From the monthly archives:

December 2009

Being a Writer’s Spouse

December 14, 2009

My husband is one hell of a writer and wants it to eventually become his full-time career. I support him 100%, but know that being the spouse of a dedicated writer is not easy: 1. He or she is going to have their quirks It is important that you as the spouse understand what those [...]

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Short story: Santa’s Gift

December 9, 2009

This was a scene I originally wrote for a sketch comedy group I belonged to ages ago. It was never performed, but I always liked it so dusted it off recently and converted it to a scene. It was mostly dialogue anyway.  I hope you enjoy it, and Happy Holidays! Image by Nicolai Kjærgaard via [...]

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Rituals Make it Real

December 7, 2009

When you hang a roll of toilet paper do you have the end come over the roll or under?  When you walk into the door do you have a big ceramic bowl that the whole family throws their keys in.  If you’re drinking a beer do you pick at the label to see if you [...]

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It’s a Capital (No Offense)

December 4, 2009

As a reader and a writer, I encounter new words all of the time – I am particularly enthralled with the origins of words.  However, every once in a while I run across a word that describes a concept that I know very well, but just didn’t realize there was a single word for it.  [...]

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Looking for Inspiration

December 2, 2009

“I dream a lot. I do more painting when I’m not painting. It’s in the subconscious.” —Andrew Wyeth, American painter Inspiration is a funny thing. When you’re searching for it, it often becomes slippery and elusive. And yet sometimes, in strange and unexpected ways, creative ideas will sneak in unnoticed and take root in our [...]

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