Tag Archives: memoir

My Father’s Autograph

Posted on June 11, 2018 by cmwriter

We didn’t have yearbooks in elementary school. When the “big kids” were signing each other’s yearbooks at the end of the year, we young kids looked on longingly. But we were resourceful. We each had small autograph books which we … Continue reading →

Posted in blogging, Inspiration, memoir, personal essay, Reading, Writing | Tagged adages and sayings, autograph books, autographs, being of good character, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Father's Day, Father's Day Tribute, Ford Touring Car, having ethical behavior, high school yearbooks, Humberstone Canada, Imperial Bank of Canada, letter writing, memoir, personal essay, Port Colborne Canada, William Holden | 10 Comments

An Odd Purchase at the Museum Store

Posted on April 15, 2018 by cmwriter

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 | 12 Comments

Flashbacks – Good and Not So Good

Posted on August 15, 2016 by cmwriter

What is it about the urge to revisit our past, either in our thoughts or in person? Why do we do it? What are we hoping to feel, learn, experience, see? A few years ago my husband and I decided … Continue reading →

Posted in memoir, Reading, Writing | Tagged childhood memories, flashbacks, memoir, memories, nostalgia, personal essay, revisiting the past, visiting your past, writing, writing down the memories | 8 Comments

Tag Archives: memoir

My Father’s Autograph

An Odd Purchase at the Museum Store

Flashbacks – Good and Not So Good

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