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Author Archives: Catherine Hedge
Eternal Writing, A Children’s Story
Eternal Writing, A Children’s Story.
Posted in Short story, Writing
Tagged child-raising, children's story, Egypt, family, King Tut, life-long learning, writing inspiration
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Eternal Writing, A Children’s Story
By Catherine Hedge Once upon a time, a young boy in Egypt had a dream. Raham dreamt of the future not tomorrow, or next year, or a hundred years, but three thousand years away. His dream was full of children, … Continue reading
Posted in Teaching, Writing
Tagged Egypt, King Tut, Power of Writing, student writing, why should I write?, writing inspiration
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Roller-Coastering with Raji Singh: Book Release
Roller-Coastering with Raji Singh: Book Release.
Roller-Coastering with Raji Singh: Book Release
By Catherine Hedge When I climb on a carousel, I’m pretty sure where I’m going. Up and down and around. The route is the same with variation provided by bejeweled horses, tigers, and occasional chickens. If you’re timid, you can … Continue reading
Beginner’s Luck
Beginner’s Luck.
Beginner’s Luck
By Catherine Hedge Learning to write is a lot like learning to play a musical instrument. I’m trying to learn the violin. “Trying” is the best word…for both me and my instructor. I had visions of playing “Meditation” by Massenet … Continue reading
It’s Cabin Time (Summers of 1930’s)
(Joseph Hedge lived for summers! He shared why in this is a glimpse of his childhood in the early 1930’s in Anaconda, Montana.) By Joseph F. Hedge Behind our yard and across the alley was a large hill. What do … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Nostalgia, Slice of life, Uncategorized
Tagged 1940's memories, Anaconda Montana, boyhood adventures, building a cabin, humor, Joseph F. Hedge, nostalgia, Reminiscence
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The Perfect Writing Teacher
The Perfect Writing Teacher.
The Perfect Writing Teacher
by Catherine Hedge One of the cruelest myths of writing is that if you are a really good writer, you start with “Once upon a time…” and reach “The End” in one free-flowing, unstoppable, lyrical explosion of brilliance. Perhaps the … Continue reading
Posted in Leonard Bishop, Publishing, Teaching, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged Biography Leonard Bishop, characterization, Dare To Be A Great Writer, Elizabeth Dodd, fear of writing, getting published, good writing critiques, good writing teachers, Leonard Bishop, poetry, student writing, teaching writing, Vicki Spandel, writer's block, writing criticism, writing inspiration, writing instructors, writing techniques
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Vancouver Night Market (repost)
Originally posted on Marie Loughin's "I WANNA BE . . .":
When I first heard rumors of the Vancouver Night Market, images from Neil Gaiman’s floating market of London Below came to mind. A night market should be a little weird,…
Posted in Humor, Slice of life, Uncategorized
Tagged carnival, living on the edge, unusual sights, Vancouver Night Market
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