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Tag Archives: life
New column: “‘Mary Poppins’ is just what the world needs”
My newspaper column this week is all about my thoughts on the new film, “Mary Poppins Returns.” And also: childhood, musical theater, and joy. I hope y’all enjoy it! To read, click here.
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New column: “It’s okay to embrace the after-Christmas ‘lull'”
We are entering hibernation season, folks. And that’s okay. Let’s embrace the lull. Here’s why, in my newspaper column. To read, click here.
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New column: “The greatest gifts to give, receive”
What can we give each other–all of us–for Christmas this year? I have some ideas. To read my newspaper column this week, click here.
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Tagged amwriting, Asheville Citizen-Times, Christmas, CNF, column, columnist, creative nonfiction, essay, essayist, gifts, Greenville News, Katherine Scott Crawford, kindness, life, newspaper, presents, thoughts, what to give for Christmas, wish list, world, writer
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New column: “Make the holidays your own celebration”
Happy December, everyone! My newest column is about December celebrations, big and small–and a trip I was lucky enough to take with dear friends to Charleston, South Carolina, to celebrate a milestone birthday. We must mark the moments, y’all! ‘Tis … Continue reading
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New column: “Ellis Island safeguards key component of U.S. history”
Recently I was lucky enough to travel to New York City with my sister and mother, to celebrate our mom’s 70th birthday. To put it mildly, we had a ball! One of the coolest, most important stops on our trip … Continue reading
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Tagged 70th birthday, Asheville Citizen-Times, birthday, Castle Clinton, Castle Garden, CNF, column, columnist, creative nonfiction, Czechslovakian, daughters, Ellis Island, essay, Greenville News, history, immigrants, immigration, Katherine Scott Crawford, life, mother daughter trip, mothers, national monuments, National Park Service, National parks, New York City, New York Harbor, newspaper column, NYC, Statue of Liberty, Statue of Liberty National Monument, travel, U.S., U.S. Park Service, vacation, writer
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New column: “The not-so trivial pursuit of ‘useless knowledge'”
My newspaper column this week is about the interesting people born in, and events that occurred, over the years in October. What can I say? I am a pursuer of trivia. A keeper of “useless” knowledge. It’s fun to know … Continue reading
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New column: “The power of the human touch”
A human touch, offered in friendship and love, can be a powerful thing. So this, my own memories, and more, in my newspaper column this week. I hope y’all enjoy it. For some reason, The Greenville News has my byline … Continue reading
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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: “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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