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Monday May 20th 2013

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On Narrative

On Narrative

Some days, a good story is all you need. But to tell a story that sticks, a narrative needs more. Two critical illustrations of this crossed my desk recently, and I thought I’d share them with you. First, let me call your attention to this spot, which ran during the [Read More]

7×7=one grateful blogger

Awhile ago, my Whidbey colleague Charlotte Morganti nominated me for a 7×7 link award! I wish I knew what the origins of this award was, but more important, I’m just happy that I’m getting an award! It’s my first! Also, one thing about Charlotte, [Read More]

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An Open Letter to the Nike+ announcer lady

An Open Letter to the Nike+ announcer lady

Hello there. I feel I need to tell you something. I loathe your voice. It isn’t because I do not value what you [Read More]

Turning over a new leaf

Turning over a new leaf

So I turned in my revised thesis to my adviser a little while ago. A little under a week ago. Since then I’ve [Read More]

Verbagram 4, A Haiku, and other stuff

Verbagram 4, A Haiku, and other stuff

Falafel, so plain Until fried in surprise form, Cooked like a doughnut. In other news, I am headed off this weekend to [Read More]

The Name Game

The Name Game

Mr. Gooddirt is incredibly good at nicknames. He comes up with them on the fly, and they’re always accurate and [Read More]

Verbagram 3

Verbagram 3

Today in southern California, it’s brisk with a stiff breeze. If I closed my eyes I could imagine myself back in [Read More]

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Yi Shun Lai had this to say

Thanks so much for this thoughtful reply, Gail! It's always great to know I've been reading books that resonate with Read the post

Gail Clark had this to say

I read and liked "Ellen Foster". Your simple statement that the book made a difference to you resonates with me, as Read the post

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Thanks for reading, Kristene! I agree...a catch-up is needed! Speak soon! Read the post

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Aw, Susan! Thanks so much for reading! Of course you know yourself as being one of those brilliant writers mentioned Read the post

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Huzzah for you! I love your road to clarity. for me... it's a beautiful day and I'm willingly inside, at my kitchen Read the post

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