Category Archives: reflections

Writing Without a Publisher and Biking the Rail Trail

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Mary Rowen

Like lots of writers, I’m a runner too. I’m not sure why so many people who love banging out words are also drawn to the often mundane process of putting one foot in front of the other—over and over again—but … Continue reading →

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3 Day Quote Challenge: Awareness

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Mary Rowen

The other day, one of my favorite people and bloggers, Stephanie Ortez, challenged me to write three consecutive blog posts about awareness, using relevant quotes. I’m not sure if I’ll manage to write all three, but I’m giving it a … Continue reading →

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Catching a Breath

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Mary Rowen

The rain and thunderstorms this morning cooled things off, both literally and figuratively, and the breeze coming through the windows smells just a little like the ocean. If you follow this blog, you may be aware that my life has … Continue reading →

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