As an editor and writing coach, I quite happily end up with a lot of books. I'm going to introduce you to some of them. These won't exactly be reviews, however. I'd say these posts will read more like a response to each book. Today, I'm offering my personal response to Cracking Up: A Postpartum Faith Crisis by Kimberlee Conway Ireton. __________________________ One … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: August 24, 2011
Each Wednesday I’m recording a Curiosity Journal, a recap of the past week. Tag words are: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing. :::Some of you have mentioned that you’re keeping a Curiosity Journal, as well. Leave your link in the comments so that we can visit and enjoy your weekly review. … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: Feb 23, 2011
Curiosity Journal: a weekly recap of what I’ve been reading, playing and learning; what I’m reacting to and writing. Inspired by Monica of Paper Bridges, I'm occasionally recording a Curiosity Journal. Tag words are: reading, playing, learning, reacting...and writing.Reading: One Thousand Gifts by Ann VoskampJust about done reading Ann V's book. The world is a richer place … [Read more...]
Mega Memory Month 2011 Final Celebration
Mega Memory Month January 2011 Final CelebrationIt's the last day of the month, January 31st, and Mega Memory Month comes to a close.Let’s share our projects, our progress, our successes...no matter how much or how little you were able to absorb. Seriously, every word is progress. Link up your posts via Simply Linked or create something to publish on the Facebook Event … [Read more...]
MMM 2011 Progress Report #3
Welcome to Mega Memory Month (MMM) Progress Report #3.Please note that if I counted correctly, we have 15 days left in January counting today (Monday). I thought I'd mention it, in case you're running a little behind (like I am).If you’re just stopping by, you can learn more about Mega Memory Month by clicking on this highlighted link. Visit our previous progress reports … [Read more...]
MMM 2011 Progress Report #2
Welcome to Mega Memory Month (MMM) Progress Report #2.If you're just stopping by, it’s definitely not too late to jump in as a Mega Memory Month participant. Just select a passage seven to ten verses (or sentences) shorter than you would have otherwise. It won't be as mega as it might have been, but it can still be plenty big.Progress Report #1Each Progress Report is a … [Read more...]
MMM 2011 Progress Report #1
Welcome to Mega Memory Month (MMM) Progress Report #1.This is intended to be a place and time to encourage one another—we're in this together, right?But if you're thinking what I'm thinking, you may be wondering: January just got started...how much progress can a person make in two days?Every word is progress, friends. Every single word.For that matter, just getting … [Read more...]
End of an Era
We used to live in a town with a gorgeous library that I've used and loved since 1988. When we moved a few miles away to our new house eleven years ago, we discovered with shock and dismay that we're just over the line in another library's district. We loved and used our original library so much, we actually paid an annual fee that allowed us to continue using its … [Read more...]
Ann's Ambitious Summer Reading List
Oprah's got a summer reading list. So does Swarthmore College.My High Calling Blogs colleague and friend L.L. Barkat has a sort-of summer reading list, too.Knowing I'm a word-girl, L.L. assumed I had one, too.And I guess I did. Informally. In my head.In fact, L.L. suggested we HCB folks all share our summer reading lists, so I started assembling and grouping the titles I … [Read more...]
Imperfect Conditions
"If you wait for perfect conditions, you will never get anything done." (Ecclesiastes 11:4, New Living Translation) If I waited for the perfect conditions to develop my writing life, I'd still be waiting. Back in the early 1990s, I did manage to explore writing as my work, as a way of life. I wrote and submitted a few magazine articles and met with … [Read more...]
Explore the Classics: The Red Badge of Courage
I've discovered a website called Shmoop.com, a place every lifelong learner, autodidact and home educator should explore. I'm particularly grateful for the literature guides they've created for lots of famous novels. As they guide readers through challenging material, they do so in a conversational and comfortable tone, making the books seem intriguing and … [Read more...]
MMM January 2010: Final Celebration
Mega Memory Month January 2010 Final CelebrationMega Memory Month comes to a close.The last day of the month, January 31st, falls on a Sunday. I love that. Those of us who have memorized Scripture can post our passages and share them on a day of rest and worship.Let's share our projects, our progress, our successes!Link up your posts via Mr. Linky or create something to … [Read more...]
MMM Jan 2010 Final Progress Report (#4)
Final Progress Report (#4)This coming Sunday marks the end of Mega Memory Month January 2010.Now don't panic. Don't scramble to cram in whatever is left.This week, I urge you to simply stay focused and work steadily each day to add what you can and review what you've already managed to memorize. Take some time to relax and plan out your Final Celebration. Remember that? I … [Read more...]
MMM Jan 2010 Progress Report #3
Progress Report #3Mega Memory Month January 2010 is over halfway through. Are you halfway through your project?Leave a note on your progress at the Facebook Event page I set up for Mega Memory Month (write your comments on the wall!) HERE. You can also summarize your progress in the comments of this post and/or link your own Progress Report post here via Mr. Linky.Mr. … [Read more...]
MMM Jan 2010 Progress Report #2
Progress Report #2Mega Memory Month January 2010 is in full swing.How are you doing?Care to share your memorization methods or unload your ups and downs with those of us who are sharing the struggle?We're in this together, so please let us know!Leave a note in the comments and/or link your own Progress Report post here via Mr. Linky.Click on the icon and a separate screen … [Read more...]
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