Monthly Archives: April 2020

Class VI

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Class III

CLASS III—April 13 Opening Poem—Planting Peas by Linda Hasselstrom 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 … Continue reading

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