September 7, 2009
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Michelle is using a couple of my photos for her Monday Mural prompt (to help inspire or nudge stories or poems). Thank you, Michelle, for wanting to use them. I hope they do inspire folks. (I meant to get this … Continue reading
June 10, 2009
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My poetry tasks for this week (June 8) are: 1. Read: Read a poem a day (someone else’s) 2. Write: Free write every day for 15 minutes (posting a dent is optional) 3. Craft: Work on one revision (minimum). 4. … Continue reading
December 29, 2008
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Many thanks to Dave Bonta, who let me know that Mark Woods of woodslot, the premier literary commonplace blog, linked to “Expansion.” The quote/link is currently less than a quarter of the way down the main page, and is sending … Continue reading
December 23, 2008
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Qarrtsiluni has published my fiction piece today: Expansion at a Time of Great Leavings. I hope you enjoy it. Remember that the next submission period is still open, and is all about collaboration and process. There are a few folks … Continue reading
November 12, 2008
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I miss doing these confessionals. But it is hard to pick topics. And I am not telling all. There is not enough time in the evening or power for my laptop. This week is all about taking care of house … Continue reading
May 11, 2008
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Submissions are open for qarrtsiluni’s May-June theme, “Water,” with guest editors Lucy Kempton and Katherine Durham Oldmixon. Water is the moving skin of our planet, the most part by far of our bodies; we drink it, we bathe in it, … Continue reading
February 13, 2008
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Confession Tuesday: ~ I lost two sets of earrings last week. In the space of three days two matching sets are no longer. I wanted to disrobe in the bus, to shake my sweater(s) inside out and miraculously retrieve them. … Continue reading
February 5, 2008
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The most suprising thing about Confession Tuesdays is how quickly they appear, certainly more than once a week. It turns out my husband reads my blog. Who knew? I think he does it to stay up with what I am … Continue reading
January 2, 2008
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If you’re looking for inspiration, here are a few places to visit:From qarrtsiluni, the online literary publication:The Hidden Messages theme is now open for submissions (though the Insecta issue will run through January 9–in which yours truly hopes to have … Continue reading
December 27, 2007
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There are a few deadlines coming up for writing submissions in & around the Pacific Northwest: 1.The Richard Hugo House in Seattle is seeking poetry, personal essays, plays, and short fiction for their New Works Competition. Entries should be on … Continue reading