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!”
Category: Community
Altar Tying Home and Work
This evening, a writer friend posted in her newsletter an invitation for readers to write 100 words about “home,” whatever that word conjures. What came to my…… Read more “Altar Tying Home and Work”
Reunions
I just attended a high school reunion. It was magical and exhausting. I’ve been showing up for reunions over the years; I think when something is a…… Read more “Reunions”
Not in Washington
I’m supposed to be at my nephew’s wedding this weekend, in a campground an hour out of Portland. I had an airbnb booked in Rainier, everything set…… Read more “Not in Washington”
Theater Camp
Have you ever said yes to something and then wondered for weeks why you did? Someone suggested I join her at a three-day theater camp that’s been…… Read more “Theater Camp”
Pondering Barbie
I was a doll-playing girl but never had a Barbie. My mom abhorred the idea of us playing with a grown woman, fearing we’d grow up too…… Read more “Pondering Barbie”
Dream at a Pivotal Time
Last week, when I was making a decision about whether to become part of a publishing cooperative, I spent some time one afternoon corresponding with a writer…… Read more “Dream at a Pivotal Time”
Leeds
I admit I didn’t know much about Leeds before the past week. Actually, I hadn’t thought about the place enough to wonder about it. My daughter’s spent…… Read more “Leeds”
Couchsurfing
I never really understood why people would host couch surfers. It seemed like too much generosity to believe. After two workaways, my daughter, with need of a…… Read more “Couchsurfing”
What I did and what I didn’t
Well, I’ve been to the Philippines and back. It’s a long flight from my home. I did not get to Ilo-Ilo, the place I posted about that…… Read more “What I did and what I didn’t”
Marie Judson 