Essay, or Not?
You know I ramble about contests. You know I like them – so much that if I’m not entering, I’m judging. And, as a judge, I’ve noted on more than one occasion that there seems to be some confusion on the difference between an essay and a short story. Other judges have confirmed this problem. […]
Just For Fun Friday 06/06/2014
Do you have an Obsession There they lay, in the far corner of the bottom drawer – someone’s cherished possessions, tucked safely away. Whether forgotten, or abandoned, I treasured them as a gift. Colored Paper Clips. I displayed them in a jar on my desk, cheerful as brightly colored jelly beans, (until passers-by began […]
About My Writing Habits
My friend, Dorothy Johnson (http://www.reflectionsfromdorothy.blogspot.com) invited me along on a blog hop a few weeks ago. I regret that illness kept me from responding to it last week, but – better late than never! I just started this blog about a year ago – it will be one year on July 9, to be exact. […]
Finding New Things in the Familiar Ones
The things we learn from others about our own world can be amazing. Recently, I took someone on a trip to meet my family, on a route I’ve traveled so many times that I could do it blindfolded. However, on this trip I was determined to make sure my companion found it interesting. So as […]
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