The Tart’s Japanese Photo Album and Results of Elizabeth Loupas’s Giveaway

If you haven’t already noticed, the news out of Japan opened a floodgate of nostalgia for me. I’ve been into my photo albums, decided to cherry-pick and show you guys images of my six week exchange. Get them over in one fell swoop. Because most of my pictures involve other people, and can’t be shared without their consent, I don’t have a lot. In fact [...]

Bowling for Words – How the Number of Pins You Knock Down Might Just Be Related to Your Writing

The last time I bowled with people who were taller than three feet, and whose attention span lasted until their ball reached the end of the alley, I was eighteen. I was in Japan, the honored guest of a Lions Club hosting family, and — unbeknownst to me — temporary repository of their family’s dignity. This did not [...]

Winner of “Possum Summer”, Red Cross Contributions, and a Japan-Affiliated Cool Link

If you’re moved to donate to the Red Cross this week and write, you might appreciate some links. Also, a video which feels particularly poignant in light of the Japanese earthquake.

Writers: an Opportunity to Enrich Your Career and Help the Red Cross

With about ten more minutes of work, I’d be in a position to punch “publish” on today’s planned post. Given the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, that doesn’t seem appropriate. My heart goes out to that nation. About a million years ago, it sheltered me for six wonderful weeks and gave me my first taste of adult independence. Perhaps [...]

The Tart Revealed

Hope reveals the backstory in the truth/fiction game of the other day, and there’s a picture. (Eep!)

Something Un-Fishy’s Afoot

Hope shows off her latest culinary endeavor and includes relevant photos from her remote youth.

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