Category Archives: writing

Jalapeno Grande!

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Julia Barrett

The best hill in town! I hike it every day. The locals call it Jalapeno Grande. I sometimes call it Hell Hill. I stopped to look at a golden eagle, but by the time hubby got my phone/camera back down … Continue reading →

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Julia Barrett

Let’s work backwards and start with the ugly. I’m taking a page from Penelope’s book and deconstructing my connections. Over the past year, I’ve weaned myself away from blogger and review sites that thrive on negativity. The internet can be … Continue reading →

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The Happening vs. The Walking Dead

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Julia Barrett

I miss The Walking Dead. Weird, huh? I know, zombies are not generally my thing, but man do I love a survival story - survival against all odds. And the odds against survival are pretty monstrous in The Walking Dead. … Continue reading →

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If you all are still around…

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Julia Barrett

I’m over here today. Dang! Guess I won’t be getting new neighbors…

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A possibly impolitic manifesto.

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Julia Barrett

Here are the three things I believe about writers and writing: 1. If you want to be a good writer - not talking about great here, but simply good - you need to be a reader first and foremost. 2. … Continue reading →

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