• In this series, I will take the Word of the Day from Dictionary.com and craft a short piece of creative writing around it.  My goal is to embrace the meaning of the word in some unique way, all the while trying out different styles, rhythms and characterizations.  It is as much an exercise in creativity as it […]

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  • It’s been a while since I posted–but this spring, I’m slowly easing back into writing now that things seem to be calming down. To tide you over: a beautiful rendition of “Dido’s Lament” by Jessye Norman. Enjoy!

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  • Today at work, one of my writers gave me a great musical tip.  As a self-proclaimed Francophile and lover of older tunes, I was taken aback by Dalida’s lovely voice and bold style.  (How had I never heard of her before?)  My first dabble–“Tu m’étais destiné”–is a really great piece that features the singer’s vocal […]

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