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What I Do When I Cannot Write. :: Laurel Jean Becker ~ Pathways
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The Path To Home. What I Do When I Cannot Write. Middot; Sunday ,. Middot; 9 Comments. It happens sometimes. I simply cannot write. Try as I may to do so, nothing flows from my mind to the page. I do what all writers are supposed to do. I keep my rear end in the chair until I feel it turning into mush and my brain with it. Finally, I give up. Negative thoughts run through my mind. I find other things to do :. Do routine things. Repetitive work releases the synapsis that allows me to cook my writing i...
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Broken Mugs :: Laurel Jean Becker ~ Pathways
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The Path To Home. Middot; Friday ,. Middot; 10 Comments. On my way to meet with my writing group, I grabbed my favorite travel mug the one with a broken handle. The picture of a skull with a broken jaw immediately popped into mind. I thought and began laughing. I’m working on a murder mystery, and there’s no telling where the mind will travel when it’s cooking a mystery. Which brings me to the point. Broken can sometimes be a useful state. What makes my broken mug better? I know I would! Though life can ...
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You Are The Writer You Tell Yourself You Are :: Laurel Jean Becker ~ Pathways
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The Path To Home. You Are The Writer You Tell Yourself You Are. Middot; Saturday ,. Middot; 11 Comments. It occurred to me this morning that as I begin the publishing process on my new children’s book,. I have been telling myself (and everyone in earshot) how much I. In the Heart of a Quiet Garden. But this morning I realized that what I’ve been telling myself about marketing could stop me from moving forward successfully. Do I have the talent? Will I fall on my face? First and foremost, I need to presen...
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Sacred Stream :: Laurel Jean Becker ~ Pathways
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The Path To Home. Middot; Sunday ,. Middot; 12 Comments. Sunday morning is a good time to think about the sacred. Is the stream that comes from my muse, or the source of my inspiration, sacred? Some writers would give a resounding yes. And to the extent that our creative natures are connected to and empowered by our Creator God, they would be correct. Because of this internal conflict, I must keep recommitting my efforts to Him. Writing By the River. I write by the river that flows beside me. All of that...
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The Path To Home :: Laurel Jean Becker ~ Pathways
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The Path To Home. Middot; Sunday ,. Middot; 17 Comments. I’m alone on a circular track where I either go around again and again or finally stop depending on a guy on a pedestal holding either a green or checkered flag. I know what you’re thinking. Flags are used for car racing and starting pistols for track races but it’s my dream! Each time I pass the flag man, I ask myself: Who gives this guy any right to determine another lap? Middot; Saturday ,. Middot; 9 Comments. Lessons Learned Playing Jacks.
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Celebrating 40 Years of Dr. Watson's Neglected Patients - I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere
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I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere. The definitive Sherlock Holmes show and website at the intersection of news and popular culture. Celebrating 40 Years of Dr. Watson's Neglected Patients. Celebrating 40 Years of Dr. Watson's Neglected Patients. June 02, 2015. I am a busy man, and Dr. Watson has his patients to attend to." [CREE]. In 1974, when Mary Ake and Nancy Wynn wanted to form a Denver area Sherlock Holmes group, they put a notice in the local newspapers to have an initial meeting at the Bemis Libary.
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A Princess Among The Many Peas :: Laurel Jean Becker ~ Pathways
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The Path To Home. A Princess Among The Many Peas. Middot; Monday ,. Middot; 10 Comments. Photography by Deb Diasparra, www.diasparraphoto.com. The Princess and the Pea. By Hans Christian Andersen, a woman who claims to be a princess cannot rest because a pea that has been placed below the twenty mattresses she is sleeping on feels uncomfortable and keeps her awake. According to the story, this level of physical sensitivity is a sure indication that she is a princess. When I was very young and first read.
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The Writing Path :: Laurel Jean Becker ~ Pathways
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The Path To Home. Middot; Monday ,. Middot; 17 Comments. Middot; Saturday ,. Middot; 9 Comments. What I Do When I Cannot Write. Middot; Sunday ,. Middot; 9 Comments. Middot; Sunday ,. Middot; 12 Comments. Sunday morning is a good time to think about the sacred. Is the stream that comes from my muse, or the source of my inspiration, sacred? You Are The Writer You Tell Yourself You Are. Middot; Saturday ,. Middot; 11 Comments. It occurred to me this morning that as I begin the publishing process on my new ...
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Finding the Boost in Boredom :: Laurel Jean Becker ~ Pathways
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The Path To Home. Finding the Boost in Boredom. Middot; Saturday ,. Middot; 12 Comments. Boredom is the beginning of creativity, I would tell my children when they lamented, Mama, I’m BORED! I would then look at them and say, What are you going to do about it? Busyness keeps kids out of trouble. But keeping them too busy robs them of the opportunity that enables the mind to know what to do now what to do next. Of course, there is nothing wrong with organized activities. But too much of a good...This appr...
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Of Branches and Twigs :: Laurel Jean Becker ~ Pathways
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The Path To Home. Of Branches and Twigs. Middot; Saturday ,. Middot; 16 Comments. I thought as I opened our curtain to a world of white. Unlike in other parts of the country, April snow is not unusual in Colorado. But my husband and I had just returned from Texas, and I was not anxious to slop through the wet snow to refill my fridge. I called my husband to the window. Why is something so fragile able to uphold such heavy snow? I knew instantly what had initially caught my attention was the stillness.
