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Sunday, April 10, 2011 9:40:26 AM
Persis Granger wrote a blog post titled When Good Things Happen to Good People:
Persis said, "Okay, I know I'm borrowing heavily from Harold S. Kushner, author of "When Bad Things Happen to Good People". Hope he doesn't mind. I'm so busy bubbling I just couldn't think of a truly original title (if there even is such a thing). On Friday..." more
Friday, March 4, 2011 12:01:02 PM
Persis Granger wrote a blog post titled Maple Sugaring ~ Not for sissies, but, oh, so sweet:
Persis said, "Spring approaches in the Adirondacks, but no one is slathering on the sun block or slipping into shorts just yet. Maple producers around Thurman recently have shared stories of wallowing on snow shoes through fluffy drifts in cut-to-the bone winds..." more
Monday, February 7, 2011 8:34:25 PM
Persis Granger wrote a blog post titled Going once, going twice...Adirondack Mountain Writers' Retreat Auction:
Persis said, "I love efficiency, and when the chance came to help a good cause AND create an opportunity for an aspiring writer, the allure was irresistible. Yesterday a multi-year participant in the St. George Island Writers' Retreat contacted me to say that..." more
Wednesday, January 5, 2011 4:31:07 PM
Persis Granger wrote a blog post titled CHEERS!:
Persis said, "Crystal vision lollygags over past failures.Happiness demands focus on future promise.Effervesce. Your bubbles pop in lives around you.Expect happiness.Rejoice in small things.Savor friends.!To all the writers whose works and friendship have..." more
Sunday, November 28, 2010 9:37:20 AM
Persis Granger wrote a blog post titled St. George Island in My Rear View Mirror:
Persis said, "The last time I posted here, I wrote of my excitement about the upcoming St. George Island Writers' Retreat. Now here we are, two weeks since the retreat ended, and I'm so focused on the memory that I'm having a hard time moving forward again.The..." more
Friday, November 5, 2010 9:35:02 PM
Persis Granger wrote a blog post titled Countdown for St. George Island Writers' Retreat:
Persis said, "Next Wednesday I'll be jaunting up to the Florida Panhandle, about three and a half hours away, and as I drive north, then west, I'll feel the daily humdrum slough away. One by one I'll tick off the towns along the route; Fanning Springs, Old Town,..." more
Sunday, October 31, 2010 8:44:07 AM
Persis Granger wrote a blog post titled You know you're getting old when...:
Persis said, "Yes, I know. This could be the longest blog post in history. Could be, but won't be, because I'll need my nap pretty soon.Seriously, I looked at yesterday's mail and was assaulted by an envelope. There, on the top of the wad of stuff that passes for..." more
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 10:56:35 AM
Persis Granger wrote a blog post titled St. George Island Writers' Retreat 2010:
Persis said, "NOVEMBER 10 - 16, 2010I can't wait--white sand sparkling, sunlight dancing on surf, shrimp boats plying through gentle waves...the perfect backdrop for five days of glorious writing, of putting all other distractions on hold. I am SO ready for the..." more
Saturday, October 23, 2010 1:13:55 PM
Persis Granger wrote a blog post titled You know you've been too busy when...:
Persis said, "The summer of 2010 saw the arrival of three trains weekly at Thurman Station, and, as president of the Thurman Station Association, I was involved in helping to create and publicize special activities in Thurman to attract and entertain rail..." more
Saturday, July 3, 2010 3:04:57 PM
Persis Granger wrote a blog post titled Fiction Among Friends ~ A busy summer:
Persis said, "Whoever coined that expression "lazy, hazy days of summer" didn't live in a small Adirondack town. As those of you who check in on this blog from time to time have noticed, it has been months since I've jotted a line here. Chalk it up to Thurman and..." more
Saturday, April 10, 2010 9:06:14 PM
Persis Granger wrote a blog post titled Making Your Voice Heard - Amazon's Breakthrough Novel Award:
Persis said, "As writers know, getting published is difficult. It usually begins with sending a story or novel out to acquisitions agents, editors or contests. It's a time-consuming business, apt to be frustrating and ego-deflating. The first rejections are..." more
Friday, April 2, 2010 8:26:51 PM
Persis Granger wrote a blog post titled Readers at the Ready for Willows Bistro:
Persis said, "Informally dubbed "The Bistro Readers," an expanding group of Adirondack area writers continue an ambitious program of monthly readings at Willows Bistro, 3749 Main Street, Warrensburg, NY. On the second Thursday of each month, four to six writers..." more
Saturday, March 20, 2010 11:27:39 AM
Persis Granger wrote a blog post titled Maple Madness Continues in Thurman:
Persis said, "Small towns seem to grow legendary characters the way the north side of a tree grows moss, and Thurman has a new one in the making. It all started a few years ago with a shy sugar maker named Marc, who didn’t think he’d be able to make himself..." more
