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Looking back on 2016 without resolutions

Posted on January 1, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

“Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.”~Henry Ford, American entrepreneur Happy New Year, Happy New Week, Happy New You! This is the time when people pause to reflect and lay out their goals and plans … Continue reading →

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Wrapping up #ROW80 Round 4 and my afterthought

Posted on December 27, 2016 by DWHirschAuthor

“We must let go of the life we have planned so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.”~Joseph Campbell, American author Spoiler alert: I only accomplished one of my five ROW80 goals in Round 4. I despise … Continue reading →

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Are you feeling the holidays?

Posted on December 25, 2016 by DWHirschAuthor

“It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.”~William Shakespeare, English poet Today is December 25. Tomorrow is December 26. We’re driving to my in-laws that day. Yesterday was December 24, and Friday was December 23. … Continue reading →

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Lessons on selling a house: why I’m not writing

Posted on December 21, 2016 by DWHirschAuthor

“Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.”~Matsuo Basho, Japanese poet Once we listed our house, I thought I’d get my life back; I did, but I lost my mind in the process. Some people would argue … Continue reading →

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How I learned to like coffee

Posted on November 21, 2016 by DWHirschAuthor

“Coffee is a language in itself.”~Jackie Chan, Chinese actor I never used to be a coffee drinker, but now I am. My parents gave me a sip of their black coffee to satisfy my curiosity, and I found it to … Continue reading →

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Stressed and slothed this non-writing #WeekendCoffeeShare

Posted on November 13, 2016 by DWHirschAuthor

If we were having coffee… Thanks for meeting me here at Starbucks so late. I’ve been wiped out all weekend. Packing for the move has sucked the soul out of me. I’m not writing, I’m not hanging out on social … Continue reading →

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Thank you, evil ex-Boss (a nod to Halloween)

Posted on October 31, 2016 by DWHirschAuthor

“Don’t dream it; Be it.”~Dr. Frank-N-Furter, A Scientist Thank you for being a horrible boss. Thank you for driving me so crazed that I quit. Without my day choked by you, I explored different avenues and experiences. I had fun … Continue reading →

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A fabulous #WeekendCoffeeShare with friends, football and Frappes

Posted on October 23, 2016 by DWHirschAuthor

If we were having coffee…. Thanks for coming over to my house today. I hope Keurig coffee is okay today. Excuse the mess on the table, but I hosted my annual Halloween Crop at Casa de la Hirsch last night, … Continue reading →

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Defending my #ROW80 progress, or lack thereof

Posted on October 17, 2016 by DWHirschAuthor

“Without a struggle, there can be no progress.”~Frederick Douglass, American author I must be super-progressing because I am super-struggling. I had no idea how much time it takes to pack up a 10-year-worth-of-stuff house. My scrapbook room: yowch! My writing … Continue reading →

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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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Will I lose my writing groups when I move?

Posted on October 5, 2016 by DWHirschAuthor

“The greatest gift of life is friendship, and I have received it.”~Hubert H. Humphrey, American politician I need not have worried about losing my writing groups when I move away. Last week, I informed John, the moderator of my Deadwood … 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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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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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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