Yesterday, I put together a registration form for the 2009 Medocino Coast Writers Conference. This morning I read an article in Poets & Writers (May/June 2009) entitled “Conferences, Festivals Taking a Hit.” The juxtaposition helped me answer a question I’d … Continue reading
Writers Conferences & Festivals: Why Go?
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Yesterday, my dear friend Carol took me to the pet store after treating me to lunch at Diamondback for my birthday. I’ve had a one gallon fish tank sitting empty beside my desk since last November. The tank belonged to … Continue reading
Birthday Weekend
We are back from our 10 days of self-indulgence and deep relaxation and starting a weekend filled with birthday celebrations. Saturday we will honor five birthdays in my family and Sunday we go to Mariposa to acknowledge May birthdays in … Continue reading
Reading to Write
Writing teachers frequently tell their students, “One must read broadly to write well.” During my Mexico vacation I was reminded of how much I rely on reading to learn about writing. I read all the time, but during my vacation … Continue reading
Our Mexico Vacation- Part 4
Today is our last day under the influence of pueblo magico! Yesterday was our biggest adventure yet as we headed out on the road to La Paz, a road under construction and pretty messy. The last 20+ km turn into … Continue reading
