Tag Archives: writing

Writing can heal and change

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Kate Kresse

I have always felt that sharing and openness can help to effect change–not only in ourselves, but in others. I came of age during the time when my generation shared their feelings, journaled, participated in encounter groups, went on retreats, … Continue reading →

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Dreams are illustrations – part 1 of 2

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Kate Kresse

“Dreams are illustrations from the book your soul is writing about you”. Marsha Norman. I love this quote. Whether we consider the dreams that happen while we are asleep, or whether we are talking about the dreams that we have … Continue reading →

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We are the new journalists

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Kate Kresse

I wanted you to know that what you do, what you write, what you share, what you photograph…..MATTERS. Here is a suggestion–look over your own past posts. Go back a year and look at what you posted (or if you … Continue reading →

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Oh Write It On Your Heart!

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Kate Kresse

Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote “Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year”. Watching the news this morning I saw Crosby, Stills and Nash talking about their current concert tour. Between that and Sir … Continue reading →

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My Life-long Friendship with Books

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Kate Kresse

Long-time readers of my blog will recognize some of this post. I am uninspired this week—so some of it is pasted in, but I have added some new thoughts to it, too. I decided not to wait any longer for … Continue reading →

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Verbose or Concise

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Kate Kresse

I have made this letter longer, because I have not had the time to make it shorter.Blaise Pascal I love that quote by Pascal! It comes to mind today because I have been working on essay projects with my students. … Continue reading →

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Never In a Million Years

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Kate Kresse

I have always been a writer. When I was in elementary school I would fill the scratch pads my dad brought home from work with my stories.  I put one of those stories (and created card catalog cards for it) … Continue reading →

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Don’t Kill the Dream

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Kate Kresse

“Don’t kill the dream; execute it”. Remember~listen to the uplifting. Toss the negative out the window. Open the blinds and drapes. Let in the joy. A little over a year ago I started this blog. I was tired of negativity … Continue reading →

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Goal!!!!!!!!

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Kate Kresse

I was thinking about my son’s elementary school years this morning. He loved playing soccer and basketball. He loved the fast paced action of those sports. I have been known to say he walked (completely unassisted) at 10 months and … Continue reading →

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Why did the butterfly say THAT?

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Kate Kresse

  I love to watch hummingbirds and butterflies. In Arizona, hummingbirds are ever-present.  If you plant your garden right, you will get hummingbirds throughout the year; and butterflies abound (but not year round).  Hans Christian Andersen wrote “Just living is … Continue reading →

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It just keeps getting better

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Kate Kresse

It just keeps getting better. For the past few weeks I have tried to spread love and joy as far and wide as I can. The Candle Lighter Award is definitely spreading. People are liking the whole idea of it. … Continue reading →

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I write because I must: I hope I don’t intrude

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Kate Kresse

A friend of mine blogged about why she blogs. I have written about it before, too and so has she. But today it gave me pause and caused me to reflect upon it again. Before I had a computer I … Continue reading →

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Tooting my horn!

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Kate Kresse

They say that forming a new habit takes 6 weeks. They say that a journey begins with a single step. They say a lot of things ;-). I began my blog earlier this year as a form of expression, creativity, … Continue reading →

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Does technology help you write? Daily Post # 281

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Kate Kresse

Does technology help you write? The Daily Post Topic #281: “One comical thing about writers and writing is they often ask each other if there is a secret tool, or software, they use that makes writing easier. Some writers swear … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons Every Writer Should Keep an Idea Box | Shari Lopatin: Rogue Writer

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Kate Kresse

Now that I have been blogging for a number of months I have been thinking about my participation in the daily post. I began to wonder whether it was becoming a co-dependency for me. Then I realized that there are … Continue reading →

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Describe the perfect Sunday: Redux and update: topic #233

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Kate Kresse

Describe the perfect Sunday. Awhile back I described my perfect Sunday. After I post this I will go back, find the link to that posting and put it in right here so you can compare. My perfect Sunday has been … Continue reading →

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Definition of wolfatano/wolfatana

