by lameredith | | Classic Posts, My Writing
Do you keep a journal? Have you ever heard of a writer’s process journal? It’s essentially a writer’s diary noting the progression of their project. My challenge in keeping one is that I’m currently working on three projects. My memoir is in the...
by lameredith | | Classic Posts, Healing & Gratitude
This week, I enjoyed reading Sam Gentoku McCree’s piece on Ten Steps to a Grateful Life. Having a grateful life is a discipline. It’s not difficult for my mood to tumble this time of year. It’s dark in Alaska for much of the day. My energy dips just as my work chaos...
by lameredith | | Classic Posts, Domestic Violence
Were the good old days really that good? Not to Alaska resident Muriel Pfeil. In 1976, Muriel got into her car in downtown Anchorage, turned the key, and was blown to bits. Someone had planted a car bomb. At the time, Muriel was not much past forty and had been...