Everybody has a story. And many of us want to share our story in a book. A funny one, if possible. I mean, why keep all that profound wisdom and creativity to yourself, right? Well, if you’re...
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After 29 years of raising kids, of taking care of the house, the children, pets, and other adults during certain phases of my life, I finally found myself “an empty nester”. And I have ...
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The following is a collection of small essays from some of the people who connected at the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop held in Ohio recently. It’s compiled by Julia Roberts of Decoding Cre...
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When you sign up for conferences, there are all kinds of motivations going into that decision. I originally signed up for the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop for two reasons. First, my...
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Recently single, I was feeling pretty alone in life. Sure, I had friends, but there’s a difference between having buddies to hang out with and having “your person”. Hitting my 50s without...
(Note: The shot above will make sense after you read the story. Also note, I was paid to try this product and write a review. As always, my opinion remains my own.) I have a little war going on i...
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