Relaxation

Pause and Relax

February 15, 2021 By Nancy Casey

What is your writing like when you are fully relaxed? Try this to find out. Leave room for a title at the top of your page. Then make 3 tiny dots evenly spaced down the center of the page, dividing the page into 4 imaginary sections. Plan to write about whatever pops into your mind. Before you write anything, place your hands on the table, breathe gently and relax your … [Read more...] about Pause and Relax

Color by Color

March 19, 2018 By Nancy Casey

You'll need a collection of writing or drawing tools, anything at all, as long as there are many different colors. Fold a sheet of paper lengthwise, then crosswise, then lengthwise again, so that when you open it up the page is divided into eight squares. Draw a rectangle at the top where the title will go when you write it there at the end. Take one color and make a mark … [Read more...] about Color by Color

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

Writing classes and workshops

In-person Write-For-You workshops at the Latah Recovery Center will take place every Tuesday from 4-5 PM. Classes are free and open to all. It’s an opportunity to work on writing prompts along with other people. For more information, about writing classes, 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. It was suspended (and sorely missed!) during the pandemic. Happily, these lively discussions will be returning to Idaho libraries in the fall.

I’ve been a scholar for this program for I-don’t-know-how-many years. I have found every book, every library, every group of people to be interesting and stimulating. Every discussion brings new ideas and surprises.

In the spring I served on the Program Committee, a group of teachers, writers, and librarians tasked with refreshing the LTAI themes and selecting new books. Too bad there’s not a billion dollar budget! We could have spent it all. There are just so many wonderful books that people could read and discuss together. I was tasked with updating the Science and Technology selections. It’s all coming soon.

Let’s talk about it! Because literature brings people together.

Pause and Relax

Color by Color

Nancy Casey's Books

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