Tag Archives: Writing

Why all this talk of gardens and weddings and life in far-flung places?

Posted on April 20, 2011 by literarylee

A brief word concerning writing about the stuff of life. The Life Literary’s goal is to be a cafeteria of ideas for living literarily, which is living in a way that celebrates and enjoys words.  These ideas, thoroughly chopped, mixed, … Continue reading →

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The Idea River

Posted on March 30, 2011 by literarylee

Ideas strike.  Ideas infiltrate.  Ideas emerge. They also flow. Sometimes an idea flows into my brain, entering my awareness like a sweetly meandering river.  I admire the idea for a bit and think, “Wow, that’s great.  I’ll never forget it.”  … Continue reading →

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Photo Captions

Posted on March 24, 2011 by literarylee

In a recent New York Times article called “Teaching to the Text Message” (the link is on the Articles I’m Reading page), the author discusses the importance of succinct writing.  He comments, “the photo caption has never been more important.” … Continue reading →

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We’re in the same bed…

Posted on February 15, 2011 by literarylee

…dreaming different dreams. (I did not come up with this Daily Sentence.  I heard it at work today, mentioned in the context of conducting negotiations.  It’s when two sides want the same outcome but differ on the way to get … Continue reading →

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Retiring a Family Journal

Posted on February 14, 2011 by literarylee

I’ve reached the end of my current family journal.  I started it in August, 2010 and finished it in February, 2011.  Its dog-eared pages are full of things I’ve jotted down, real ink on real paper, over the last several … Continue reading →

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My Life’s Warp and Woof

Posted on February 13, 2011 by literarylee

I have an energy and optimism I haven’t had in a very long time.  I’ve both gained and re-gained something: renewed verve, an opened eye, a loosened tongue.  I trust my view and my voice.  I am bringing many threads, old and … Continue reading →

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City Stew

Posted on February 7, 2011 by literarylee

Buses coursed upstreet and down, shaking out people from many small towns adding flavor and spice to the already bubbling metropolis.

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For the Love of Playing with Words

Posted on February 5, 2011 by literarylee

I love words.  They’re fun.  Words are a lot of things to me: comforting, beautiful, entertaining.  They are also toys.  I like playing with words, experimenting with sounds, making up new words and more.  I even collect words, like pub … Continue reading →

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The Story of The Life Literary’s and the Daily Sentence’s Conception and Birth

Posted on February 4, 2011 by literarylee

August 28, 2009 Today I rushed to the Kennedy Center to get stuck there during a rain.  Black clouds sailed into view.  Lightning flashed.  The storm approached rapidly, but I made it ahead of the rain.  Naughty fellow, rushing away from … Continue reading →

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Breaking Soil

Posted on February 4, 2011 by literarylee

I marvel at happy, green broccoli seedlings breaking soil after only three days, but only some of the lettuce is up.  I worry when I don’t see sprouts as soon as I think I should.  Planting seeds stretches my ability to trust … Continue reading →

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