Tag Archives: writing fiction
Artist Waylaid: Michelangelo’s stint as a defense engineer
Artists, writers, creatives, take heart; even Michelangelo was waylaid from his vocation as a sculptor when practical demands required that he direct his efforts elsewhere for a time. The master of Renaissance art was obliged to set aside his excellent … Continue reading
Remembering Mrs. Timmer, lessons learned at Blythe Park School, and going indie
Mrs. Timmer, who taught fourth grade at Blythe Park Elementary School in Riverside back in the seventies, had a way of speaking to nine and ten year-olds in a way that was never condescending, unlike some teachers, whose names will … Continue reading
Why can’t I be more like Louisa May Alcott?
During her 55 years, Louisa May Alcott wrote more than 30 books. The first one, Flower Fables, was written when she was just 22 years old. Little Women, one of my girlhood favorites, of course followed, as did Little Men, … Continue reading