Tag Archives: memoir
Memoir-in-Progress: Unrequited
In previous posts, I’ve talked about the challenges of writing a memoir, but more specifically, the fear associated with publishing it. I also mentioned that I would take “baby-steps” by blogging about the memoir, first of all to see what … Continue reading
Unrequited #3 – Fair Winds
Many of you know I’ve been working on a memoir for the last couple of years. My working title is Unrequited. As you might guess from the title, the book is about unrequited love. I’ve had many loves in my … Continue reading
Memoir Tidbit #1 – Kiss Me Much
Funny how working on a memoir can trigger memories. It’s as if writing about my life events fertilizes the soil of my soul, opening my mind and heart to stimuli that brings new memories to bloom. With the first notes … Continue reading
Day 23: Homecoming
Last weekend, we attended the Avon Lake High School Homecoming Parade. I love this supportive little community. Not only did the high school participate, so did the elementary and middle schools, dance squads, the police and fire departments, Boy Scouts, … Continue reading
Day 19: Virtue Vignette – Transcendence
Steve has an old, well-worn, multi-Post-It-notated book called Character Strengths and Virtues by Christopher Peterson and Martin E.P. Seligman. It may be a book written primarily for those studying psychology or social work, but to a writer, it’s an interesting … Continue reading
Day 16: The Ingenuity of a Goody-Two-Shoes
I had fun writing a “Spring” scene today. I’ve mentioned before that my memoir is a work of creative non-fiction. Since much of the story takes place 2-5 decades ago, I don’t remember a lot of the non-fiction details, such … Continue reading
Day 14 – Unrequited
Word Count: 552 Today I went to the library and wrote 552 words. That’s approximately two pages, which doesn’t sound like a lot, but I also did some editing. These 552 words were written in the “Spring” section of my … Continue reading
Day 13 – A Little Tweak
Here we are, after 8:00 p.m. — the time I usually begin to wind down — and I still haven’t written my blog post for the day. When am I going to learn to listen to my “little voice?” Every … Continue reading
Day 9 – To Be a Real Human Being
Besides life itself, the most precious thing my mom ever gave me was a box of letters my parents wrote to each other throughout their 14-year marriage. I wrote about this in my post titled “Letters – Part II.” Here’s … Continue reading
