Category Archives: Call for action
Bread and Roses for International Women’s Day
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
“Start Writing Your Memoir” class begins at Westside Senior Center February 22
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
Snow Day! South Madison class tonight cancelledf
To my South Madison workshop enrollees–our first class will be delayed a week due to snow. See you on the 19th!
In Madison? Join us for a Story Share Tuesday January 10th
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
“Start Writing Your Memoir” workshop in Madison starts 9/21
For every life there’s a unique story–are you writing yours? Small groups are a great way to get ideas and stay motivated. My next workshop starts Wednesday, September 21. For 8 weeks the class will discuss and practice techniques for … Continue reading
WRWA Fall Conference Sept 23-25 2011
Among the many pies I keep a finger in, there is the Wisconsin Regional Writers Association. This august organization, now in its 62nd year, serves writers amateur-to-pro who make Wisconsin their topic or base of operations. I serve as its Contests … Continue reading
Celebrate Our Odyssey Stories on August 3rd
The Odyssey Oral History Project has been collecting stories this summer from our “Odyssey Elders” so all can learn from their challenges and successes. On August 3rd, we’ll present our project to the community with Prizes! Stories! and Special Guests! Come … Continue reading
Courage (A Report from the Walker Protests)
By Carolyn May Photographs by James Rhem For the first time in my life, I would take action. I was against this “Budget Repair Bill” of Governor Scott Walker’s. The bill with NO compromise was more than this retired teacher could … Continue reading
Please let me publish your true stories, well told!
In the Northern Hemisphere (where I live) the Summer Solstice begins tomorrow–for me, at 1:16 P.M. CDT. I’ll hold off celebrating until next Saturday, when you’ll find me at Madison’s own goofy Parade of Species. Summer… the time when we let … Continue reading
Please help us improve lives by preserving stories
I’ve come to know some members of our community who need our help. Your small donation to the Odyssey Project, a course in the humanities for adults facing economic barriers to higher education, will help bring a writing workshop to … Continue reading
True Stories Well Told 