Category Archives: Barbara Renner

Landscapes

Posted on September 23, 2018 by Laura Orsini

Landscapes by Barbara Renner For four days, I am confined as a passenger in a Dodge Ram long-bed pickup truck hauling a fifth-wheel trailer. My only contact with the outside world is a five- by three-foot windshield and a side … Continue reading →

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How to Be a Winner

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Laura Orsini

How to Be a Winner by Barbara Renner Most of you know by now that Hubby and I drive north from Arizona to Minnesota for the summer. We do this for three reasons: cooler weather, fish, and golf. “Huh? Golf?” … Continue reading →

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Curious Sayings

Posted on July 22, 2018 by Laura Orsini

Curious Sayings by Barbara Renner It’s raining cats and dogs! This isn’t unusual here at our summer home in northwestern Minnesota, where it rains at least once a week, sometimes all week long. How else would the corn grow so … Continue reading →

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Selling at Street Fairs

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Laura Orsini

Selling at Street Fairs by Barbara Renner Ah, summer . . . swimming, camping, traveling, watching baseball, and, if you live in northern Minnesota . . . street fairs. Every small town celebrates summer with some sort of outdoor festival. … Continue reading →

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Author Branding

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Laura Orsini

Author Branding by Barbara Renner The golden arches. When you see them, you know exactly what they mean; they mean you are going to enjoy a Big Mac or Quarter Pounder at McDonalds. Personally, I’d stop for their fresh French … Continue reading →

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Bravery Defined

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Laura Orsini

Bravery Defined by Barbara Renner I’ve been following Laura Orisini’s blog, Eric’s Other Mother, and was inspired to write my blog this month about bravery. Mainly because, well, Laura challenged her readers “to share the bravest thing they’ve done so … Continue reading →

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Honoring Women

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Laura Orsini

Honoring Women by Barbara Renner In 1980, President Carter issued a Presidential Proclamation declaring the week of March 8 as National Women’s History Week. In 1987, Congress declared March as National Women’s History Month. To this day, departments of education … Continue reading →

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Musical Inspirations

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Laura Orsini

Musical Inspirations by Barbara Renner Last month, Neil Diamond announced he is retiring from touring after being recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. He made the announcement during his 50th anniversary tour and canceled his concerts in Australia and New Zealand. … Continue reading →

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Writing for an Anthology

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Laura Orsini

Writing for an Anthology by Barbara Renner Have you ever written a story that was published in an anthology? If you are struggling through a writer’s block, or just wanting to write short stories to hone your storytelling craft before … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Laura Orsini

Christmas Eve by Barbara Renner Christmas Eve, draped in tinsel and lights, tiptoes upon us. Children dream of toys under the tree and candy in their stockings; mom wraps last minute gifts; dad snores in front of the fire. What … Continue reading →

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