by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Nov 10, 2011 | journeys, mfa, novels |
It’s difficult to think of anything other than the stunning crimson and gold leaves outside my windows. I have been doing too many other things lately. And I have come to the place where I need to set aside time for writing. Why do you refuse to admit that in...
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Nov 1, 2011 | How We Spend Our Days |
Annie Dillard wrote, “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” On the first of each month, Catching Days hosts a guest writer in the series, “How We Spend Our Days.” Today, please welcome writer Mari Strachan: Everything has shifted slightly....
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Oct 28, 2011 | Columbus GA |
Matisse wrote, “To paint an autumn landscape I will not try to remember what colors suit this season, I will be inspired only by the sensation that the season arouses in me: the icy purity of the sour blue sky will express the season just as well as the nuances...
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Oct 27, 2011 | journeys, place, the day |
I was just reading over the upcoming November 1 How We Spend Our Days post by Mari Strachan (which is wonderful). In her post, Mari recites the names of some Welsh towns, each one of which sounds magical. Her list reminded me of a list I had jotted down in June on my...
