Category Archives: people

This Writer Decides to De-Socialize (For Now)

Posted by Joanne Huspek

I used to be highly enamored of the Internet. What a great place, right? Finding old friends, making new friends, staying current with the world. Learning so many new things. The Internet of twenty years ago was full of bright, … Continue reading →

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The Laws of Distraction

Posted by Joanne Huspek

So, I’ve officially retired from my Day Job as of the end of January. You would think that this would leave me with scads of opportunities and hu-mongo blocks of time with which to edit my ever growing files of … Continue reading →

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Writing is Like… A Walk on the Beach

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Ah,I’ve been reveling in my week in San Francisco spent on the beach (mostly) before the San Francisco Writers Conference which starts later today (Thursday). Oh, and I’ve been editing, but as we know editing is not my favorite activity … Continue reading →

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The Beauty that Touches the Heart

Posted by Joanne Huspek

One of my Facebook friends, a musician and all around raconteur who likes to toss things out there for the sake of lively conversation, recently posted a meme titled “What is the most beautiful song ever written?” People piped up … Continue reading →

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Busy Business and Busy-ness

Posted by Joanne Huspek

I have not been around much lately, as I have spent the last two-plus months cleaning and decluttering in preparation for possible (and yes, I did!) listing my house for sale. It’s a beautiful house and I love it, our … Continue reading →

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Looking Back (and Underground) for Ideas

Posted by Joanne Huspek

I’ve always been a writer, starting before kindergarten when my mother gave me a pencil and a scrap of paper. Sometimes writing comes easily, when I can sit and spew forever and a day. Other times it would be the … Continue reading →

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The Hazards of San Francisco

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This is not a slam. Dude, I love San Francisco! I spent a third of the month of February in San Francisco. First, to visit my son (it’s always reassuring to know that 50% of the offspring is still in … Continue reading →

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