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Tag Archives: Writing Life
Taking the Poetry Plunge
After a great deal of thought, I decided to apply for the City’s Poet Laureate position. I did it in part because I didn’t want the program to end. But mostly I did it because there were things I’d hoped … Continue reading
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Tagged Acceptance, City of Livermore, Creativity, Hope, Inclusion, Poet Laureate, Poetry, Unplanned Life, Whistlestop Writers, Writing Life
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The Next Poet Laureate?
Back in early March, I attended the Ravenswood Poetry Series. After listening to D. A. Powell read his beautiful, lyric work, we broke for a brief intermission. Kay Speaks, a local poet, greeted me as I nibbled on a cookie. … Continue reading
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Tagged Creativity, Memoir, Poet Laureate, Poetry, Unplanned Life, Writing Life
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A Reflection on Gratitude
Lately I’ve been feeling tremendously grateful for the many amazing people and programs in my and my daughter’s lives. People and programs such as: Barb (reading tutor/educational consultant/mentor/friend); Melissa and Jennifer (sitters extraordinaire); Bella, Audrina, Jonah, and the other kids … Continue reading
What I Want in My Life
Ever since I wrote the post “A Question of Settling,” back in October 2016, I’ve been thinking about how I wanted the next phase of my life to look. I had intended to focus on this question over the holidays, … Continue reading
The Writer’s March Challenge 2017–An Update
On March 31st, A Writer’s March 2017 ended. A guest blogger, Bob Sabatini, wrote the final post entitled, “It’s Over! (Whew!).” Bob’s post nicely sums up my feelings on this year’s writing challenge. You can read it here. Afterwards, the … Continue reading
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Tagged A Writer's March, Acceptance, Bob Sabatini, Creativity, Expectations, Memoir, Poetry, Poetry in a Test Tube, Samantha Tetangco, Schedule, Structure, Truth, Unplanned Life, Writing Life
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Second Guest Post on A Writer’s March
This year, in addition to participating in A Writer’s March, I contributed two guest posts. Here is the second of my posts: Fallow Fields The writers who have participated in A Writer’s March over the years are an amazing bunch. I’m honored … Continue reading
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Tagged A Writer's March, Acceptance, Creativity, Unplanned Life, Writing Life
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Poetry in a Test Tube
Kevin Gunn, the current Poet Laureate of Livermore, decided last month he wanted to celebrate science before his term expired. So he created a contest called Poetry in a Test Tube. It was open to any resident regardless of age. … Continue reading
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Tagged Autism, City off Livermore, Creativity, Kevin Gunn, Poetry, Poetry in a Test Tube, Science, Sir Isaac Newton, Unplanned Life, Writing Life
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Guest Post on A Writer’s March
This year, in addition to participating in A Writer’s March, I’m doing two guest posts. I’ve joked with friends for years that writing is much like online dating. Well, A Writer’s March founder Samantha Tetangco challenged me to prove it in an essay. … Continue reading
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Tagged A Writer's March, Acceptance, Creativity, Dating, Letting Go, Unplanned Life, Writing Life
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The Writer’s March Challenge 2017
Maybe it’s the lawyer in me, but I’ve always been a sucker for a good challenge. So I’ve decided to particpate once again in A Writer’s March as a way to get myself back into a more consistent (i.e., daily) writing routine. A … Continue reading
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Tagged A Writer's March, Creativity, Goals, Memoir, Samantha Tetangco, Unplanned Life, Writing Life
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An Uncertain 2017
It’s been a grueling two months. First there was the election and it’s aftermath. An acquaintance called it similar to a pandemic: sudden, shocking, and widespread. It’s the best description I’ve heard so far, although I’d prefer an element of … Continue reading