Tag Archives: memoir writing

Memoir: A knight in shining polyester

Posted on April 12, 2012 by

We’re talking about finding the grace in the awkward years at Write on Edge this week. My mother cringed as he introduced himself outside the pool. His clear blue eyes and crooked toothy grin were almost lost under a mop … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Friendships Find You When You Need Them The Most

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

This is another memoir post inspired by a writing prompt given over a week ago by Write On Edge. This prompt has made me look at all the friendships in my life and how they have impacted me. I plan … Continue reading →

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And the Band Plays On

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

I learned piano at age seven, but when I was given the choice of instruments in 6th grade, I chose the oboe. I wanted to be the duck from Peter and the Wolf, its voice charming and independent. The first … Continue reading →

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Family Features

Posted on July 6, 2011 by

Movies were a luxury. Going out in general, as a family, was uncommon. Except on pay days. When my dad got paid at the end of the month, we would go to Pizza Hut or play putt-putt golf. But that … Continue reading →

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When I Listen to the Beatles, I Can Smell Him

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

I’ve been doing a lot of reminiscing over the last few weeks. It started with my childhood friend being here, then morphed into something else. I started to dig out some of my college essays. Buried in my words were … Continue reading →

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