Will you notice?

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             Everything 

Here is the dirt path  
The start of everything 
A place to begin  
Are you willing? 

Here is the vast sky  
The heart of everything 
A space of peace  
Will you look up?  

Here is the oak tree 
The strength of everything 
A quiet posture  
Will you notice?  

Here is wild grass  
The rise of everything
A meadow to run 
Will you break free?  

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Welcome new subscribers to Run to Write— ayesha.bakali, jackoswaldstocker92, Paul.sideway,

Diane Funston

, Sarah Shute, and

Annique Lockard

, and James. We’re so happy you’re here.

Thank you to

Tracy Chamberlain Higginbotham

for your support and willingness to share your knowledge.

Thank you Clark Rose for putting me in touch with your wife Sharon. It was a wonderful conversation and I’m thrilled to have you both as a resource.

Thank you

Terri Tomoff

for keeping me accountable. :) You’re such a gift.

Thank you

khushikatyal

for our wonderful conversation. I’m so happy to be connected. You’re a joy.

Thank you

Amie McGraham

for your brilliant words and letters. You are helping me become a better writer/storyteller.

Thank you, Janis Farmer,

Margaret O'Brien

, Debbie M, Louise, and

Julie Rains

for your ideas, and thoughts on my poetry and writing workshops.

Thank you

Cindy Villanueva

for being you and calling me out on my self-talk lies. I’m so lucky to know you.

Thank you

Sylvie Prendergast

, Anne, and Ramona for joining me at the Writing to Unwind Workshop. It was wonderful to slow down and write with you.

Who are you thankful for today? I hope you take a moment to tell them.

Thank you for being here with me,

Julie

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Upcoming Gatherings and Events:

Write Together Mondays: Our writing practice group meets each Monday from 11 am (EST) to noon. You’re invited. Click the button below to join our Zoom room.

August 10: The Michael French Memorial Meals on Wheels of Western Broome 5K Run/Walk. Let’s move together! I will have a table at this event to sign and sell books.

August 14th: This is the next free summer session of Run to Write. We begin promptly at 9:30 am. We meet at Freedom of Espresso in Liverpool, NY. Check out the event page here for more details.

August 18: Local Author Showcase at Clay Historical Association Open House on Sunday, from 1-3 pm. A wide variety of books will be available for purchase.