The revision process in this class was like nothing I've ever done before. It felt so liberating. You chose where your piece was going as opposed to being told what you should end up with. To pick the brain of Jason Palmeri was absolutely wonderful! He's

Georgia Heard tells us that, "writing is hiding in the most ordinary and familiar places." (Writing Towards Home) For me, life is busy and I see writing ideas all around. My children, my husband, my dog, all of these topics quickly flow from my fingers to the page.

I think the title of this says it all. Other people had amazing things to share with these and mine I tended to mark with a tab labeled "Revisit" after hearing everyone else. The thing is, I had a great time trying it. I don't know

Georgia Heard wrote about the idea of querencia, which she defines as a place where one feels safe, or where one draws their strength of character, that feeling of home. While reflecting on my thoughts about home I came up with this piece. This is home. Billy and I moved

Strawberry Shortcake, Peach Cobbler, Banana Pudding, Apple Crisp #1GottaGo Honestly, this one is so easy for me so...goodbye banana pudding! I wonder why though. I love bananas, whipped cream, and vanilla wafers and together they are extremely delicious. They make that perfect texture combination; smooth, light, crunchy. Maybe it&

When I ordered my books for the Ohio Writing Project four week course, I was terrified when Old Friend from Far Away: The Practice of Writing Memoir by Natalie Goldberg showed up at my door. What? They expect me to write and to write at a professional level? But I