Category Archives: Aging

Alison Bechtel’s new book Are You My Mother?

Posted on May 12, 2012 by janellmoon

Just saw Alison Bechtel at San Francisco’s Booksmith Height Street. (What a neighborhood to remind us of the 60′s and the “flower children” we once were.) It was a crowd of all ages and orientations and the store actually felt … Continue reading →

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Visaul Art As Poetry

Posted on April 10, 2012 by janellmoon

I have talked before about how all the arts feed into an artist’s sensibility. I went to the play RED at the Berkeley Rep which was a two man show of Mark Rothko and his assistant. Rothko had an interest … Continue reading →

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Adult Children

Posted on March 3, 2012 by janellmoon

It may hurt but it’s great when an adult child of ours does tell us something that is bothering them about us. It’s our time to listen and be willing to really hear. Can you imagine what it would have … Continue reading →

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Writing Your Experiences in Poetry- Beyond the Substance/The Craft

Posted on January 19, 2012 by janellmoon

When I edit poetry for publication, I read to see that these elements are strong. 1. Fresh Language–no common phrases/language used as jargon 2. Show, don’t tell –Don’t teach, preach or explain but show us through imagery. “A picture worth … Continue reading →

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Deciding If to Edit Memoir

Posted on January 15, 2012 by janellmoon

A memoir just came across my desk that has an interesting discussion of gender. The s/he or girl as boy et al. I found it interesting. Really wonderful poetic language. S/he, an author with a book for a prize I … Continue reading →

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Counseling and Memoir Writing

Posted on January 13, 2012 by janellmoon

Just a note to mention that the more you know yourself and your “psychology”, the better able you will be to write your memoir in a realistic fashion. To understand your instinct (for survival) and how thatplays out in you … Continue reading →

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Counseling for Change Change-of-Life Crisis

Posted on December 19, 2011 by janellmoon

Some information from a counselor in private practice for 24 years and ideas to solve any concerns. Confused about self what you want to do? Wondering about partnership or wanting a partnership? Prefer to be alone? Drinking too much? Feel … Continue reading →

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