A journal of Writer's Retreats

Enjoy my journal of women's writing retreats and reflections from your Memoir Coach

Corfu Writing Retreat

Wisdom…

Today in my writing I reflected on these wise words from Confucius.  I want my wisdom to come from reflection as I have examined my life I realize that a

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Corfu Writing Retreat

Friendships and Memoirs…

This year I formed a book club specifically geared towards Memoir.  One of my friends, Ginni always reads the best memoirs, so I asked her if she would help lead this

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Corfu Writing Retreat

Your Legacy…

“Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything — all external expectations,

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Corfu Writing Retreat

When Memories Emerge…

As a Memoir teacher I think alot about memories.  I find it fascinating that something can stay hidden in my brain for years and suddenly emerge!  Just the other night I was

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Corfu Writing Retreat

When opposites attract…

The picture to the left is of my great-grandparents.  I unfortunately never had the opportunity to know them as they passed away before I was born.  Even though I never

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Corfu Writing Retreat

Do You See Me?

This is me on Day 20 of the 30 day challenge.  This is me after completing a double class back to back with my friend Melanie.  Pictures are a reminder

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Corfu Writing Retreat

Choose your friends wisely…

When I spend time writing in my journal and work on my memoir, the friendships of my life are often a topic.  Whether I am focusing on my early childhood friends

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