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Kate Kresse

Make up a word and its definition.The word of the day is wolfatano/wolfatana and the plural is wolfatanons/wolfatanans. The definition is a male or female person who behaves as though he/she was raised by wolves. Often displayed as tendency to … Continue reading →

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What story can you write in six words? Topic # 227

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Kate Kresse

Topic #227: 8/22/11 Hemingway once wrote a super short story: “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.” What story can you write in six words? All right, Mr. Postaday2011–have you been consorting with my high school Political Thought teacher and my … Continue reading →

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The Impulse to Create

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Kate Kresse

The Impulse to Create.The impulse to create runs deep within me. I can suppress it for just so long and then it must come out. Sometimes it expresses itself in my writing or my ideas for stories or projecs. Sometimes … Continue reading →

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Imagine it’s August 2021 – what is your life like? Topic # 218

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Kate Kresse

Imagine it’s August 2021 – what is your life like?.I am still the wife of an amazing and loving man; I am still the mom of an amazing son. I have continued to teach, and I also conduct life coaching/life … Continue reading →

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How do you decide what risks to take? Topic # 141

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Kate Kresse

How do you decide what risks to take?. When reaching a decision involving a risk I often begin by making a list (physically or mentally) of the pros and cons. This helps me identify  the advantages of taking the risk … Continue reading →

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Postaday topic #99: Ever considered writing a book

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Kate Kresse

Topic #99: Have you ever considered writing a book? If so what would it be about? Make a list of the ideas you want to cover, or the themes it might have.  If you’ve never considered writing a book, what … Continue reading →

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Postaday Topic #93: What would your profession be if you didn’t need money?

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Kate Kresse

Although this economy has ravaged our finances, I am thankful that I am able to find work as a tutor. Granted, if I was able to find work that my MBA trained me for, I would, in theory be making … Continue reading →

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If you could script tonights dream, what would would the plot be? – topic #86

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Kate Kresse

If you could script tonights dream, what would would the plot be?. Bonus topic: There is a concept called lucid dreaming, where people are able to have some control over their dreams. Have you ever had a lucid dream? Would you … Continue reading →

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Blog more. It’s good for your health | On Techies

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Kate Kresse

Blog more. It’s good for your health | On Techies. I agree with this. It is good for my health to blog more. It gives me a wonderful mental release. It helps me organize my thoughts, feelings, and emotions. It … Continue reading →

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How do you find your muse?

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Kate Kresse

How do you find your muse?.76 3/19/11 [choice A]. When you sit down to blog, or have a creative project of any kind you need to work on, how do you get yourself motivated to do it? What are your … Continue reading →

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Close your eyes. Count to ten. And then… – topic # 74

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Kate Kresse

Close your eyes. Count to ten. And then….Close your eyes. Count to ten. Then imagine a beautiful ancient castle (tastefully remodeled to include central heating, kick-ass wi-fi and WordPress.com ready laptops everywhere). Now walk down the endless main hall, a … Continue reading →

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This is why I am blogging…

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Kate Kresse

I  am looking for people that love to ponder lifes challenges, sorrows, and joys. There are tons of political blogs and frankly I did not want a political blog. Even though I have been fascinated with the political process for … Continue reading →

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Post a Day Participants Have Much to be Proud of–Topic # 66

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Kate Kresse

Post a Day Participants Have Much to be Proud of. I must confess, I am backfilling on my dates as I started late. I know it wasn’t required to ‘catch up’. I started doing the post a day posts in … Continue reading →

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When was your last random act of kindness? Topic #57

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Kate Kresse

When was your last random act of kindness?.My last random act of kindness was to help a friend that was in need. He had been through some heart wrenchingly difficult times. Understand that we are hurting financially, too–but this friend was … Continue reading →

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What keeps you up at night? Topic #56

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Kate Kresse

What keeps you up at night?. A few things keep me up at night. The main thing is the sleeplessness that apparently is the hallmark of my menopausal life. Sigh. I would love to sleep every night, but sometimes I … Continue reading →

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