Monthly Archives: July 2014

Memories, Stories, & Poetry: Threads that Bind Us

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Christi

“I was taking it all in, / filming the heart” ~ from “Take Two, They’re Small” by Cristina Norcross In the last few months, the senior citizens in my creative writing class at Harwood Place have become very interested in poetry. … Continue reading →

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Writing about Place

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Christi

It’s not just about showing the reader a particular exterior landscape. It’s about giving them a particular interior landscape. ~ Cathy Day, “Teaching Tuesday: Setting” If you’ve taken a writing course or workshop, you may have been given the prompt, … Continue reading →

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The Saving Graces of Social Media

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Christi

It’s all about perceptive when discussing the pros and cons of social networking. True, there are quirks about Twitter and Facebook and their internet compatriots. Used poorly, they can appear narcissistic or snarky or just plain cruel. But this week, I read … Continue reading →

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