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the next writer in the series: january 1, 2013

the next writer in the series: january 1, 2013

by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Dec 8, 2012 | about the current writer, How We Spend Our Days | 6 comments

In  The Writing Life, Annie Dillard wrote, I have been looking into schedules. Even when we read physics, we inquire of each least particle, What then shall I do this morning? How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives. What we do with this hour, and...
How We Spend Our Days: Dan Chaon

How We Spend Our Days: Dan Chaon

by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Dec 1, 2012 | How We Spend Our Days | 9 comments

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 DAN CHAON: A You know those movies that start with...
ragdale: parting shots

ragdale: parting shots

by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Nov 30, 2012 | journeys, my writing | 6 comments

Several readers have asked if I had any other photos of Ragdale, especially of my room or of the prairie. So on the last day of the month in which I spent two amazing weeks in residency at Ragdale, I wanted to share a few more photos. And if you have any questions...
what I’m reading now: november 23, 2012

what I’m reading now: november 23, 2012

by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Nov 23, 2012 | novels, reading | 5 comments

The Round House by Louise Erdrich A friend gave me her ARC of the book, which I added to my stack + the book won the 2012 National Book Award for Fiction + I wanted a big, thick novel to fall into for the holiday weekend = How I chose this book As I reached for the...
when I stepped away

when I stepped away

by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Nov 21, 2012 | place, the day | 3 comments

stepping away from the desk

stepping away from the desk

by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Nov 20, 2012 | place, the day | 2 comments

artist in residence

artist in residence

by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Nov 12, 2012 | catching moments, journeys, my writing, place, shapes | 11 comments

For the last two weeks I’ve been an artist in residence at Ragdale in Lake Forest, Illinois. If you haven’t applied, apply now. The most wonderful people are here to make sure your work comes first and that you don’t have to worry about anything....
the next writer in the series: december 1, 2012

the next writer in the series: december 1, 2012

by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Nov 8, 2012 | about the current writer, How We Spend Our Days | 3 comments

In  The Writing Life, Annie Dillard wrote, I have been looking into schedules. Even when we read physics, we inquire of each least particle, What then shall I do this morning? How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives. What we do with this hour, and...
How We Spend Our Days: Darrelyn Saloom

How We Spend Our Days: Darrelyn Saloom

by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Nov 1, 2012 | How We Spend Our Days | 30 comments

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 DARRELYN SALOOM: A I awaken to a crash, no doubt the...
when I stepped away

what i’m reading now: october 14, 2012

by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Oct 14, 2012 | reading | 4 comments

Waging Heavy Peace: A Hippie Dream by Neil Young How I chose this book: I’ve always loved Neil Young. I read a review of the book that said it was well written. It’s Neil Young. Neil Percival Young. and 40 years earlier… 1972 Neil Young Live BBC The...
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