs students. “Yep, I have a student like that,” she responded. (I assume she was nodding in agreement but I tend to look at the road [...]

First Lady Michelle Obama, Eli Manning and the Partnership For A Healthier America

So this happened Friday… I attended the Partnership for a Healthier America Summit on March 8, 2013 at George Washington University’s Lisner Auditorium. The energy in the room was infectious. This fitness foodie totally geeked out. I loved learning about the Farm to School program, hearing the dynamic Cory A. Booker, mayor of Newark, NJ, [...]

A “Mad Men” Guide to Visiting Scottsdale, Arizona

I’m guest posting over at Mom It Forward again, this time about traveling to Scottsdale, Arizona. I went there for a conference and found inspiration, mainly in the decor of the Hotel Valley Ho. It was very Mad Men. Click over to Mom It Forward to check out my tips on how to vacation in [...]

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