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What is the pandemic allowing you to do?

April 5, 2020

Instead of focusing on what we can’t do right now, tell me: What have you been able to do that normally …

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My favorite things: July 21 edition

July 21, 2019

I’m resurrecting my “favorite things” series that I had started a couple of years ago. There’s just too much great …

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Relaxation: That’s what is making me happy this week

July 6, 2015

July Fourth, newspapers, and writing groups.

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What’s making me happy (March 13 edition)

March 13, 2015

Three things making me happy this week. A novel, cycling, and my dog.

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Do you run? Bike? Read? Go to school? How writing relates!

January 26, 2015

A brief collection of previous blog posts that address my different perspectives on writing.

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Why writers should watch the Tour de France

July 16, 2014

Apologies, Talansky is back on his bike! But looks in tears… pic.twitter.com/0INc0WMu6r — ITV Cycling (@itvcycling) July 16, 2014 Inspired …

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A Lesson on Writing from Riding

July 20, 2012

This is the time of year for what has traditionally been my favorite sporting event: The Tour de France. I’ve …

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Small victories

June 28, 2012

My small victories today: 1. Revising two paragraphs of an essay. 2. Spending about 40% of my time in aero …

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