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gratitude

Posted in Women Writing for (a) Change, fall, gratitude, tagged , , , on August 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I’ve been AWOL from my blog for a few weeks. I had a head cold for two weeks and realized, finally, that I needed to quit fighting it and allow myself to rest. The first thing I am grateful for is that it was just a cold and not allergies.
The second thing I’m grateful for [...]

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writing appointment at Sidewinder Cafe

Posted in Northside (Cincinnati), chanting, my writing life, tagged , , , , , , , , , on July 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I took myself for a writing appointment at one of my favorite coffeehouses. Sidewinder’s is located on Hamilton Avenue in Northside. You can sit in the back and make a latte last as long as you need. Since I needed to finish my agenda for the class I teach the next morning, I decided I [...]

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my 100th post / poem 76

Posted in 108 poems, Twitter, Women Writing for (a) Change, my writing life, tagged , , , , , on June 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

It’s hard to believe I have written 100 pieces since I started this blog. I had a blog elsewhere several years ago but bought a house, retired, and sold the old house, making me too busy to tend to a blog properly. This time I’m inspired. Part of it is my challenge of writing a [...]

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bird by bird by Anne Lamott

Posted in books I've read and loved, my writing life, tagged , , , on June 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I don’t remember how long this book has been on my list to read. There is something about the genuine, friendly way Ms. Lamott writes that is so encouraging. You can do it! (write, that is) But you have to . . . well, do it. Don’t get stuck in the forest, describe the scene [...]

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