What did kids do for fun in the summer before computers? Last week, Gloria read a story from her childhood during our writing class. It was so entertaining, I wanted to share with you: Foiled Entrepreneurs by Gloria There wasn’t a lot to do on that hot sticky summer morning. We had just moved from […]
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My brother Ralph is famous in our family. Born on the 4th of July, he’s a a “Yankee Doodle Dandy.†He was a teacher, counselor, and for just about 40 years, husband to Joyce. He is loved by many for his ideas. Joyce, is also a bit of a star to us—especially now that her life
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School’s out and teachers, students— all of us, really—are in summer mode. Time to switch gears to make the most of this precious time. Maybe you have your vacation plans already, but by doing these three things, your “dog days” of summer will be complete. Listen. When I was a millennial, I thought I was
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Writing the story of your life is a daunting task. You’ve had a million experiences with so much to say, so much to teach, so much to write. How is this writing task ever accomplished? I might just have the answer for you. My writing classes are all about writing vignettes (pronounced: vin-yets’). An old
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When we hear the words “Once upon a time…” we are immediately transport into the magical world of story. The words awaken a child-like sense of anticipation, curiosity and wonder. The same is true of, “Last night when I was walking home…,†“One day I saw ….,†or, “It was cold that afternoon and ….â€
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Admit it. You have a shoe story to tell. I bet you have a hundred! Maybe you wore two different shoes to work. Â Maybe you’ve always wanted to have an expensive shoe. Or maybe, like me, you wanted your shoes make you feel “more.” Â Here’s a shoe story that comes from the first chapter
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The granddaughter shines with sparkle, Reflecting my own girlhood. Together, we are pals, peers. I memorize her face because This day is only a moment. I take her into my heart. My spirit celebrates Her newness to the world. A mirror of decades gone by. Who will she be, in the end, When I’m
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Great movies reflect life, and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is no exception! This action packed movie is about a group of young people, literally, thrown into a jungle game, and in order to win, the players learn to work together. Each LEVEL of the game represents a frightening challenge in the quest to get
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Dear very cool woman, The story of YOUR life is a treasure. Even if you feel you have no special stories to tell—trust me—the lessons and experiences you’ve had over the past decades, both great and small, are golden. It’s all a matter of unpacking what’s there: the good the bad and the funny. Our memories are
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