Happy President's Day!

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Just finished 3rd article of 4 due. Ahhhh. Nice feeling. Can’t stop reading tweets and emails and linked in group messages today. i’m obsessed with this stuff. i learn so much, so fast. Yay for social media!!!

Schlepping to Long Island

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Happy Valentine’s Day to all. Steve and I are going to visit Mom. I’m almost finished with 3 of the 4 articles due this week for a magazine. One is about stress at tax time and suggestions from both a financial advisor and a therapist. The other is about Laura Fredricks‘ new book, The ASK: … Read more

Now don't git scared…

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It’s tax time and I’m writing a coupla articles about stress at tax time to appear in The Resident magazine’s March issue. One covered financial advice and emotional help via therapy for stress and fear at tax time. The other is an author profile about Laura Fredricks who writes books (i.e., How to Ask Anyone … Read more

2 Articles in March Resident now Online

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Hi, I’m happy to report that 2 new articles are viewable online now. (You can also view them on this blog by clicking the top 2 pdfs). Online go to http://resident.com. Once there click on the cover thumbnail (Abigail Breslin). Top of page click on icon to left of magnifying glass. Then choose page: 162 … Read more

Editing is 75% of a writer's career

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I’ve written a huge amount but now when i go back and read essays I wrote 3-5 years ago it looks completely different and needs editing. As I grow to be a stronger writer my older stuff looks weaker. It’s a good metaphor for life. As I get older and better and happier I look … Read more

Sunday afternoon

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Man, i loved today! Worked on an article today about stress during tax season. Went shopping at Whole Foods (or Whole Paycheck as some call it). Came home, cooked, fed dog, chatted on the tel with my pal Janice, read a ton of tweets and said yes to friend requests. A good day. Hope yours … Read more