Red and Howling Gives Back
I only recently discovered the lovely Red and Howling collection of prints and collectibles by Amy Luwis. Right now, Amy (Red and Howling) is donating 50% of the profits from
August 12, 2018
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How to Host a Silent Auction
My friend and Goddard MFA classmate, Tammie Burnsed, wrote a fabulous blog post about how to host a silent auction. From her experience raising funds for San Luis Obispo NightWriters,
August 10, 2018
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In the Interest of Nutrition
According to a Facebook comment (clearly NOT fake news): The common principal psychoactive ingredient in cacoa is anandamide, a proto-endocannabidiol similar in synaptic action as THC. The name is taken
August 9, 2018
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The Other Writer in Our House
I’m not the only writer in our house. Today, the Columbus Dispatch published yet another letter to the editor written by Ed Sweeney, my husband. Ed penned his current letter
August 8, 2018
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Add This to Next Year’s Wish List!
A SENSE OF PLACE: Exploring New Mexico Through Words a retreat with NATALIE GOLDBERG & ROB WILDER January 27 through 31, 2019Santa Fe Writers LabSanta Fe, NM Every piece of
August 8, 2018
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August 7, 2018
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Chicken Soup for the Soul
I love how my friends look out for me! As I continue to tell people about my (as yet unpublished) memoir Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My
August 6, 2018
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Take Your Meds
Recently, a friend asked for my best writing advice. Her question brought me back to all the suggestions I’ve heard since 1994 when I first began my journey away from
August 5, 2018
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Happy Birthday Scarlet
Scarlet, our yellow lab “puppy” turned one yesterday! She had a lovely birthday party at the fabulous local doggy daycare, Puptown Lounge. We’ve begun jogging short intervals of one minute
August 4, 2018
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Five Structures to Help You Achieve Your Writing Goal
“Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.” – Harriet Beecher Stowe My memoir, formerly titled Twenty-Six Point Freaking Two: How a
August 4, 2018
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