by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Aug 21, 2015 | 1 true thing |
Today I made the same drive I first made back in the fall of 1975–40 years ago. Then, it was with my parents headed for my freshman year at Davidson College. Now, it’s with my son headed for his senior year at the same place. When I asked him where he was... 
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Aug 20, 2015 | 1 true thing |
If you’re looking for something perky, click away. I’m as tired and sleepy as I have been in ages. That tiny burst of energy I had on day 8 and again on day 12 has been replaced by a thick lethargy that I imagine as my carb-burning wheels grinding to a... 
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Aug 19, 2015 | 1 true thing |
When I was taking the guided meditation class at Canyon Ranch, the instructor said, “It’s so easy not to be here.” That’s true. I’m trying to be here. *my healthy action today: one minute meditation. ~ 365 true things about me why this... 
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Aug 18, 2015 | 1 true thing |
WANTing: a glass of wine READing: The Green Road and My Brilliant Friend EATing: chicken (new recipe–will not make again) FINISHing: The Sunday New York Times WALKing: up and down the steps, around the grocery (two trips), last 1000 steps on the treadmill... 
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Aug 17, 2015 | 1 true thing |
I cannot get over the colors of the food I’m eating. *my healthy action today: I’m eating for health. ~ 365 true things about me why this daily... 
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Aug 16, 2015 | 1 true thing |
I LOVED meditation while I was at Canyon Ranch. But in the real world, where I really, really need it, I haven’t meditated even once. Because I have NO TIME for meditation. Just like I have no time to cook. In exactly that sense. In other words, I would rather... 
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Aug 15, 2015 | 1 true thing, provincetown |
Usually I’m on the tired side at the end of a travel day, but today, after I got home at 5:30, I went to the grocery store, walked on the treadmill, and then cooked supper–sea bass, broccoli, sweet potatoes, avocado. Crazy, isn’t it? Now I’ve... 
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Aug 14, 2015 | 1 true thing, provincetown |
It’s late and I need to be quick. I had a wonderful day capped off by a 12-layer kite show as the sun set. Re-capped by a late stroll down Commercial Street, with a stop to listen to a girl band playing “I Will Survive.” 70 degrees with a breeze is... 
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Aug 13, 2015 | 1 true thing, my writing, provincetown |
This slideshow requires JavaScript. I just now finished a story I first started in 2004. Yep, 2004. I worked on it consistently for several years and then would go back to it between novels, but I hadn’t worked on it since 2010 when I submitted it to a graduate... 
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Aug 12, 2015 | 1 true thing, craft of writing, provincetown |
I’m reading The Green Road by Anne Enright. I’m a huge fan of hers, but I’m having a little trouble getting into this one. I started it on the Kindle, then ordered the book and re-started it. I don’t feel like I have to finish it, but because...