Category Archives: The Writing Life

Favorite Things Friday: old photos

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Hope

a photo in the hand is worth a bird in the bush… Today’s Favorite Things Friday is actually a three-fer. Old photos, old notes, and old tins. My real topic is vintage photos, specifically, this one of a Midwestern homestead with … Continue reading →

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Retreat! Advance!

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Hope

I had been hoping to schedule a writing retreat all summer, but between pigs and kids and uncertain vacation plans, it wasn’t coming together. But as we headed (mournfully) into the last couple of weeks before Labor Day, it happened! … Continue reading →

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Good Reads?

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Hope

I recently changed most of my book ratings on GoodReads to no stars at all. When I originally started listing the books I’ve read on GoodReads, I did it to keep track of my personal reading and connect with book club people … Continue reading →

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