Category Archives: books

Updates

Posted by Joanne Huspek

I see my previous post was quite a while ago. I’ve been busy, so here are a few updates: 1. The Garden of Eating. This year’s harvest was variously bountiful and not so. The roma tomatoes were quick to ripen, … Continue reading →

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Not Everything Creative Is Writing

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Like LIFE in general, the creative life is a series of ups and downs, summits and valleys. You need the rain to enjoy sunshine, right? At least, that’s what “they” tell you. The last couple of months have been… well, … Continue reading →

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Life, Death, Drama, Quiet

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Life, Death Last Sunday, April 20, on Easter, my father passed away. He was 92.5 (almost). When you consider the age, that’s OLD. No one lives to be 92. (Well, my ex-sister-in-law’s grandmother lived to 106. That’s really unusual.) I … Continue reading →

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Choosing the Quiet Life – Or Not

Posted by Joanne Huspek

I’ve been kinda-sorta quiet online. You might think I chose the quiet, reflective life, but no, my absence isn’t that easily explained. Gratuitous photo of a Texas Panhandle sunset. You see, I made an extended road trip to Florida, and … Continue reading →

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Pants-ing Your Way Through an Edit

Posted by Joanne Huspek

If you’re a writer, you fall into one of two categories: Plotter or Pantser. People who know or follow me, know I lean heavily into Pantser status. Oh, I’ve learned (sort of) how to have more than “no idea” when … Continue reading →

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Hard Goals Vs. Continuous Goals

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Getting my 2025 journal ready for the New Year. Looking over the old in the process. Working out today (on my iFit incline trainer), the trainers are constantly talking. (It was bitter cold today. I’m glad I have equipment at … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas Book Ideas for Writers

Posted by Joanne Huspek

This might seem like an antique post for old writers, because who buys books these days? Well, I AM an antique. I also love books, although I don’t buy them quite so willy-nilly these days. And I especially love the … Continue reading →

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