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“Write something beautiful” — Dessa

March 3, 2020

I probably am the only remaining Minnesotan unfamiliar with Dessa’s music. I know who she is — how could I …

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Read essays to write essays

January 26, 2020

“Read five poems for every one you write.” I read this piece of advice in the Jan/Feb 2020 issue of …

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Softening the sting of artistic rejection

January 18, 2020

Rejection sucks. But the more you submit, and the more you’re rejected, it DOES become easier to shake off those …

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Writing goals 2020?

January 16, 2020

We’re 16 days into the new year — how are your writing goals going? I will admit — I set …

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2020’s word: Breakthrough

January 1, 2020

Another new year, another day to reflect on my friend Melanie’s “mindful intentions” workshop. She holds this workshop every year …

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When you plant a seed, it may take a while to sprout

November 30, 2019

Only a couple of weeks remain in the semester. At this point everyone is ready to be done. Even when …

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Sometimes you just need to get away

November 18, 2019

I spent 36 hours over the weekend doing nothing but working on manuscript revisions. Well, I did sleep and take …

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A hearty welcome to late fall

November 17, 2019

I love this post I came across today on Facebook. The artwork drew me in. Every year around this time, …

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OK, universe, I’m paying attention!

October 27, 2019

The last year of committing to my morning practice of yoga, prayer, and meditation is making me more aware, open, …

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Writers: Take a step back

October 24, 2019

Image from http://cute-pictures.blogspot.com/2014/05/hd-nature-scenery-wallpapers-for-desktop.html I received an important reminder today: Don’t be so caught up in the achievement phase that you …

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