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WORD PURGE

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Laura Orsini

WORD PURGE by Sue Faris Raatjes© What is it about January and purging? Holiday excess often leads to the desire for simplicity. Many of us clean, sort, and purge in the first month of a new year. It makes us … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Day of the Year

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Laura Orsini

My Favorite Day of the Year by Sue Faris Raatjes© December 26th was my favorite day of the year when my four children were young. The frenzy of our holiday season looked like this: Holiday parties School events Shopping, wrapping, … Continue reading →

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Gratitude for Words

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Laura Orsini

Gratitude for Words by Sue Faris Raatjes If you’re an American resident reading this on November 26, 2015, you most likely are celebrating Thanksgiving Day with family and/or friends. You might be satiated by a scrumptious meal whose menu never … Continue reading →

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The Writing Life: It’s Not for Wimps!

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Laura Orsini

The Writing Life: It’s Not for Wimps! by Sue Raatjes Discipline can seem like a dirty word. We often cringe when we read it, especially when self- precedes it. Virtually every writer struggles to maintain the self-discipline required to perfect … Continue reading →

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