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Thursday, February 27, 2014 10:36:25 PM
Julie Stiegemeyer wrote a blog post titled Planes, Trains, and Automobiles:
Julie said, "Returned home last evening from a conference in the beautifully fall-colored hills of eastern Pennsylvania. It was Poetry for the Delight of It, taught by David Harrison, with additional speakers, including J. Patrick Lewis.Loved getting acquainted..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 10:36:25 PM
Julie Stiegemeyer wrote a blog post titled For my new poetry buddies:
Julie said, "Around the Fire in HonesdaleMarshmallows a-roastingour cold bums a-toasting, The fireplace lit up the night.Our drums a-thrummingThe tunes a-humming, ..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 10:36:25 PM
Julie Stiegemeyer wrote a blog post titled Thankful:
Julie said, "Had such a wonderful time in The Barn at the poetry conference this past week. If you haven't already been to a Highlights Foundation workshop, it really is worth the effort. Go here to learn more. Feeling thankful to David Harrison for his..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 10:36:25 PM
Julie Stiegemeyer wrote a blog post titled The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron:
Julie said, "So I'm attending a webinar about the book The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron. I've loved many of her books, including The Right to Write, The Sound of Paper, and others. This one is her quintessential book on unleashing creativity.I'm starting..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 10:36:24 PM
Julie Stiegemeyer wrote a blog post titled Tools for writing poetry:
Julie said, "At my poetry workshop last week, some of the other poets and I were describing our favorite rhyming dictionaries, and it got me to thinking about the poet's toolbox. What helps are most useful to poets? Here are some of my favorite things to use as..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 10:36:24 PM
Julie Stiegemeyer wrote a blog post titled When a bunny reader just won't do:
Julie said, "On Monday night, I met with my writing critique group, and I was reflecting earlier today about all of the benefits of support and insight that a critique group can give to a writer. Not all writers work within a group. They find the input perhaps..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 10:36:24 PM
Julie Stiegemeyer wrote a blog post titled Women's Leadership Institute - Next March:
Julie said, "A quick note today. A few months ago I was asked to teach writing at the Women's Leadership Institute at Concordia University, in Mequon, Wisconsin. Two workshops are available: one for speakers and one for writers. The dates for the writers'..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 10:36:24 PM
Julie Stiegemeyer wrote a blog post titled Happy Hallow's Eve (AKA Reformation Day!):
Julie said, "Well, it's Oct. 31, and time for a little pumpkin fun. If I get inspired, maybe a Reformation poem will come later.PumpkinPumpkins, pumpkins, burning bright,on front porches in the night.Jagged teeth and gleaming eyesare your Halloween..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 10:36:24 PM
Julie Stiegemeyer wrote a blog post titled The Artist's Way, part 2:
Julie said, "Today is the second installment of my webinar on Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way. This class's assignment was to read the first two weeks of the book, and then discuss the tasks and content in the hour-long web discussion.In these two chapters,..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 10:36:24 PM
Julie Stiegemeyer wrote a blog post titled Bulb Planting Time:
Julie said, "It's Bulb Planting Time!I finally got out to my garden today--something I've been trying to do for weeks--to plant my daffodil and tulip bulbs. This year I decided to plant deeper and to layer some mulch over the top so that (hopefully!) the..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 10:36:24 PM
Julie Stiegemeyer wrote a blog post titled :
Julie said, "Why rewrite it when it's said so perfectly?November by William Cullen Bryant Yet one smile more, departing, distant sun!One mellow smile through the soft vapory air,Ere, o'er the frozen earth, the loud winds run,Or snows are sifted o'er the..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 10:36:24 PM
Julie Stiegemeyer wrote a blog post titled Maple Day:
Julie said, "The morning light slants golden into my yard today as the maples leaves are drifting to the frost-tipped grass. One of those perfect autumn days when the whole world looks alive with fall colors. I had spotted some gorgeous ginkgo trees on a drive..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 10:36:24 PM
