Oct 4, 2010 | The Writing Life
Welcome back, dear readers. I feel like I’m in a stalemate these days. I have so much that I have to accomplish in the next two months that I’m…well, frankly, terrified. Dragonfly Summer needs a major rewrite, or at least the first one hundred and...
Oct 1, 2010 | The Writing Life
Happy Friday, dear readers! In the movie Sliding Doors, the shape of Gwyneth Paltrow’s life is hinged on one simple event: whether or not she catches the train home. Most of us will never know how many minuscule incidents are altering our existence, but the big...
Sep 30, 2010 | The Life Less Ordinary
Hello dear readers, I received some exciting news yesterday! My kickboxing club may soon offer classes in Mixed Martial Arts, including Jiu Jitsu. Best of all, the class will be open to both male and female students. Although some female fighters are making their...
Sep 29, 2010 | Uncategorized
Hello dear readers, I’ve been caught in a game of virtual tag by the lovely Ev Bishop, who writes the blog Write Here, Write Now. Ev and I became friends on an iVillage Writers forum, where I think we were the only sane people. We used to write long emails to...
Sep 28, 2010 | Uncategorized
Hello dear readers, Since I’m down and out with a cold, I’m in the mood for something lighter today. The general consensus is that the book is always better than the movie version, but there’s exceptions to every rule. Here is my top ten list of...
Sep 27, 2010 | The Writing Life
Hello dear readers, Welcome back! I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend. It was unseasonably warm and beautiful here–a nice excuse to get out for a walk and enjoy the fall colors. I’ve been having this feeling lately…a feeling like things are soon...
Sep 24, 2010 | The Writing Life
Happy Friday, dear readers! TGIF, indeed. Today I’m posting what could be my last Fun Friday writing exercise. Do you like these things? Do you find them enjoyable or helpful? If they’re not doing it for you, let me know. I’m trying to decide whether...
Sep 23, 2010 | The Life Less Ordinary
Hello dear readers, I’ve heard people say that fall is the true start of a new year. Maybe it harkens back to the days when we started a new school year in the fall. Some have even started making fall resolutions, feeling they resonate more than New Year’s...
Sep 22, 2010 | The Life Less Ordinary
Hello dear readers, My wonderful friend Jocelyn posed an interesting question on Facebook yesterday: “What did someone tell you about yourself in elementary school that you still believe?” Her own answer broke my heart: “You can’t sing. Just...
Sep 21, 2010 | The Life Less Ordinary
Hello dear readers, My muay thai instructor had his first fight last week. Although Kelly trained in Thailand and earned his certification as an official kru, he’d given up the dream of fighting after a severe workplace injury. Something must have changed his...
