Monthly Archives: February 2015

Heard any good jokes lately?

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Mary Fran Says

Heard any good jokes lately? Heard any great jokes? What makes a joke great? I think it’s all about the context. Who’s telling the joke, where they’re telling the joke, why they’re telling the joke, and who they’re telling the … Continue reading →

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Word of Art TWO!

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Mary Fran Says

WORD of ART 2 is our second collaboration of authors and artists. This is how it works: Authors submit stories (see rules below), we post those submissions online and invite artists to select a story that inspires them. The artists then create … Continue reading →

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1, 2, 3… Write!

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Mary Fran Says

As I organize my writing office it has come to my attention that the best way, the easiest way, and possibly the most reliable way to get published may be to create a how-to book about writing. Shamefully, we writers don’t seem to trust ourselves. … Continue reading →

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It Takes a Village

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Mary Fran Says

Most people are familiar with the African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child.” I agree, but I think it’s time to modify it. I propose, “It takes a village to grow old.” I need a village. To show … Continue reading →

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