Dreamsroyal road to the mindvia regia morning traffic moves out of the unconscioustoward the ego’s cityFace the other way into the dark.To what mythological region, what gods,…… Read more “Underworld Dream Poem”
Author: mariejudson
Writing with 5th Grade Boys
As a resource specialist teacher, I lead a 5th grade ELA group for struggling learners. Writing is their least favorite occupation, especially because it doesn’t come easily…… Read more “Writing with 5th Grade Boys”
Shock While Editing
There’s nothing like working on an audio book to hear every flaw, every possible mistake in a book. I was settling in for a good listen to…… Read more “Shock While Editing”
Angling Toward Honesty, A Poem
Angling toward honesty that will bring needed change while holding kindness is tricky I find when I say what I think I often spiral into shame, fear,…… Read more “Angling Toward Honesty, A Poem”
More Writing Retreats!
Still not satisfied—Stephen King’s writers’ retreat, after all, seems to be focused on writers availing themselves of the Stephen King archives—I searched worldwide, and found fun ideas…… Read more “More Writing Retreats!”
A Real Retreat for Writers
This photo is similar to my last post, I wrote last week about a “writers’ retreat” coming up in May in a town in Illinois. I’d call…… Read more “A Real Retreat for Writers”
Writers Retreat
I’m considering going to a writers’ retreat near Quincy, IL hosted by the Indies United publishing group. I haven’t been aware of the city of Quincy though…… Read more “Writers Retreat”
Book Clubs
A while back I got the idea of writing a blog post with ideas for a culminating book party for book clubs reading Braided Dimensions (I’d love…… Read more “Book Clubs”
Clues in a Photo
I had other ideas for this post, but a week or so ago my daughter handed me this photo, saying, “Let’s get a bigger print to put…… Read more “Clues in a Photo”
Our Limited View of Helen Keller
What we typically learn about Helen Keller is that she coped well with being deaf and blind. Some may have read her lyrical prose and may know…… Read more “Our Limited View of Helen Keller”