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“Compose Yourself”
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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Tagged experience, growing up, learning, Life, people, philosophy, purpose, teaching, writing
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I Am Here to Pump You Up!
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”
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
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
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
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”
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