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Bits and Pieces
“He knew everyone had flaws. People fell from grace all the time. But some people fell further than others.” From “Ferrelli’s Fall” (Creek Songs).
Category Archives: memoir
Kind is a four-letter word
I posted the image below on my facebook page because it spoke to me. I liked its whimsical feel, its innocence, its message. Kind is often used as an adjective to describe a person as in, She is a kind young … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Looking for Inspiration, memoir, personal essay, Reading, Writing
Tagged Being kind, facebook postings about kindness, giving an act of kindness, inspiration, kindness, Northern Illinois University, random acts of kindness, receiving an act of kindness, spread kindness, World War II
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Feet, do your stuff.
Do you ever have a day when everything seems to go smoothly, when life flows without any hangups? You feel good. Your husband feels good. No appliances have broken down. The car seems healthy. You haven’t screamed at a telemarketer … Continue reading
Posted in blogging, Creativity, memoir, personal essay, Reading, Writing
Tagged Chico's, Foot care, foot pain, Having a good day, nose bleed, Old Town La Quinta, Pain, Parking, podiatrist, pre-stress fracture, stopping nose bleed, Taking care of your feet, The book All Ways A Woman, Tranquility, Writing Critique Group
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Layers of Loss
A loss leaves a feeling of sadness, of hollowness, like part of you is missing. Not all loss is equal. The deepest loss is of a loved one. My experience has been that this kind of loss hovers, emerging unannounced in … Continue reading
Posted in blogging, memoir, personal essay, Reading, Writing
Tagged earrings, grief, loss, loss of a gift, loss of a loved one, loss of a pet, loss of an inanimate object, memories, pierced earrings, sadness, Zia Jewelry
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A Writer’s Really Bad Day
Some days should never happen, like those days fate conspires to reek havoc with your plans. Enter May 5, 2018. I was on my way to a Volunteer Recognition Luncheon for the Palm Springs Writers Guild. From there I would … Continue reading
An Odd Purchase at the Museum Store
A local museum sent out a mailer announcing a Native American pottery show. It looked enticing plus I’d wanted to own a pottery piece for some time. I find the artwork calming and soothing, intricate and pleasing. I like its … Continue reading
Posted in blogging, Creativity, Inspiration, memoir, personal essay, Reading
Tagged Cabot's Pueblo Museum, karma, Mata Ortiz, memoir, Native American Pottery, personal essay, pottery, writing
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A Writers’ Critique Group at Last
I pulled into the parking lot of the local library a little before 10 a.m., feeling a bit excited. After many years, a writers’ critique group was forming in my locale under the auspices of the Palm Springs Writers Guild … Continue reading
Posted in Authors, Books, Creativity, fiction writing, Inspiration, memoir, novel, personal essay, Reading, short story, Writing
Tagged Being in a writers' group, Developing Writing Craft, La Quinta Library, novel, Palm Springs Writers Guild, personal essay, Purpose of a critique group, short story, Writers and a Critique Group, Writers' Camaraderie, Writing Critique Group
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A Walk With Her Father
Did you ever, as a little girl, dance with your father? You know. He held your hands, you placed your feet on each of his, and he waltzed you around the room. Remember? As you grew, he steadied you on … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, memoir, poetry, Reading, Writing
Tagged Father's Day, Father's Day Memories, Father's Day poetry, Father's Day thank you, poetry
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Written Beneath the Palms 