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Sometimes things are exciting …

In which Emma talks about some Seriously Exciting Things and gives so many links your head may explode with all the awesome. Continue reading »

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Twenty-Two

In which Emma transitions into summer vacation and explains how “vacation” is a misnomer. Continue reading »

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Twenty One

In which Emma talks a little about how awesome tightrope walking is and then posts her photos for the week. Continue reading »

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An Update on What I’ve Been Up to Written While I Am Down

Okay, guys.  I have something to tell you.  Are you sitting down?  I hope you’re sitting down, mostly because it’d be awfully uncomfortable to read someone’s blog while standing up, but also because this may shock you: I fell and got hurt.  I know, I know.  I’ll give you a moment to wrestle with this … Continue reading »

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The Child on the Page

In which Emma reflects on her time at the Auburn Writers Conference. Continue reading »

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Announcing: The Yawp!

In which Emma introduces The Yawp, her labor of love, and asks for your help! Continue reading »

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Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.

In which Emma offers a great many links to what she’s reading on the Interwebs. Continue reading »