Category Archives: Call for action

Wisconsin Writers’ Association Jade Ring Contest: Entries Due June 15, 2012

Posted on May 27, 2012 by

Writing is such a private, personal act, it can often feel thankless. And without thanks, wither motivation? Recognition is motivating. It provides confirmation from a community that what you’ve produced is technically and aesthetically good, that what you worked so … Continue reading →

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Restoring Family Nature

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

Appearing today on the APH blog is an essay I developed recently for a class. My intent was to produce an example of the “complication, three developments, resolution” outline structure applied to the opinion-essay format (as opposed to an anecdotal … Continue reading →

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A thought for Mothers’ Day…

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

Mothers’ Day has never been an easy occasion for me. My family wasn’t big on celebrating the “Hallmark Holidays.” I remember one time when I was about 12 my friend Janet took me with her when she went shopping for … Continue reading →

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“Celebration of Writing” at Goodman South Madison Library May 5th

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

I’ll be master of ceremonies at next Saturday’s ”Celebration of Writing” at the Goodman South Madison Library. I hope if you’re in town you’ll stop by and enjoy the fellowship of fellow writers. The fun begins at 1:00pm with your choice … Continue reading →

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Italy’s Festa della Liberazione, an occasion for action

Posted on April 25, 2012 by

Today is April 25, the Festival of Liberation in Italy, celebrating the end of World War II. Four years ago I was celebrating in Cinque Terre. Today, my heart is breaking for the friends I made there and the devastation … Continue reading →

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A Paean to My Oaxacan Queen

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

Some readers of “True Stories Well Told” may remember April Gutierrez Manning–she participated in a few of the writing classes at the South Madison Library, early on. She blogged about her Mexican Adventure, moving with her husband and baby to … Continue reading →

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Bread and Roses for International Women’s Day

Posted on March 8, 2012 by

I don’t know when I made International Women’s Day a personal holiday–probably sometime in college. Somehow I don’t need reminding of the significance of March 8th when it comes around. The date leaps out and says, “Remember!” The day I … Continue reading →

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“Start Writing Your Memoir” class begins at Westside Senior Center February 22

Posted on February 4, 2012 by

For every life there’s a unique story–are you writing yours? Small groups are a great way to get ideas and stay motivated. This workshop starts Wednesday, February 22. For 8 weeks we’ll discuss and practice techniques for writing about our life … Continue reading →

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Snow Day! South Madison class tonight cancelledf

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

To my South Madison workshop enrollees–our first class will be delayed a week due to snow. See you on the 19th!

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In Madison? Join us for a Story Share Tuesday January 10th

Posted on December 26, 2011 by

The Westside Senior Center Memoir Writers will host a “Story Share” on Tuesday January 10th from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. in the  Community Room at All Saints Retirement Center, 8202 Highview Drive, Madison. The location honors Anne Short, our founder, now … Continue reading →

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