Category Archives: Writing

Advice and inspiration on the writing process

Of Fathers to Sons…Is There a Santa Claus? (repost)

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Catherine Hedge

Leonard Bishop, the inspiration for this blog, was one of the best fibbers I have ever met.  He could make up stories so fast, you felt they HAD to be true.  He once confided about an old story, “I’ve told … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Kryptonite…Francie Dillon

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Catherine Hedge

Overcoming Kryptonite…Francie Dillon.

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Touching Eternity: A Teacher’s Dream

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Catherine Hedge

Touching Eternity: A Teacher’s Dream.

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Attending a Writing Conference? A Risk Worth Taking!

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Catherine Hedge

Attending a Writing Conference? A Risk Worth Taking!.

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Attending a Writing Conference? A Risk Worth Taking!

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Catherine Hedge

By Catherine Hedge When I was getting reading for my first writing conference in Salina, Kansas, many years ago, I was terribly nervous.  I figured there would be critics lurking about with long noses and red pens in hand.  They’d … Continue reading →

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Touching Eternity: A Teacher’s Dream

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Catherine Hedge

by Catherine Hedge One of the best things about being a retired teacher is getting to watch young teachers unfold.   With all their vibrancy and youth, they are ready to take over the world, but unsure of how exactly to … Continue reading →

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I Hear You, Mr. B!

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Catherine Hedge

I Hear You, Mr. B!.

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Family Drama…Without the Drama: Writing a Family Play

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Catherine Hedge

Family Drama…Without the Drama: Writing a Family Play.

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I Hear You, Mr. B!

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Catherine Hedge

I had the delightful experience of attending a writing conference this weekend.  I spent two days in Kansas City surrounded by people who love writing. All weekend, I kept hearing Mr. Leonard Bishop resonating in my head. Case in Point:  … Continue reading →

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Our King: Eulogy for a Dog

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Catherine Hedge

By Joseph F. Hedge (Our father, Joseph Hedge, defied the 1950’s stereotype of the stern, unfeeling father.   I remember him reading this story based on his favorite dog to us decades ago.  Of course, we cried our eyes out, but … Continue reading →

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