Monthly Archives: July 2012

True to Your Reader

Last night in our writers’ workshop, we heard and critiqued four extended readings. We discussed head hopping, filtering, and show-don’t-tell. Our extended discussion concerned “being true to your reader.” Considering the common speaking style of most Southerners, do we do … Continue reading

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Hawk with Snake

  This red-tailed hawk had just caught a black snake and was unwilling to give it up even though I was near. She finally flew off with it when I got too close. However, the snake was too heavy and she … Continue reading

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A Wren Before Breakfast

   This morning, as I stood at the kitchen sink washing the apple and banana I planned to eat for breakfast, a Carolina Wren flew up and perched on the backdoor handrail. Only a few feet from me, it looked … Continue reading

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