Category Archives: Movies, Music, Vibrant Creativity

Big News and writing on this #WeekendCoffeeShare

Posted on October 9, 2016 by DWHirschAuthor

If we were having coffee… Isn’t this new coffee shop great? Thanks for meeting me here. After months of the orange Coming Soon banner outside, u1 Café finally opened last week. Since I work next door, I’m over here a … Continue reading →

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Launching into #ROW80 Round 4 with a deep sigh of writing

Posted on October 3, 2016 by DWHirschAuthor

“Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.”~Oprah Winfrey, American entertainer It’s that time again: writing success or failure? I started these A Round of Words in 80 Days challenges last year … Continue reading →

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Big News about writing and life

Posted on October 1, 2016 by DWHirschAuthor

“Move out of your comfort zone; you can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable.”~Brian Tracy, American author Now that it’s officially official, here’s the Big News: we are moving to New Jersey. More correctly, we … Continue reading →

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Tossing #ROW80 Round 3 onto the backseat: it has ended!

Posted on September 21, 2016 by DWHirschAuthor

“In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count, it’s the life in your years.”~Abraham Lincoln, American president I’ve participated in A Round of Words in 80 Days for a year now and have yet to accomplish … Continue reading →

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Beyond social media: Like yourself

Posted on September 7, 2016 by DWHirschAuthor

“Blessed are the hearts that can bend; they shall never be broken.”~Albert Camus, French philosopher Are you kind to yourself? Probably not. We tell ourselves… I’m not a good writer, we say. I’ll never be published/finish a story. I’m not … Continue reading →

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Did you know Smurfette had plastic smurfery done?

Posted on September 5, 2016 by DWHirschAuthor

“I do not like to repeat successes, I like to go onto other things.”~Walt Disney, American cartoonist Cartoons are the foundation of Life. I forgot about that until I came across this post in my WordPress feed. The author discusses … Continue reading →

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Coffee, beach balls and World’s Greatest Ribs this #WeekendCoffeeShare

Posted on September 3, 2016 by DWHirschAuthor

If we were having coffee…. Glad you could meet, especially now that I-275 North is open. I like this Orchard Lake Rd. Starbucks because it’s another Clover location. I can’t stay too long. I just came from a Saturday work … Continue reading →

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A writing exercise: Is looking back looking backwards?

Posted on September 1, 2016 by DWHirschAuthor

“A woman’s mind is cleaner than a man’s; she changes it more often.”~Oliver Herford, American writer Have you ever reviewed your life one month at a time? The Photo365 app–for iPhone, definitely, maybe Android–gives me that opportunity. Take a photo … Continue reading →

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Five prompts to smack down Writer’s Block

Posted on August 29, 2016 by DWHirschAuthor

“I learned that if you want to make it bad enough, no matter how bad it is, you can make it.”~Gale Sayers, American athlete I was going to write about Writer’s Block, but I have writer’s block.  Small, random prompts … Continue reading →

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This #WeekendCoffeeShare: come in from the rain

Posted on August 27, 2016 by DWHirschAuthor

If we were having coffee…. Hi. How are you today? Thanks for making it out in this rain. Downpour. I’ve never been to City Coffeehouse before. My husband’s gonna join us after he’s done record browsing. I recommend the Organic … Continue reading →

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Unboxing Uppercase August 2016 delightfulness

Posted on August 19, 2016 by DWHirschAuthor

“It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.”~Aesop, Greek writer I cancelled my OwlCrate subscription because I found better book box kits. I’m frustrated with OwlCrate. Everything in their boxes is Harry Potter-themed, repeating vendors and impractical trinkets. … Continue reading →

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Finding writing inspiration from cheesy sleazy motivational speaker

Posted on August 15, 2016 by DWHirschAuthor

“Motivational speakers are used car salesmen without the wheels.”~D.W. Hirsch, soon-to-be-World-Famous author I get pumped after a good motivational speech, which is the point of them. My writers group hosted a speaker this weekend who left me wanting more, which … Continue reading →

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The beautiful unboxing of Beautiful Madness Book Case, Chapter 3

Posted on August 11, 2016 by DWHirschAuthor

“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.”~John Dewey, American philosopher I’m so glad I found Beautiful Madness Book Case subscription company tucked in the back of Aisle 1 at BookExpo America 2016 in Chicago. The owner was … Continue reading →

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On cloudwatching, ice cream and PokemonGO

Posted on August 1, 2016 by DWHirschAuthor

“People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude.”~John C. Maxwell, American clergyman My month began and ended with clouds. I remember those two moments specifically because of a comment my husband made. “Look at that sky,” he said, … Continue reading →

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Owlcrate July 2016 unboxing: same vendors, sneaky theme

Posted on July 27, 2016 by DWHirschAuthor

“Inside each of us, there is the seed of both good and evil. Once cannot exist without the other.”~Eric Burdon, British musician Oh my gosh!  Thank GOODness I got the Good Owlcrate box. . . . The July theme was … Continue reading →

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Sharing my Facebook social media tips this #WeekendCoffeeShare

Posted on July 23, 2016 by DWHirschAuthor

If we were having coffee…. Hey, nice of you to join us here. I haven’t been back to Moonwinks since the start of my first job here in Michigan. Back then, we weren’t into coffee, just sweet flavored coffee drinks, … Continue reading →

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Do you remember your first time? A momentous #TBT

Posted on July 21, 2016 by DWHirschAuthor

“We know what we are, but know not what we may be.”~William Shakespeare, English poet Today is a momentous Throwback Thursday: July 21, 2009 is the day of my first Facebook post. I was with my Journal Club writerfriends at … Continue reading →

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Another #WeekendCoffeeShare of productive #ROW80 goals

Posted on July 17, 2016 by DWHirschAuthor

If we were having coffee…. Hey there!  I’m glad you can join me so late this night.  It’s a gorgeous night for a walk, and we just came back from one in Plymouth.  The park area all around the fountain … Continue reading →

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Writing productivity with #ROW80 for this #WeekendCoffeeShare

Posted on July 9, 2016 by DWHirschAuthor

If we were having coffee…. Oh, I’m so glad you made it. This is so bizarre, isn’t it? A coffeeshop inside a movie theater, and not just a counter but a real sit-down coffeeshop with tables and pastries and you … Continue reading →

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OwlCrate unboxing June 2016: Royalty

Posted on June 29, 2016 by DWHirschAuthor

“Find a place inside where there’s joy, and the joy will burn out the pain.”~Joseph Campbell, American writer Wow. This makes two mostly-satisfying OwlCrate boxes in a row. I think it’s the longest streak since my subscription began with “Spooky” … Continue reading →

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