Julie Stiegemeyer wrote a blog post titled Coming soon!:
Julie said, "And as the year winds down, I'm looking forward to two upcoming holidays: Thanksgiving and St. Nicholas Day!Thanksgiving - Need a book for that? Gobble Gobble Crash! A Barnyard Counting BashTurkeys are on my mind these days as I'm preparing to..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 10:36:24 PM
Julie Stiegemeyer wrote a blog post titled A great storytime:
Julie said, "Storytime at Elmhurst Public Library yesterday was wonderful! Lori Lorenz was a wonderful host and provided a great setting for our turkey-themed set of songs, books, and rhymes. We shared these books and stories, great for any Thanksgiving,..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 10:36:24 PM
Julie Stiegemeyer wrote a blog post titled Pumpkin Pie Experiment:
Julie said, "I grew up in the generation that loved jello, canned goods, and frozen foods, and while my mom was a great cookie baker, she didn't spend a lot of time on pie baking. So when one of my college professors asked if I had made a pumpkin pie from..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 10:36:24 PM
Julie Stiegemeyer wrote a blog post titled Beautiful winter day:
Julie said, "Enjoyed a beautiful walk in the forest preserve today. On the one hand, I hate the starkness of winter. But on the other hand, a walk in the woods on a day like today reminds me of what is left behind when the trees and bushes have lost their summer..." more
Saturday, November 10, 2012 10:24:41 PM
Julie Stiegemeyer wrote a blog post titled Prairie Writers' Day -- A fabulous day!:
Julie said, "For any children's writers within driving distance to Palatine, IL, you simply must attend the annual fall SCBWI conference at Harper College. Editors, agents, authors, and art directors--a panel of six today--come to speak to share their insights..." more
Saturday, March 17, 2012 7:01:03 PM
Julie Stiegemeyer wrote a blog post titled Happy St. Patrick's Day!:
Julie said, "Saint Patrick: The Man Behind the Legends St. Patrick lived in fourth-century Briton, and his home was probably on the west coast of..." more
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 4:49:50 PM
Julie Stiegemeyer wrote a blog post titled Close Calls:
Julie said, "Last Saturday, we had a close call with our one-year-old kitty, Kenji. He had a bad reaction to receiving his first full set of adult vaccines, and shortly afterward, he started going into shock and was unable to breathe. It was scary, but..." more
Monday, January 30, 2012 5:23:05 PM
Julie Stiegemeyer wrote a blog post titled Tips for healthy snacks:
Julie said, "Why is it so hard to admit our mothers teach us so many things without our even acknowledging them? Well, here I am today, hat in hand, thanking mom for the idea for the easy snacks I just prepared.Sometimes we don't take the time to eat fruits or..." more
Monday, October 31, 2011 6:33:03 PM
Julie Stiegemeyer wrote a blog post titled Snapshot moments:
Julie said, "For one of the writing classes I'm teaching, I read a paper recently by Natalie Goldberg called "Pen, Paper, and the Mind." If you are able to get your hands on it, I highly recommend it. She writes about the physical nature of writing--how we use..." more
Tuesday, July 12, 2011 7:16:35 PM
Julie Stiegemeyer wrote a blog post titled A few thoughts on writing:
Julie said, "I was just grading a paper for the writing class that I am teaching, and the student discussed a time in his life when he had driven drunk. The emotion and heartfelt raw language he used was something I rarely see in a writing class--surprising..." more
Friday, May 27, 2011 2:27:33 PM
Julie Stiegemeyer wrote a blog post titled New Picture Book reviews:
Julie said, "Ages and ages ago, I started my lofty goal of reviewing at least 10 new picture books each month. Here is my first five, and now, four months later, I am ready to review my next five! So, here's the real deal. I took a 5-week term off of teaching in..." more
Thursday, April 21, 2011 10:11:57 AM
Julie Stiegemeyer wrote a blog post titled Guidelines for writing poetry:
Julie said, "April is National Poetry Month, which I have sorely neglected on my blog. I'll try to add at least one more poetry post before the end of the month, but here is one offering for you.Often I talk to writers who want to try their hand at writing in..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 10:36:25 PM
Julie Stiegemeyer wrote a blog post titled Return to blogging!:
Julie said, "Well, after a looonnggg hiatus, I'm back to my blog--which means I'm also re-inspired to fit more writing time into my life. We creative types have to learn to carve out time for the creative process, something I have neglected for awhile. It's..." more