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“Compose Yourself”

Posted on May 9, 2018 by

My life’s calendar has been that of schools since I was five years old.  Even in retirement it hasn’t changed much.  As a former teacher, this is still an important time of the year for me. I have former students graduating—from … Continue reading →

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I Am Here to Pump You Up!

Posted on April 30, 2018 by

Since I left high school (50 years ago!) I have been up and down with my physical exercising.  I’ve had periods where I’ve been waaaay too sedate and gluttonous and ballooned drastically.  I’ve been a tri-athlete, running ten miles a … Continue reading →

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“24/7/365”

Posted on April 2, 2018 by

It has taken me a very long time to learn what I believe is the best technique for writing.  I really wasn’t looking for it, but I’ve been terribly sporadic in my “writing career”–years without doing any creative work at … Continue reading →

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A Novel Approach

Posted on March 26, 2018 by

I have wanted to be a writer for as long as I can remember (OK, the older I get, the shorter THAT time seems to be!).  When I was in high school, I even earned an award for Creative Writing … Continue reading →

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Beside a Mountain Stream

Posted on January 15, 2018 by

I always seem to be more myself in the mountains. It doesn’t matter what the season might be. The deep snows of winter afford me my favorite pastime and I look for every chance I get to ski. Spring is … Continue reading →

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Inspiration

Posted on July 12, 2017 by

I have often told my students (in the past; retirement is fun!), that the best (and probably the only real cure for Writer’s Block) is just WRITE!  I think there’s more to it, however, when you aren’t really blocked, but … Continue reading →

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“Just Do It”

Posted on February 26, 2014 by

Just a few days ago I read this quotation from Goethe: “Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it.  Boldness has genius, magic, and power in it.  Begin now.”  I had to write it down, but it is … Continue reading →

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