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Writing Tips From a Famous Author — I Put on My Best Socks to Get Them

January 22, 2021 By Barbara Falconer Newhall 4 Comments

I’ve got years of writing experience to my credit. Why in the world would I spiff myself up to take a writing class from that famous author? Read more.

The Homeless — What They Really Need From Us (A Little PB&J, a Lot of Love)

January 16, 2021 By Barbara Falconer Newhall Leave a Comment

Their mission trip to Texas cancelled by the pandemic, the youth of a church in California turned to making PB&J sandwiches for the homeless. Read more.

This Scary Week I’m Writing About Camellias. Here’s Why

January 9, 2021 By Barbara Falconer Newhall 7 Comments

I didn’t want to write about that man. I wanted him out of my life and my psyche. Then he did what he did this scary week. Read more.

Christmas — It Ain’t Over Till the Wise Men Show

January 2, 2021 By Barbara Falconer Newhall 10 Comments

Christmas isn’t over till the Wise Men show up. So for folks who still aren’t ready for Christmas, no problem. They’ve got till January 6. Read more.

I’m Getting Ready to Die. Just in Case. Sheltering at Home Week 40

December 19, 2020 By Barbara Falconer Newhall 4 Comments

The coronavirus is out there. So I’m getting ready to die — starting with making sure my holiday gifts for my husband are wrapped and ready. Read more.