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Ahead and Behind

June 24, 2019 By Nancy Casey

Which stands out more in your mind, the things you must do or the things you have already done? When your mind is pleasantly wandering, are you more likely to daydream about your bucket list or dwell on your many accomplishments? Test yourself with this exercise. Draw a line a the top of the page to save room for a title. On the left side of the page, write the … [Read more...] about Ahead and Behind

Probably (Not) and More

December 24, 2018 By Nancy Casey

This is a writing activity for contemplating the coming year. Divide the page into 3 columns. Label the far left column "Probably Not." Label the right-hand column "Probably." Leave the middle column blank. On the right, list things that will probably occur in the coming year. On the left, list things that probably will not happen. For the middle column, think about … [Read more...] about Probably (Not) and More

Soon, Also, and Then

November 13, 2017 By Nancy Casey

Today in your writing practice, you are going to write about the future.  Any part of the whole imaginary future that could be ahead.  You could write about your plans for the rest of this day. Or you could fast-forward to a time when you have super-powers and understand what to do in every situation.  You can write about any point in the future, near or far, as long as you can … [Read more...] about Soon, Also, and Then

Soon, Also, and Then

November 6, 2017 By Nancy Casey

Imagine the future.  Write about your role in it, one line at a time.  Begin the first line with the word "Soon...".  Begin each successive line with either "Soon...,"  "Also.....," or "Then...." You can write your plans for the day.  Or zip far, far into a future only you can imagine.   … [Read more...] about Soon, Also, and Then

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Nancy blogs weekly for the Latah Recovery Community Center, sharing writing ideas that support self-awareness and self-esteem.


Looking for an art project that is secretly full of math? Or a math project that results in interesting art? Equilateral Triangle is an Inquiry Pack full of project ideas that will keep you thinking for a long time.


Writing classes and workshops

In-person Write-For-You workshops at the Latah Recovery Center have been suspended for a bit, but you can still do the writing prompts on your own. For more information, about the Write for You program, or if you are in recovery and interested in writing coaching, contact Nancy.


 

Let’s Talk About It

This is a program that supports reading and discussion in libraries throughout the state of Idaho.

Working with the Program Committee, I updated the theme The Humanity of Science and Technology.


Schedule of 2023-24 Let’s Talk About It sessions coming soon!


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