The Davis family drove from Michigan to Canada for the weekend. Like many Michiganders, Canada was a frequent getaway for the family. They knew the route and they had visited many times in the past. Yet, this trip was different. In the past, Michigan residents were able to cross the border and return with nothing [...]
How Well Do You Run the Turn?
June 29, 2009 By 3 Comments
Image via Wikipedia I watched as the runners lined up in the blocks. Down on all fours pushing one leg back, rising again, shaking legs and arms to keep the body warm. Eyes flitted toward the finish line as they replayed their race strategy in their mind. Down again, hands out front, one leg back [...]
Novel Beginnings
June 25, 2009 By 14 Comments
Last November, I wrote my very first novel during National Novel Writing Month. I chronicled my adventures on the blog and did a happy dance on Thanksgiving Eve in the wee hours when I finished. I dutifully walked away as experts advised and let it sit for the month of December. In January, I thought [...]
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