We’ve been here before. What lessons does the 1918 influenza pandemic hold for us today?
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about my great-grandparents, Mary and Vincent Zimny, because they died in the 1918 influenza …
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What is the pandemic allowing you to do?
Instead of focusing on what we can’t do right now, tell me: What have you been able to do that normally …
Shelter In Place
Useful, practical advice from the Brevity blog for creating a routine that provides you stability. via Shelter In Place
What’s your new writing routine?
How often have you said, “I wish I had more time to write”? For many of us that wish has …
“Write something beautiful” — Dessa
I probably am the only remaining Minnesotan unfamiliar with Dessa’s music. I know who she is — how could I …
The quiet death of Neil Peart
“I can’t pretend a stranger/ is a long-awaited friend” –Neil Peart, “Limelight” The death of Neil Peart, the mastermind lyricist …
Read essays to write essays
“Read five poems for every one you write.” I read this piece of advice in the Jan/Feb 2020 issue of …
Softening the sting of artistic rejection
Rejection sucks. But the more you submit, and the more you’re rejected, it DOES become easier to shake off those …
Writing goals 2020?
We’re 16 days into the new year — how are your writing goals going? I will admit — I set …
2020’s word: Breakthrough
Another new year, another day to reflect on my friend Melanie’s “mindful intentions” workshop. She holds this workshop every year …
