Monthly Archives: August 2017

Assistance League

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Lida Bushloper

Last post I talked a bit about how we writers have to carry our own load of work. That doesn’t mean, however, that writers can’t help each other. In fact, our generosity to each other is one of our best … Continue reading →

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Self-Reliance

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Lida Bushloper

In one of my former writer’s groups, I was the only member who focused on poetry as well as fiction and essays. Yet, I was stunned when one day at the meeting another woman read a poem, turned to me … Continue reading →

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Why Bother?

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Lida Bushloper

Decades ago, I was a member of several writing critique groups, including a small group of 4-5 people. One member was a woman about 35, thin, with lank, dirty blond hair. She would sit on the couch in our host’s … Continue reading →

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Keeping the Faith

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Lida Bushloper

Whether or not you are a believer, the Bible has wisdom to convey. One of the most famous verses is from 1 Corinthians, verse 13. Of course, there are several translations, but this is one from The New International Version: … Continue reading →

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What Really Matters

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Lida Bushloper

I’m a bit of a sucker for books about writing. Some are of the “how-to” variety, some are reference, some are inspirational. Some are helpful, some are, umm, not. There’s really only one way to judge any of them: do … Continue reading →

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