Writing Referent Group

Having just been in Paris, strolling along the cobblestone streets of Montmartre, daydreaming about the Picassos and Hemingways and other … More

Wednesday Pep Talk

Photo: Haifa, Israel Dear Self, No matter where you are, certain conditions are conducive to successfully meeting your quota. They … More

Dear Self, It’s 2AM in Israel and you really should go to sleep. Jet lag is kicking ass again, but … More

Greetings from Israel! It’s our second day here and let me tell you, I am just barely sitting down at … More

Dear Self, You expected to find an adorable cafe in which you’d turn words into literary magic and you’d be … More

Dear Self, Bonjour! You are sitting in your cute Parisian apartment, the kids are asleep, your finally-finished-outline sits bound before … More

Whenever I go on vacation, I like to make lists. Okay, I admit, I like lists even when I’m not … More

Dear Self, You’ve got a lot of work to do this week before you get on a plane and jet-set … More

Stay away from the time-suckers. Avoid the “Pig-Pen” personalities who want to bring you down with their dust storm of … More

1. trip to Paris 2. swim in Mediterranean 3. beach trips 4. camping 5. make popsicles for the kids 6. … More