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A Random Thought: The Elevator Picture

Posted by Joanne Huspek

I sign up for a variety of email blasts, most having to do with writing or writers, but some having to do with business or music. The nice thing about email blasts is that I can pick and choose which … Continue reading →

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Deer in Veggie Garden, Jailbird Dog, A Gusher, and Other Tales of Real Life

Posted by Joanne Huspek

If there is one thing I can say about my life, it’s that it’s never boring. Take last week’s Real Life agenda, for example. (Please, puh-leeze take last week…) We are gearing up for the summer (which officially began yesterday … Continue reading →

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“I Suck!” and Other Naggy Negatives

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Wow, what a busy last couple of weeks! First a trip to Colorado for my brother-in-law’s memorial and interment at Ft. Logan National Cemetery in Denver. This might have been a quick trip back to see the old home town, … Continue reading →

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A Word about Words and the End of the World

Posted by Joanne Huspek

According to some, this Saturday marks the “End of the World.” Personally, I’ve lived through several “ends” — including 1999, Y2K, and others — and so far the world has not ceased to exist…yet. I’ll give you the update on … Continue reading →

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The Elvis Costello Method of Novel Writing

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Yesterday was Mother’s Day, but it was also Sunday, and since my children are half a country away – therefore, unlikely to surprise me with a visit, laden with Godiva and flowers – I decided it was time to clean … Continue reading →

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A Break from the Break in the Clouds

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Wednesday began a temporary break in the clouds, one that has somehow persisted until this morning. Among my other titles and duties, I am a guerrilla urban gardener, meaning I would rather water things I can eat than I would … Continue reading →

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Storms in Your Brain Are Helpful When Shared

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For those of you who have been following me (or not), I’ve been laboring over my first novel. First it was to eliminate those pesky adverbs. Then I had to cut down the usage of “family” from ten thousand times … Continue reading →

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