I’m a little puzzled by the word “aspiring.” I guess it indicates that there’s a success level a writer might be “aspiring” to, or getting published in…… Read more “What are common traps for aspiring writers?”
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Does writing energize or exhaust you?
The last time I became exhausted from writing was working on a dissertation. With my fiction writing? Never. I don’t set myself exhausting tasks. I take time…… Read more “Does writing energize or exhaust you?”
All is Not
When I first moved into my place, i fell in love with a burly old acacia tree I discovered hidden behind the ugliest scrap fence you’ve ever…… Read more “All is Not”
Broken Plates
I’m thinking the first holiday in a new home is defining, sets patterns, or may bring new insights on the past. When we went to unpack dishes for…… Read more “Broken Plates”
The Cliffs on Thanksgiving
We had a great walk overlooking the sea before starting in on cooking dinner. So many different scenes and even changing weather. We passed through twisty cyprus…… Read more “The Cliffs on Thanksgiving”
Projects
People say “the joys of home ownership,” with a little groan. I know they mean there’s always a new cost. Or couples have arguments about “when are…… Read more “Projects”
Dangerous Shoreline
When I knew I was moving to the Gualala-Pt. Arena area, I researched the history of the area and came across references to hazardous sea travel along…… Read more “Dangerous Shoreline”
Camping as a Kid
Camping seems to be a topic coming up lately. It enters my mind frequently these days in the place I’ve moved to because I pass campgrounds on…… Read more “Camping as a Kid”
Artist in the Water Tower
A while back I posted a photo of this water tower, taken from another street. I later discovered that we can see it from the playground of…… Read more “Artist in the Water Tower”
The Travelall
Last week, I wrote about selling my yellow VW beetle. I hadn’t recalled that the Travelall of my childhood was also yellow. I wonder if that occurred…… Read more “The Travelall”
Marie Judson 