Author Archives: Ana McCracken

Going Virtual—An Afternoon with Debra Marquart at the Author Café

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Ana McCracken

Sunday, October 4th, the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation will feature Debra Marquart, Iowa’s Poet Laureate at the Author Café. Normally this event takes place in the auditorium of the Ames Public Library with tea service and delectable edibles. Due … Continue reading →

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What I’ve Been Reading

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Ana McCracken

Reading for a masters degree is wildly different than reading for fun. It leaves me no time to read the latest and greatest novel or memoir?  Well,… I do make exceptions for memoirs. A slow reader, one of the most … Continue reading →

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Write With Ana! | Friday, May 29 | 2-4 CDT

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Ana McCracken

Every May, workshop leaders across the globe Write Around the World (WAW) and raise funds in support of Amherst Writers & Artists (AWA) and its mission. What kind of writing experience is it? During our two hours together in a virtual modality, … Continue reading →

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Class VI

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Ana McCracken

Class VI—May 4 Poem—TBD Discussion—Discuss Reading Assignments: Pick “one thing” that stood out for you in one of the readings. Did something you read help you with your writing process? Were you able to apply a thought to something you … Continue reading →

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Class V

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Ana McCracken

CLASS V—APRIL 27 Spring by Mary Oliver Discussion—Discuss Reading Assignments: Pick “one thing” that stood out for you in one of the readings. Did something you read help you with your writing process? Were you able to apply a thought … Continue reading →

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Maintaining Happy in Times of Coronavirus—Get Me Some Eggs

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Ana McCracken

This morning, Avy and I had a little drive outing with our dear friend, Dog Gone Park owner, Jacqui Binford-Bell. Adhering to physical distancing, Avy and I followed Jacqui in her SUV to the Arco Farms on the outskirts of … Continue reading →

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Maintaining Happy in Times of Coronavirus—Having One of Those Days

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Ana McCracken

It’s been days since I’ve left the property, my barn garret, the house for mail. Driving, felt like a 2004 Maui Flashback. Two-lane roads. Nowhere to go. Lord, beam my Mercedes to the A8, 200 km/h the norm. Tom Petty … Continue reading →

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Maintaining Happy in Times of Coronavirus—Brief History of Acequia’s

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Ana McCracken

Last night we walked-about to see and follow one of the acequia’s that was opened yesterday on our property. Typically, I am not here in April, so this was an event Ed wanted to share. A bit of history: An … Continue reading →

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Maintaining Happy in Times of Coronavirus

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Ana McCracken

After an awesome workshop with my fearless OLLI writers, and a Zoom Viva la Vino Iowa State University Women’s Club gathering, I needed a walk. My neck hurt from sitting. Avy, always game, went with me. Serendipitously we walked to … Continue reading →

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Class IV

Posted on April 4, 2020 by Ana McCracken

CLASS IV—April 20 Opening Poem—TBD Discussion—Discuss Reading Assignments: Pick “one thing” that stood out for you in one of the readings. Did something you read help you with your writing process? Were you able to apply a thought to something … Continue reading →

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