Sunday, March 7, 2010 1:24:38 PM
Persis Granger wrote a blog post titled March Madness, One Drop at a Time:
Persis said, "In some parts of the North Country of New York, "March Madness" is translated as "Maple Sugaring." Thurman is one of those places. Our little town is believed to have one of the highest concentrations of maple producers in the region. Some boil just..." more
Monday, January 25, 2010 5:49:49 AM
Persis Granger wrote a blog post titled Celebrating "Cold Winter Nights" by Anne White:
Persis said, "Cold Winter Nights my sound like just another weather forecast to my friends in NY's Adirondack Mountains. For author Anne White of Glens Falls, however, it is the new winning title in her Lake George Mystery series. My review below, written for..." more
Friday, January 15, 2010 11:59:17 AM
Persis Granger wrote a blog post titled Tooting the (Tin) Horn for Paul Pines:
Persis said, "One of the great pleasures of becoming acquainted with others in the writing field is hearing and celebrating their good news. Many of the Willows Bistro gang were on hand for the SRO reading by author/poet Paul Pines. Paul shared some wonderful..." more
Sunday, January 10, 2010 4:57:57 AM
Persis Granger wrote a blog post titled Willows Bistro - January 14th, 2 p.m.:
Persis said, "The Bistro Readers are at it again!Thursday, January 14th Debbie Swan will again welcome the Second Thursday Readings at her cozy cafe, Willows Bistro, 3749 Main Street, Warrensburg, NY. These readings have been running since June of 2009, and the..." more
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 3:12:31 PM
Persis Granger wrote a blog post titled Now Hear This: Jessica Kane's "Straining to Parallel Park in an Open Field":
Persis said, "Those of you who are acquainted with Jessica Kane and her varied artistic talents have been eagerly awaiting release of her four-disc CD of readings from her written works, "Straining to Parallel Park in an Open Field." The rest of you will want to..." more
Saturday, December 19, 2009 10:24:28 AM
Persis Granger wrote a blog post titled "Adirondack Guest Informer" - Reading at Christmastime and All Year Long:
Persis said, "And now, Gentle Reader (I've always wanted to write that -- "Gentle Reader." What's the alternative, "Rough Reader"?) Well, anyhow, I'm back, and so are you, and I want to tell you a little bit about our upcoming Winter issue of Adirondack Guest..." more
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 5:26:38 AM
Persis Granger wrote a blog post titled From Authors at "Adirondack Guest Informer" - More Good Reads:
Persis said, "I'm so excited about the response to the listing of the Adirondack Guest Informer authors and their books here in my most recent post (see "Good Reads for Christmas Giving.") These are the authors and books featured in the magazine's new feature,..." more
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 7:31:51 AM
Persis Granger wrote a blog post titled Good Reads for Christmas Giving:
Persis said, "If you check on this blog from time to time (bless you if you do!), you know that there are frequent and extended dry spells between posts. You also know that I always have an excuse. Why should this time be any different?I've been busy with a new..." more
Friday, December 11, 2009 1:39:41 PM
Persis Granger wrote a blog post titled A Summer with Charlie, by Richard Edward Noble:
Persis said, "In my role as a reviewer for BookPleasures.com, I recently reviewed Richard Noble's book A Summer with Charlie, which, as he tells it, is fiction, or very creative nonfiction. Whatever. I read it and found it funny and poignant and...well, here's..." more
Sunday, November 8, 2009 3:11:42 AM
Persis Granger wrote a blog post titled St. George Island Writers' Retreat ~ Full House:
Persis said, "I'm overwhelmed, and happily so. The four-day St. George Island Writers' Retreat, for the first time in its history, is filled to capacity. Ten writers will drop their everyday lives, put other cares and concerns on hold and spend four full days..." more
Saturday, October 24, 2009 1:15:46 AM
Persis Granger wrote a blog post titled Opportunity Knocks - St. George Island Writers' Retreat:
Persis said, "Who says opportunity knocks but once? Every day dishes up opportunities--to hone old skills, acquire new ones, meet people, make friends, sail uncharted waters, soak up scenery. The person who closes up shop after one knock misses a lot.So much for..." more
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 3:45:56 PM
Persis Granger wrote a blog post titled Spring Homecoming, Adirondack Style:
Persis said, "Those of you who visit this site from time to time now have the option of receiving email notification when I have finally gotten around to posting a new entry. See the option off to your right. Thanks for stopping in!We are back at our little cabin..." more