Tag Archives: death

So you wanna be a writer, huh.

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Julia Barrett

Two words: Mass Media. I specialized in Mass Media in high school, an experimental program which included writing, art, literature, film and film making. Know your stuff. It’s not just a matter of reading books, although I do believe to … Continue reading →

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I’m the queen of foot in mouth.

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Julia Barrett

Hubby’s kinda worried about me, but I’m fine. I’m better today. He reminded me that I have a tendency to open my mouth and insert my foot - to speak out of turn, open doors that are supposed to remain … Continue reading →

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A tribute to the man who opened a closed heart.

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Julia Barrett

The earth is different today because my second father is not on it. There’s a hole in the place where he stood. My chest hurts and I can’t stop crying. At the age of seventeen, I graduated from high school … Continue reading →

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