Author Archives: Ana McCracken

Catwalk in the Florence Duomo

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Ana McCracken

  What was I thinking today when I set off with Ed to climb to the top of the Duomo? He reminded me later as we sat at a cafe after our climb that Paul, our concierge, had mentioned getting to … Continue reading →

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Remembering Pompeii

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Ana McCracken

Today on the way back to Naples from Positano where I attended the Sirenland Writers Conference this past week, Ed and I stopped in Pompeii. We took a tour with a guide, who showed us, in his opinion, the most … Continue reading →

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SF Examiner’s Love Letters Column

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Ana McCracken

Letters I found in the back of my parents master bedroom linen closet are the subject of Janet Gallin’s SF Love Letter Examiners column. Continue reading →

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Chicken Soup Reissue

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Ana McCracken

Exiting news: Chicken Soup for the Adopted Soul (2008) in which I was a contributor is getting reissued under a new title. Continue reading →

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Congratulations to Suzanne Brazil

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Ana McCracken

A very special congratulations to Suzanne Brazil for getting published in the recent release: Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks to My Mom. Continue reading →

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On The Banks of Plum Creek

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Ana McCracken

When I was in 7th grade and newly transplanted in Peoria, IL from Stuttgart, Germany, I spent hours losing myself in the world of the Little House on the Prairie books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Her books were my constant … Continue reading →

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In The Loo

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Ana McCracken

Two days ago I traveled from Angel Fire (AF), NM to Oakland. Not an easy trip. Best case scenario, a 3-hour drive from AF to Albuquerque (ABQ), followed by a 2.5 hour flight. Construction along the way caused the need … Continue reading →

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On The Road to Positive Thinking with The Reluctant RAGBRAI Biker

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Ana McCracken

RAGBRAI COUNTDOWN: 46 days, 11 hours, 32 minutes, and 14 seconds… Yesterday riding my road bike on the Alpine/Portola Valley loop and trailing behind Ed, I sifted through my thoughts to find good ones. Positive, inspiring thoughts that would keep me company … Continue reading →

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Blog Hop—Writers Writing

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Ana McCracken

When I was ten, my family moved from Los Angeles to Stuttgart, Germany. To stay connected to my friends, I started writing. The only one who wrote back consistently for over 20 years, was my best friend and next-door neighbor, … Continue reading →

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Training Report from the Reluctant RAGBRAI Biker

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Ana McCracken

Okay! I couldn’t help myself. I had to take a distressed biking selfie. Dangerous while riding, yes! But the headwind on Foothill was dreadful and I wanted proof that I was riding in it. As I peddled at a mere … Continue reading →

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