This past Sunday, I drove three hours round trip to spend the afternoon at the fair. It was my second and last day at the Redwood Writers…… Read more “To the Fair and Back Again”
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Caught up
Fourth day of posting in a row to catch up, then back on my weekly schedule. Finally got to the beach on our 11th day living here.…… Read more “Caught up”
First things first
The first thing I did was make my favorite room – the sun room – functional. I put my writing desk facing the sea view (I have…… Read more “First things first”
Making up for lost time
Today I walked from one end of town to the other today (not all that far!). I thought I might figure out access onto the wider beach…… Read more “Making up for lost time”
Moved!
My new town of Gualala, CA at sunset I’ve missed creating and sending out my weekly blog posts, but good news is I’ve mostly moved! What a…… Read more “Moved!”
Point Arena
From the City of Pt. Arena site Pt. Arena is 14 miles north of Gualala along the coast highway. It’s more set back from the coast. You…… Read more “Point Arena”
Gualala
Next week I’m moving to the seaside town of Gualala. Locals pronounce it “Wa-LA’-la,” from the Pomoan word qháhwala∙li meaning “where the waters flow down.” The Native peoples…… Read more “Gualala”
Writing Groups Post #2
Vincent Cartoons This is a follow up to my first blog post on writing groups. I had a powerful experience recently, testimony that the growth process continues;…… Read more “Writing Groups Post #2”
Frog Dreams
Frogs often visit my dreams. I’ve had a bright green one jump to my face and softly cling there. June 27 dream: I’m with my two kids.…… Read more “Frog Dreams”
Inappropriately Dressed
I’m on a roll this week, using blog posts as an opportunity to dig into phenomena that turn up regularly in dreams: June 23 dream: A teacher…… Read more “Inappropriately Dressed”