A Mockingbird and Imagination

The Set-up When Paula told us she saw a mockingbird at Molino Basin, I realized as much as I’ve heard about mockingbirds and the fact that “Papa’s gonna buy you (one),” I never saw one – ever. When she added that it kept singing and singing its mockingbird song,...

Words … and No Words

Words …  and No Words    In between spoken words, there’s the communication that happens during silence. When I’m looking at my friend or they’re looking at me, my other communication tools kick in. Do they look happy? Do they seem happy?Sometimes tension...

Intentions and Showing Up -Redux

Getting Ready to Write Somewhere in my writing life I realized getting ready to write preceded the actual sitting down and putting pen to paper (historical reference #1). In the early days of my writing career, it was claiming a place to write. Over the years it has...

Eastside Writing Room- Jan. 2023

THE EASTSIDE WRITING ROOM Jan. 2023 And here we go! We are entering a decade of the EASTSIDE WRITING ROOM. Every Tuesday every week, every month, every season, every year since 2013.  YOU’RE INVITED TO WRITE WITH US  This year will be the most exciting time for our...

Eastside Writing Room- Tucson and ZOOM

Meetings: ZOOM October 4, 11, 18, 25. Hybrid  meeting: October 18- Zoom and in-person for those who can make it. The Eastside Writing Room moves into autumn mode- meeting each Tuesday and In-Person once a month. We’re in the final quarter of our 9th year- now a...