Author Archives: Ana McCracken

Class III

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Ana McCracken

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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Maintaining Happy in Times of Coronavirus—Vacuum the Carpet

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Ana McCracken

Today my happy was challenged. But I persevered. First it was my reoccurring-stomach-bug? Always the same symptoms. Nasea and fatigue. I’ve mentioned it to doctors, and they go cross-eyed. So, today after dragging myself through my morning workout on Zoom, … Continue reading →

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Class II

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Ana McCracken

CLASS II—April 6 Opening Poem: “How I Discovered Poetry,” by Marily Nelson Poet Jane Kenyon once said: “Be a good steward of your gifts. Protect your time. Feed your inner life. Avoid too much noise. Read good books, have good … Continue reading →

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Maintaining Happy in Times of Coronavirus—Stumbling Upon Wayne Dyer

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Ana McCracken

Today in Angel Fire, it was rainy with wild wind gusts. I ventured only to the post office to mail letters, and to walk from the house to my barn office. What was I going to post tonight in my … Continue reading →

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Class I

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Ana McCracken

CLASS I—March 30 Opening Poem: “Blue Iris” by Mary Oliver Introductions—be prepared to: State your name and “briefly”explain what you hope to gain from this class Class overview, and how we will work together Discuss: Pre-class Reading Assignment Reading 1 (PDF … Continue reading →

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Shooting The Curl—Forthcoming in Telepoem Booth® Iowa

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Ana McCracken

My poem, “Shooting The Curl” was accepted by Telepoem Booth® Iowa. ​Once Telepoem Booth® Iowa is live, you’ll be able to dial in and hear me read “Shooting The Curl”—a one-sentence rant about my search for the perfect hairstylist in Iowa. Forthcoming March … Continue reading →

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Thank You Note Evangelist!

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Ana McCracken

The Thank You Note Evangelists’ Dream Come True: As I stood in my row on my flight to San Antonio waiting for my row mate to return from the lavatory, I glanced at the bent head of the passenger in … Continue reading →

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The Why Versus The What

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Ana McCracken

Last year when Inheritance A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love by author Dani Shapiro was released, I stared at the book-signing schedule on her website. Not one signing event coincided with my schedule. And she was appearing everywhere. An … Continue reading →

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SOLD OUT: The Micro-Memoir

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Ana McCracken

The Micro-Memoir: Writing for the Moment Mondays 3:00 – 5:00 Six Weeks, March 30 – May 4 Cost: $60 In this six-week course, we will focus on “making the most of a moment.” Drawn from personal experiences—quirky memories, meeting a … Continue reading →

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Epitaph of the Thank You Note Evangelist

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Ana McCracken

Tonight at my monthly wine group, our hostess distributed conversation cards. My question: what would you want written on your grave stone? In the moment I had no answer. Instead I told a story. When one of my girlfriends succumbed … Continue reading →

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