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Alright, not really a professor. But I did teach my first writing class this past weekend. Eighty-one students signed up for Historical Research 101. It was a virtual conference-I posted lessons Friday, Saturday and Sunday and led a lively chat. I was wowed by the participants’ breadth and depth of knowledge and energy. I enjoy

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Writing during a global pandemic means focusing on what’s really important and being adaptable. In the months since Covid shut down my state a lot has changed but not my admiration of these ladies. Our writers group cheers and cries together, pushing each other to put our best selves forward on the page. In such

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My favorite advice of all! I love the tortoise and his motto of going slow and steady to win the race. I figure even if I don't win I'll always finish and that's something to celebrate in its own right! When someone asks me what I did all day... My list is smaller-agent representation and

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