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New column: “Here’s looking at our focus on appearances in a ‘selfie’ world”
Nothing matters less than how we look. This is what I believe. So that, actress Jamie Lee Curtis, the “selfie” craze, looking outward instead of inward, and more, in my newspaper column this week. I sure hope y’all enjoy it. … Continue reading
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Tagged appearance, Asheville Citizen-Times, CNF, columnist, creative nonfiction, essay, Greenville News, Jamie Lee Curtis, Katherine Scott Crawford, life, looks, motherhood, narcissim, newspaper column, parenting, self-worth, selfie, social media, wasted time, writing
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New column: “‘History junkies’ needed to make field trips come alive”
Field trips make history–and any other subject–come alive, for kids of all ages. This and more in my newspaper column this week. Plus the Transylvania History Society, who is looking for a local history buff to help them help area … Continue reading
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Tagged appalachia, Asheville Citizen-Times, Brevard, CNF, column, columnist, come alive, creative nonfiction, education, essay, field trips, Gannett, historical preservation, history, Katherine Scott Crawford, mountains, NC, newspaper columnist, North Carolina, parenting, teachers, teaching, The Greenville News, Transylvania County, Transylvania County Historical Society, USA Today, WNC
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New column: “As fall approaches, find a path and make it yours”
Fall is coming. As we find ourselves busier than ever, I want us to do one thing: To find a path, a trail, a walk down the block, and make it ours. To study the small stuff. To pay attention. … Continue reading
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Tagged amwriting, Asheville Citizen-Times, Autumn, be curious, CNF, columnist, creative nonfiction, curiosity, environment, essay, essayist, Fall, hike, Katherine Scott Crawford, life, nature, newspaper column, notice, outside, parenting, path, pay attention, personal essay, small stuff, The Greenville News, trail, walk
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New column: “‘Travel’ can take you far away — or close to home”
I am a travel junkie. Straight-up addicted to the adventure high of exploring new places. But these days–oh, who are we kidding? The past decade–my travel has been limited by familial and professional responsibility, and by my meager budget. But … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, Asheville Citizen-Times, books, budget, Citizen-Times, CNF, creative nonfiction, curiosity, empathy, essay, human experience, Katherine Scott Crawford, library, life, parenting, personal, road trip, summer, The Greenville News, towns, travel, vacation, world travel
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New column: “Wrinkles and wisdom”
Last week, I was at the beach with my family, and completely checked out from the rest of the world. It was glorious. So here’s my newspaper column from last week. It was inspired by a gorgeous older woman I … Continue reading
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Tagged age, aging, aging in America, Asheville Citizen-Times, bad ass old women, columnist, cool old ladies, creative nonfiction, essay, individuality, Katherine Scott Crawford, life, newspaper column, older women, power, seniors, The Greenville News, wisdom, women, women of a certain age, wrinkles
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New column: “Shower shoes, tears: It’s time for summer camp”
This week’s newspaper column is about the fact that I have let my 8 year-old daughter go to sleepaway camp, 3 hours away, for the first time. And I’m wondering if I’ve lost my mind. So summer, camp, kids, parenting, … Continue reading
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Tagged Asheville Citizen-Times, children, CNF, creative nonfiction, daughter, daughters, essay, first time, girls, homesickness, hope, independence, Katherine Scott Crawford, kids, mama, motherhood, overnight camp, parenthood, parenting, personal, sleepaway, STEM, summer camp, The Greenville News, WNC
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New column: “It’s time to savor summer, even if it’s in small sips”
The Fourth of July has passed, and we have reached what I consider to be summer’s pinnacle. Its high point. This should be a marked moment–a time for consideration. This, and more, in my newspaper column this week. I sure … Continue reading
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