A journal of Writer's Retreats

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

Corfu Writing Retreat

Your shadow self…

I was joking with my hiking friends that I finally found the perfect hiking partner, she was by my side during the hike and then I came around the corner

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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

Understanding One Another…

The name of my business in the bay area was TLC Educational Center.  I ran this business for 10 years.  I developed curriculum for students in grades K-8.  The main

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Corfu Writing Retreat

Writing about Firsts…

On July 9th at my Saturday workshop one of our writing exercises was the topic of firsts.  The first of anything is usually a memorable experience and very often marks

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Corfu Writing Retreat

Passion…

I am working with an online group and we are working through The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron.  One of the things I have discovered through working through the pages

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Corfu Writing Retreat

Aww Sugar Sugar…

Do you remember that song “Sugar Sugar”.  Someone posted it on FB sung by the Archies.  It brought back such great memories.  Of course this picture of Courtney has nothing

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Corfu Writing Retreat

Memories from Childhood

Happy Hollow is a place in San Jose that is a small zoo and little play area for children.  My mom took me there when I was a little girl

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