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How’s this for a book right up my alley? A few months ago, I stopped by Ukazoo, my favorite local used bookstore in Towson (um, the only used bookstore in Towson), and did my usual tour of the writing/reference books. I was pleased to find this gem for a fraction of its original price. Julia…
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photo: yoo-jin kang What a glorious, blessed day. The two wonderful individuals in the picture above are Ali and Pattie, alums who stopped by to do an acoustic birthday set for me during our yearbook I class. They were phenomenal (don’t even get me started on the tie-dyed birthday cake, complete with peace-sign icing’d on…
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I had the distinct honor of spending the afternoon and evening at UMBC with several of my alums. Sami, pictured above (she’s the one on the right, in case you were wondering), nominated me for the Humanities Scholars Exemplary Teacher Award, and I, along with 7 other teachers, were recognized at a small reception and…
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I want you to do me a favor. As you read through this post, think of something that you have been trying desperately to change in your life. Maybe it’s procrastination, or some form of addiction (food, nicotine, alcohol), or a health-related behavior. Whatever it is, make the next five minutes personal. Ready? In June…
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incredibly serendipitous photo by michael sauers from Boise, ID This is not meant as a slam on Starbucks, but I do write from very limited coffee experience. I am, unfortunately, one of those people, ever-addicted to the stronger brew of coffee, made by my local Starbucks (and I do mean all seven of them located…
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Today marks my first post on Write Anything, an international website by writers, for writers helping people from all over the world and of all ages to, well, write anything. I’m honored to be a contributing writer, and I’ll be encouraging writers of all ability and experience levels to delve into the genre of creative…
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I love this photo, taken way back in October, 1969. That’s the year I was elected Jr. Deputy Fire Chief in Baltimore City. If you look closely, you can see a cast on my right leg (Mom always put me in white socks to complement the heavy, white cast…). Cindy, my sister, is standing above…
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this amazing photo was taken by: Francesca Birini This Friday, I salute the following top ten people who I believe are simply amazing. Thank you for enriching my life in the past week. 1, 2, and 3. The Wingspan editors (Alison, Sarah, and Heather) who stayed hours beyond anyone could have ever expected to finish…
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Most of my friends on Facebook probably saw this posted earlier this morning. Last night, when I drove past our local Exxon to get Red Robin (Yumm!), I nearly drove off the road when I saw the gas prices. A 20-cent increase in just 7 hours. Although this is the highest price in our area,…
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It’s late, and I just wrapped up my class at Towson. It’s been a long day, as all Wednesdays are when school is in session at Towson U; I had a few thoughts along the way today, though, which I wanted to share with you tonight. I hate getting older. I really do. I am…
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