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The SZPINNER JUNE 2021 NEWSLETTER
The Sad, Bad, and the Good We are very saddened and grieve the loss of a wonderful man, Randy Filinksi. Randy was a loving husband, caring father, a dedicated community activist and an outstanding part of the Durham Region … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: SENIORS month or PRIDE month: it’s a matter of universal respect
June is Seniors Month or Pride Month depending on your source of information. We’ll recognize both labels and summarize with …”just care for your fellow human.” No matter if old, young, female, male, queer, straight, or transforming, as long as … Continue reading
Poetry publications on Medium.com
This article contains a list of publications that include poetry, are currently active, and are accepting new writers.
Bookmarks: better than business cards?
Rick Pyves, a writer who always seems to be a bit ahead of many others, has an interesting twist on old-fashioned business cards. Rick has bookmarks printed based on the covers of the books he has written and uses these … Continue reading
May 27 – Minutes
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The story behind “Towards the Light”
The history of our charity work in Punta Cana, DR In November of 2012, as new retirees, my husband and I flew to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic for a ten-day vacation. During that time, one of our outings … Continue reading
May 27 – PRESENTATION: Ginger Kuenzel on publishing in “Medium”
Guest Speaker: Ginger Kuenzel – Medium.com – A Free Platform for Publishing Your Pieces Learn about Medium.com, an online platform where you can upload pieces you’ve written, then share the link with friends and easily post it on social media. By following the … Continue reading
Are you always feeling hungry? Your body may be trying to tell you something.
Hunger is your body’s natural cue that it needs more food. When you’re hungry, your stomach may “growl” and feel empty, or you may get a headache, feel irritable, or be unable to concentrate. Most people can go several hours … Continue reading
Arthritis pain: Do’s and don’t’s
Will physical activity reduce or increase your arthritis pain? Get tips on exercise and other common concerns when coping with arthritis symptoms and arthritis pain.By Mayo Clinic Staff Arthritis is a leading cause of pain and disability worldwide. You … Continue reading
Kathleen Gauer: Another childrens’ book author awarded
Canadian authors have the touch when it comes to writing books for kids. Kathleen Gauer has received a Canada Books Award for her book, The Wish Carvers. It is positively gratifying to see writers being recognized for their creativity, energy … Continue reading
Special invitation to WAG members
Hello WAG member, At the risk of sounding like an old nag, I again invite you to try NOTEZILLA digital sticky notes for your computer work. [Disclaimer: I have no financial links with the program’s developer, receive no remuneration.] I … Continue reading
4 creative writing exercises to improve your writing
Here are 4 creative writing ideas to improve your writing. Read through this piece and take away whatever seems of value to you and your work. All the best in your endeavours. Writing exercises to spark creativity Freewriting Freewriting is … Continue reading