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Rediscover Joy in the Writing Process

January 7, 2025March 14, 2025 / Meredith Allard / Leave a comment

What are you willing to give up in order to become who you really need to be? —Elizabeth Gilbert Writers are like anyone else. We require shelter, food, and water. We need companionship, in human or animal form. We do better if we recognize our purpose in this world. For me, that purpose is writing. … Continue reading Rediscover Joy in the Writing Process

The Unexpected Gift of Letting Go

September 12, 2023March 15, 2025 / Meredith Allard / 4 Comments

A Faint Hint of Autumn In Southern Nevada it takes a little longer to feel the cooler weather. Though we’re into September and school started more than a month ago, the temperature is still well above the 90 degrees Fahrenheit mark, certainly cooler than the 100 plus degrees Fahrenheit we experience in July and August, … Continue reading The Unexpected Gift of Letting Go

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