Monthly Archives: January 2013

Honesty

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Joan Conway

Small stones are ‘a short piece of writing that precisely captures a fully-engaged moment.’ http://www.writingourwayhome.com/p/small-stones.html This week we are exploring the theme of honesty in Writing Ourselves Alive. One very thought provoking concept  is that this is not a criticism. … Continue reading →

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Do Trees Tire

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Joan Conway

I began an online writing course called ‘Writing Our Self Alive’ on  http://writingourwayhome.ning.com. This first week I am paying attention to my curiosity, exploring how to “open my eyes a little wider. When I am curious I stay a little longer, and  approach objects … Continue reading →

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January Afternoon with Noreen

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Joan Conway

Having just immersed myself  in Mary Oliver’s book of poetry ‘A THOUSAND MORNINGS’ http://maryoliver.beacon.org I was not just filled by her example of  appreciating the natural world as an equal and powerful entity, it was a catalyst for my own … Continue reading →

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