Category Archives: Life-Writing Balance

National Poetry Month: April 21 to April 30, 2013

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

I’ve been writing, but posting is another thing. The month continues with many challenges with my son, my business, my ability to stay focused and healthily engaged.  So, here it is May and I have yet to post the rest … Continue reading →

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My 2013 Happiness Project: In Like a Lion…March leaves scars and permanent changes

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

March started out alright, but then crisis after crisis hit (as I mentioned in my previous post).  It’s difficult for me to discuss here the reasons behind the challenges I faced this month outside of my happiness project, because it … Continue reading →

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Living in your own liberty: Mother & Daughter visit Patti Smith

Posted on March 21, 2013 by

When times are tough, think about good times. That’s been my motto as of late. I wanted to tell you all right away about my experience taking my daughter to see Patti Smith. But following the concert Feb. 27th, life … Continue reading →

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My Church: Then you do the watusi, yeah do the watusi…

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

I remember when I became set in the ways of becoming writer. It started young – I wrote stories in my head when I went around town with my mother shopping and running stories. I would made up stories up … Continue reading →

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Leveling up my Life with a Happiness Project

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

Last year I used an informal way (compared to what I’m trying to do for 2013) to  focus my energy on goals. Things I wanted to accomplish. I borrowed an idea from Arlo Guthrie and made some Rulin’s for the … Continue reading →

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