The Honking Tree If you live or have lived west of Wichita, Kansas, then you might recognize this tree that grows on the south side of K96, a couple of miles west of the Maize exit. Some locals refer to it as the "Honking Tree." Others remember late nights of drinking beer when a pit stop was required in order to empty full bladders. They called it the "Peeing Tree." Still others recall it as "The Ten-Mile Tree," and "The Kissing Tree." I'm a writer and author who is currently … [Read more...] about Writing Memoir Workshop
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Bond Agent
(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.) · "It's a Whole 'Nother Story" · Kathleen Carter, Hutchinson, Kansas, has been a bail bonding agent for fifteen years. Today she works for Owens Bonding Company. When a friend suggested the bonding business to Kathleen, her first thought was: “This could be interesting.” Since Carter had been working with the Victim Offender Reconciliation Program (VORP), she was already “used to dealing with the criminal … [Read more...] about Bond Agent
Icebreakers: Writing Prompts
(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.) · Writing Prompts · Today I have some "icebreakers" to share with you. You might find them valuable and fun as a tool in "breaking the ice" in a group of people who need a reason or excuse to start talking to one another. Or, they can be used as writing prompts for your students in a writing class. Each index card has a different question laminated on each side. I pass them out, one card per … [Read more...] about Icebreakers: Writing Prompts
