Musings
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Mama Was a Clear Communicator
Mama scouted for bookstores in her area that would host me when The Cracker Queen first came out. This is how she indicated that a
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Dolly Love in Ringgold, GA
Dolly Parton married Carl in this town in 1966. They hold “Dolly Days” each year to celebrate the connection.
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My TEDx Talk: Images from a Sparkling Day
I’m still processing the whole TEDx experience, but I promise to give a full report soon. In the meantime, these photos capture some of the
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All Shall Be Well
Sometimes the river talks to me on my morning walks. Today she said, “Keep doing what you’re doing.” And then the clouds seconded it. Well,
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This.
I keep this old cartoon from The New Yorker in plain view in my writing space. The most common lament I hear from aspiring writers
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An Encouraging Word: It Might Sound Cornball, But…
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