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2022: Writing Workshops and BS&T

Yesterday was full of fun! I started the morning with a workshop hosted by the Enid Writers Club. We had 3 dynamic speakers: Stephen Jones, John T. Biggs, and Rilla Askew. There were about 35 people in attendance at St. … Continue reading

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2022: Of Celebrations and Surgeries

This week, following a 50th anniversary celebration, my husband had his third shoulder surgery.  Yes, I said third, on the same shoulder—in a year. I guess the older you get the more your body refuses to heal correctly.  The surgery … Continue reading

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2022: Writing Talk – Setting

I thought we’d talk a little bit about setting today in our discussion about writing.  All stories have a setting – it is important enough that it can be another character. When you begin your story think about where it … Continue reading

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2021: Expect the Unexpected – The Light of Writing/Living

On my way out the door for an early walk I glanced back and saw this site.  My own dining room in the morning sun.  I see this room daily.  I dust the room that seldom gets used now that … Continue reading

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2020: Fewer Possessions, More Experiences – Meeting Changes

    This year I vowed to talk about new experiences.  I was thinking of travel, but things have changed for everyone.  Now that we are home most of the time, our new experiences could be just a new way … Continue reading

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2020: Fewer Possessions, More Experiences – Writers!

    Writing stories of experiences or making your own seems to be a natural thing for humans.  Many never do it, though they think of it, and many do it without ever sharing what was written. My experience this … Continue reading

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2020: Fewer Possessions, More Experiences – The Summer of our Discontent

    It’s been three weeks since my spinal surgery and I’m feeling human.  I walk and practice my physical therapy exercises and I’ve even had to get back into cooking.  I’m doing well. It’s been a strange and hot … Continue reading

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2018 Clearing My Life: Too Many Story Ideas?

    As a writer, sometimes I get so tired and overwhelmed with my own ideas, I want to quit. I need a vacation.  I have a bad case of wander-lust most of the time.  Maybe it is the season … Continue reading

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2016 Cultivating Gratitude: The Blessing of Writing

    This week I have a guest on the blog, Janet  K. Brown.  Worth Forgiving is the second in her Wharton Rock Series. Prejudice and mistrust hinders an ex-con, drug addict’s new beginning. The state of Texas releases from prison … Continue reading

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THE BALANCE ACHIEVED THROUGH WRITING GROUPS

    I’m a member of several writing groups and I can’t say how much those people mean to me.  Not only are they great friends – we would do anything for each other, and have – but they are … Continue reading

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