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Remembrance: How to Write an Obituary

  • Post author:Kathy McIntosh
  • Post published:August 8, 2017
  • Post category:For Writers/Reflections/Writing Tips

A week ago my husband and I, along with our daughter, flew to Missouri for the celebration of the life of my beautiful, loving mother-in-law, Jeri. Jeri was born in…

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Cobbler, Slab, Crisp or Slump?

  • Post author:Kathy McIntosh
  • Post published:July 18, 2017
  • Post category:For Writers/Reflections

Some might consider the various terms used to describe fruit desserts as jargon, “insider” language to be avoided. I consider their colorful names words to ponder, and the dishes delicious…

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Tears, Joy and Awe in Africa

  • Post author:Kathy McIntosh
  • Post published:September 27, 2016
  • Post category:For Writers/Reflections

Ever walk out of a movie, chuckling at the same time you’re wiping tears of emotion from your eyes? That’s what it was like for me when my husband and…

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Fit or Flat: Getting Your Novel in Shape Part II

  • Post author:Kathy McIntosh
  • Post published:April 26, 2016
  • Post category:For Writers/On Words/Writing Tips

Let's chat about sagging middles. Pilates works at strengthening the body’s core, creating a taut, attractive, strong middle. That's what we want in our writing, too. One way to create that…

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