inspiration, creative writing prompts, motivational quotes, poetry and gentle nagging on the creative writing life…
I’m trying to get rid of stuff but it’s hard to pass up an estate sale when it’s right in the path of walking to work. I bought this cute vintage cookbook for .25 (I love the 1940 graphics and Continue reading Madame Chiang’s
I saw this on several blogs today, I just love it! Forever On The Dance Floor
“May you always have walls for the winds, a roof for the rain, tea beside the fire, laughter to cheer you, those you love near you and all your heart might desire.” An Irish Blessing The garden looked so beautiful Continue reading Rain Garden
“To appreciate the wild and sharp flavors of these October fruits, it is necessary that you be breathing the sharp October or November air. What is sour in the house a bracing walk makes sweet. Some of these apples might Continue reading Food for Thought-To Be Eaten In The Wind
I particularly despise people who express themselves poorly in writing. Sei Shonagon Considered to be “one of the greatest works of Japanese literature” The Pillow Book is a lovely poetic journal filled with all sorts of observations, gossip, lists, poetry Continue reading The Pillow Book
To me, the greatest pleasure of writing is not what it’s about, but the inner music the words make. Truman Capote, McCall’s, November 1967
I can’t wait to see this movie! My sister saw it at early release and she told me it was great. Julia Child is definitely a hero of mine; her first book wasn’t published until she was in her 50’s Continue reading Julie & Julia
Now that school is over until October I am intent on organizing my office and getting rid of clutter. I found this paper from an accountability group I was a member of a few years ago. I thought these questions Continue reading 7 Questions for Creative Writing Accountability
I just handed in the final packet of work for the semester. Look for many new posts…this week! My poetry window slideshow. Now get back to work! Lovingly,The Writing Nag
“I had no accomplishments except surviving. But that isn’t enough in the community where I came from, because everybody was doing it. So I wasn’t prepared for America, where everybody is glowing with good teeth and good clothes and food.” Continue reading R.I.P. Frank McCourt