Tag Archives: A Memoir
Little Miracles Nested in the Ordinary
The winter is decidedly here, and I find myself in agreement with Katherine May who wrote the beautiful book Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times: Life meanders like a path through the woods. We have seasons … Continue reading
Concluding Delights: A Memoir
I am late with submitting a draft to my writing group, so I’m going to also publish it here and pedal out some rage on my cyclocross bike. For some reason, clicking “Publish” here helps me revise and move on … Continue reading
Delightful Things: A Memoir
I got a phone call this past spring inviting me into a group of writers again, and at first, I thought it might be The Thing I was looking for. And by that I mean a “new thing.” And by … Continue reading
Seasons 2022
Last year I kept notes about the seasons in a way that I’ve never done. I took a break from worrying about writing and editing my book, and I read voraciously, painted almost every day, and wrote essays and poems. … Continue reading
The Place Where You Live
Tried my best to get this down to 200 words and contact my friend for a photo. Neither happened. Orion magazine has this lovely invitation to write about where you live. If you are a writer, you should do it. … Continue reading
Teacher-Leader & Other Words I Make Up
This past year, 2021, was not my best year as a blogger. I somehow wrote thousands of words, however. Just not here. Close to having a draft of a book, this girl. A Memoir. No, really. It’s a memoir. I … Continue reading
Now Some Thoughts on Writing
This past weekend I printed out all of the chapters I think will make up the book that I have been working on in some shape or form for over twenty years. I have not researched old journals to pinpoint … Continue reading
Just Write, A Reflection
One of the magical results of blogging is when somebody finds your writing via the Internets Search Engine Machine. You put a post out there, your readers read (whomever you lovely folks are). Some people comment, some people DM you, … Continue reading
Story That I Wanted To Hear
“I act like someone in a bomb shelter trying to raise everyone’s spirits.” Carrie Fisher I’ve spent the last month trying to write an article, my elusive book, and a serious essay, and I failed miserably on two of three. For … Continue reading
My First Grind Corps Gran Fondo: A Memoir
First of all, let me start by saying that if you’re checking out this post hoping that I’ll have some magic formula about bike gearing and fitness about gravel rides, this post may not be for you. I’m also taking … Continue reading