Category Archives: Holidays

I wanna be able to talk good…

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Julia Barrett

Tweet Eloquence. The art of being articulate. Some speakers have it. Some writers have it. The ineffable gift that elevates a speaker or a writer to a plane above the ordinary. It’s not only in the voice, it’s the expression, … Continue reading →

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And then it hits you…you flat out suck.

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Julia Barrett

Tweet Do you ever feel this way? Or am I all alone? You know, like my butt is too big, my time is too limited. Is anyone buying my books? What a god-awful writer I must be…the worst writer on … Continue reading →

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When fellow author Penny Watson visits…

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Julia Barrett

Tweet We’re hiking here – Hiked here today.           Another view of the Pacific –             You up for this, Penny girl?  :) Sorry all, I’m still not back, not really. … Continue reading →

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Even here, a story.

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Julia Barrett

Tweet Only California would have a town named Weed. Not Tumbleweed or Fireweed, just Weed. It’s not too far from the Oregon border. Usually I stop there for gas and a view of Mt. Shasta. Not this trip. To be … Continue reading →

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Off to the wilds of Oregon!

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Julia Barrett

Tweet Happy Hanukkah for those of you lighting up tonight! Merry Christmas to the rest of you.  To me – Merry Chrismukkah! I don’t know if I’ll have any internet so I guess I’ll see you when I see you. … Continue reading →

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