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Last night, in a pique of curiosity and admiration (emboldened by attending a poetry reading by Mary Oliver earlier in the evening, no doubt), I emailed Richard Powers, author of The Time of Our Singing, to request a phone interview – that I had a few questions for him. Powers just won a 2006 National Book Award for his most…
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As I prepare for the creation of a 37days book, a publisher interested in the project suggested that the book become a guidebook of sorts, a map for living, a suggestion I liked. How to make it so? One idea is to make the challenges more concrete, something do-able. As is, many are mighty metaphoric (not that there’s anything wrong…
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After reading Learn your shadow, the fantastic Marilyn asked if I would create a Flickr group for those interested in posting their shadow portraits. Ask and ye shall receive. Go here to post your shadow portraits. If I haven’t created it correctly, send a large St Bernard with a barrel of Lavender Earl Grey Tea, some Greek yogurt, fresh berries, and…
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Writing is fabulous. But some days just call for music. Did I ever mention that I wanted to be a rock and roll star? 1. Put on headphones.2. Turn up the volume.3. Click play.4. I’ll bet you a big jug of Nutella and a bag of Mango Chutney Papadams that you can’t listen to this without moving some part of your…
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“Most of the shadows of this life are caused by standing in our own sunshine.” – Henry Ward Beecher When you and I meet, dear reader, as I am sure we will someday, it is more than likely that I will want to take a photograph with my beautiful little camera to mark the moment. Others will no doubt swoop…
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Well, I would certainly be remiss in my duties as a devoted stalker admirer of Billy Collins if I didn’t shout out a “Happy Birthday” to him today. Garrison Keillor – channeled by friends Joan and Sally who clued me in to this important occasion – tells me that Billy was born on this date in Queens, New York (1941)….
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Many thanks for all the generous offers of help! It appears that Anne Lamott’s reading in Atlanta is sold out, so I won’t be able to fling myself at her feet see her read there. Perhaps it’s all for the best, after all. Maybe it would have been like that time I hired a a famous leadership guru with bright…
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Oh, my. It appears that Anne Lamott I have written a new book called Grace (Eventually). Thanks to fabulous 37days reader Meg, who sent me a press clipping about it. And not only is there a new book, but evidently she I am reading it on March 24th in Atlanta, a short three-and-a-half hour drive from my house! The tickets…
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It’s clear now. Anne Lamott is me. I am Anne Lamott. Let there be no more doubt about this doppelganger thing. And here’s the proof: I’m reading The Book That Changed My Life: 71 Remarkable Writers Celebrate the Books That Matter Most to Them. Writers like Chris Bohjalian, Dorothy Allison, BILLY COLLINS!, Tracy Kidder, Anita Diamant, Wally Lamb, and Harold…
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The Dead ? Billy Collins Animated Poetry on Vimeo
Patti Digh is the author of six books, including bestsellers Life is a Verb and Creative is a Verb. She travels the world teaching others about mindfulness: to live fully, love well, let go deeply, and make a difference. Patti's comments have appeared on PBS and in The New York Times, Fortune, the Wall Street Journal, the London Financial Times, and many other international publications. She writes a thank you note every morning.
