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What Would Rumpelstiltskin Do?

April 5, 2021 By Nancy Casey

In the story of Rumpelstiltskin, a funny little man pops up to save the heroine who must spin a pile of straw into gold by morning. Write about a metaphorical pile of straw that you wish Rumpelstiltskin would spin into gold for you. Consider changes to your own life, even your past. Think about changes you could effect for others. Maybe you would like to change the … [Read more...] about What Would Rumpelstiltskin Do?

Where is the Air?

March 29, 2021 By Nancy Casey

How much do you actually notice air? And when you do notice it, what is that you perceive? Think about all the messages and information about air that come to you by way of each of your senses. Much of the world wouldn't function as we know it if it wasn't for air: candles, car engines, bullhorns. What else? Fill a page with some of your observations about air. More … [Read more...] about Where is the Air?

Lots and Lots

March 22, 2021 By Nancy Casey

So much. Maybe too much. So many. Too many? Write about one or more things that are abundant in your life. Look to your immediate surroundings. Notice large things and small ones, new ones and old. What are there lots and lots of? Consider your thoughts--both the pleasant and the unpleasant ones. What kinds of thoughts or mental images pass by endlessly in your … [Read more...] about Lots and Lots

Got Numbers?

March 15, 2021 By Nancy Casey

Without writing down a single number, describe some of the numbers in your life. Write about numbers that you keep track of and numbers you are curious about. Numbers that you remember and numbers you always forget. You can tell how to find out certain numbers, or which numbers will never be known. Are there numbers you like and dislike? What can you do with a lucky … [Read more...] about Got Numbers?

Mind and Body

March 8, 2021 By Nancy Casey

Where is the line between your mind and your body? Nobody really knows, so it is something you can explore for yourself based on your experience. Begin with page setup: Draw a line from the top to the bottom of the page, about an inch or so from the right-hand side. In the large remaining space, draw a line where the title will go and beneath it, make two column … [Read more...] about Mind and Body

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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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