January 2, 2013
by Susan McIntyre
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Every year I make New Year Resolutions. Every year they are gone by March. Kaput! I shoot too high and then kick myself when I fail to meet my own expectations. This year I’m going to do something different. … Continue reading
December 7, 2012
by Susan McIntyre
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Hi everyone! Sorry I haven’t been posting for a while. Such is the life of an author/poet with chronic illnesses. I managed to get a whopper respiratory infection and I am still recovering from this stubborn situation. In addition to … Continue reading
October 10, 2012
by Susan McIntyre
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Anyone can be housebound, whether temporary or permanent. Whether you’re a mother with a sick child, have an illness yourself, or have another situation that requires that you be at home, you can still write. It requires a different set … Continue reading
September 19, 2012
by Susan McIntyre
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I have learned an interesting lesson: when not to write. Most people would say to persevere regardless of circumstances. I have read articles that recommend writing every day. I am going to say something a bit controversial here: there … Continue reading
August 17, 2012
by Susan McIntyre
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Well, I’ve been working on that clutter that multiplied around my writing space. I have decided that notebooks and dividers are the best way to conquer paper. I openly admit I am organizationally challenged, but rather than kicking myself, I … Continue reading
August 10, 2012
by Susan McIntyre
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Sometimes I wonder if I should list my two dogs and one cat as co-authors of my upcoming book. They have sat nearby, patiently watching as I write on the computer. Throughout the writing of this book, I have remained … Continue reading
August 3, 2012
by Susan McIntyre
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I used to be an organized person. Really. Honestly. Since we repaired the house, clutter has been everywhere…everywhere but my writing corner. Hey, that’s sacred turf! No one dares touch it! Now I think a tornado must have occurred when I … Continue reading
July 27, 2012
by Susan McIntyre
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A life motto describes how we choose to life. Whether or not we realize it, we all have a life motto. It is the way we see the world and our place in it. Many of us haven’t taken the … Continue reading
July 14, 2012
by Susan McIntyre
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How do we approach life when tough times hit? Tough times can come from chronic illness, financial stress, relationship difficulties, writer’s block or many other sources. How we deal with them affects how we experience them, how we survive them, … Continue reading
May 16, 2012
by Susan McIntyre
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As you look again at “The Artist and the Scientist”, you will find there is a lot going on in a short poem. For your convenience, the poem is listed below this discussion. What do you see in their relationship? … Continue reading