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Tag Archives: writing
Writing–and researching–an 18th century Christmas (Keowee Valley still on sale at Amazon: 99 cents!)
Hi, folks. Well, there was a bit of a snafu at the newspaper, and my regular column wasn’t published today. They’re hoping to have it in Sunday’s paper, and when they do, I’ll share it here. In the meantime, here’s … Continue reading
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New column: “We give thanks in spite of ourselves”
Happy Thanksgiving, dear reader friends! I hope you are all celebrating today, and this week, with the people you love. Since childhood, Thanksgiving has been special to me. But I’ve struggled with the roots of the Thanksgiving story–mostly, with what … Continue reading
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New column: “Sometimes we all need to act like kids again”
If there’s anything the holiday season teaches us, it’s that sometimes, we all should act like kids again. Here are some reasons why. To read my newspaper column, click here.
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Tagged adulthood, adults, Asheville Citizen-Times, children, CNF, columnist, costumes, creative nonfiction, essay, fun, grown-ups, Halloween, joy, Katherine Scott Crawford, kids, newspaper column, parenting, silliness, silly, spin class, The Greenville News, writer, writing
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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: “It’s time to celebrate the summer solstice–the first day of summer and the longest day of the year”
All over the world, people celebrate the summer solstice. It’s the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, a day around which parties and legends abound. So that’s what I’m writing about in my newspaper column this week. … Continue reading
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Tagged Asheville Citizen-Times, celebration, CNF, column, columnist, creative nonfiction, culture, essay, essayist, family, first day of summer, June 21, Katherine Scott Crawford, longest day of the year, newspaper column, parenting, summer, summer solstice, The Greenville News, traditions, writing
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New column: “The view from my porch desk”
Spring has got me all nutty. I forgot to post last week’s newspaper column, which is about making my move to the desk on my front porch … where I can see the world go by. This might be a … Continue reading
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Tagged Asheville Citizen-Times, clutter, CNF, column, columnist, creative nonfiction, desk, essay, Katherine Scott Crawford, life, motherhood, newspaper, observing, parenting, porch, privacy, The Greenville News, watching the world go by, writing, writing desk
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New column: “Birds of a feather”
Last week my kids (not me) were on Spring Break, and in the chaos I completely forgot to post my column. Here it is! It’s about birds of a feather, getting away, finding your flock. I hope y’all enjoy it! … Continue reading
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TWO spaces left at the Tinderbox Writers Retreat, March 15 – 19 on Sullivan’s Island
I’m thrilled to be part of the Tinderbox Writers Retreat, March 15 – 19 on Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina. Thrilled to teach, … Continue reading
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Tagged amwriting, artists residency, author, beach, Charleston, coast, creative writing, creativity, generative, Katherine Scott Crawford, Kimberley Brock, Lowcountry, quiet, retreat, SC, Southern writers, Sullivan's Island, vacation, women writers, workshops, writing, writing retreat
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