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What Writing About Immortality Has Taught Me About Time

October 27, 2026October 26, 2026 / Meredith Allard / Leave a comment

Boo! Did I scare you? It's hard to believe that this Saturday is already Halloween. I hope you'll have a wonderful day, whether you're getting into costume and going to a party or just hanging out at home, passing out candy. For me, this Halloween will be a quiet one, but that's how I like … Continue reading What Writing About Immortality Has Taught Me About Time

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  • What Writing About Immortality Has Taught Me About Time
    Boo! Did I scare you? It's hard to believe that this Saturday is already Halloween. I hope you'll have a wonderful day, whether you're getting into costume and going to a party or just hanging out at home, passing out … Continue reading What Writing About Immortality Has Taught Me About Time
  • The Art of Noticing: Why Writers Should Pay Attention to Ordinary Things
    Recently, I’ve been writing about Thoreau and Oliver and how they remind me to pay attention to the world. There’s magic to be found in the ordinary world, even if we don't always take the time to recognize it. We … Continue reading The Art of Noticing: Why Writers Should Pay Attention to Ordinary Things
  • What is the Color of Autumn?
    October is the month for painted leaves. Their rich glow now flashes round the world.  –Henry David Thoreau As someone who loves New England, that’s often the first place I think of whenever I think of autumn. I happen to … Continue reading What is the Color of Autumn?
  • From My Commonplace Book: Mary Oliver on the Wonder of Being Alive
    I recently watched the documentary about poet Mary Oliver on PBS–Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World. Oliver's poetry, like Thoreau’s essays, is an invitation to pay attention. She writes about ordinary things, like nature, animals, walking, water, … Continue reading From My Commonplace Book: Mary Oliver on the Wonder of Being Alive

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