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  • So This Is Christmas…

    It is Christmas morning, 2012. I am especially emotional because of my raging second trimester pregnancy hormones. As my boys frantically shred apart hours of my oragami-precision wrapped packages under the tree, I don’t even care. Their excited shrieks over each toy is evidence that I have indeed chosen “cool” gifts. I feel like an…

    ctorosian

    January 4, 2013
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  • Is this any good?

    Another attempt at a poem. Just felt something and needed to get it on paper. Missed you ladies last week! Hope I get to see you next month! Your Torture And here you are again. Relentless. Making my heart beat faster, harder for nothing. And here I am again. Hanging on the words you never…

    ctorosian

    September 13, 2012
    Pieces/Posts by Our Writers
  • First try at poetry in a while

    Hello Z.R. friends! I thought I’d add my poem to the blog since we agreed to try to keep each other motivated. I so appreciated the kind words Sally and Kathy gave on my first attempt at poetry in a while. Anyway, I will post more if the mood strikes me and if I think…

    ctorosian

    August 3, 2012
    Pieces/Posts by Our Writers
  • “Place as memory”- Christine Torosian

    Driving west at sunset, I am reeling. My heart thumps out of rhythm as Bon Iver fills my ears with swooning melodies. One song melts into the next as I drive down the endless road alone. The sinking sun fills my eyes and I am a glowing blaze passing shadows of trees and cars on…

    ctorosian

    June 21, 2012
    Pieces/Posts by Our Writers
  • Christine Torosian’s Other Blogs

    Hello A2 Sub Rosa Friends! I wanted to share the other blogs that I post to on a very infrequent basis. The first is a food blog meant to help the contributors meal plan or share new recipes. http://sorrelsoup.wordpress.com/author/ctorosian/ The second is a blog  really don’t post to anymore since it is mostly about dealing…

    ctorosian

    June 8, 2012
    Pieces/Posts by Our Writers
  • June 7th 2012 Bits of Business

    Writing Group Business–June 7th 2012 Meeting: 1) Check how long everyone can stay before starting. 2) Pass out print copy of phone/email list. 3) When everyone is here: I NEED TO TAKE A PICTURE for Rosemary!! Don’t let me forget, ok?? Thanks for being willing, she would love to see our group. 4)Decide on date…

    smwz

    June 7, 2012
    Bits of Business
  • Secrets of the Zona Rosa…by Rosemary Daniell: Writing Exorcises Archive

    Date: June 2012 Meeting 1. (From Rosemary D.) “What I’ve given up to my tribe” What were you required to do, forbidden to do, and permitted to do as a child? What do you require yourself to do, forbid yourself to do, and permit yourself to do as an adult? (Rosemary says that often the…

    smwz

    June 6, 2012
    Writing “Exorcises” For Inspiration
  • April’s Blog: One of our Sister Writers in Zona Rosa, Savannah GA

    My friend April (aka Blissom Booble–with an accent on the e) has asked if I would see if any of the Ann Arbor Zona Rosans would be interested in giving feedback on her blog. Note: she has just shown this to me, though we have been friends for a year (since last year’s ZR retreat…

    smwz

    June 1, 2012
    Our Sister Writers in Zona Rosa, Savannah GA
  • My writing the past couple weeks has not been flowing too well…ever have that feeling?

    smwz

    May 24, 2012
    Writing & Whining
  • Writing Exorcises for 6/7/12 Meeting

    Here are some “exorcises” to check out for the Thursday June 7th meeting at my house. 1. (From Rosemary D.) “What I’ve given up to my tribe” What were you required to do, forbidden to do, and permitted to do as a child? What do you require yourself to do, forbid yourself to do, and…

    smwz

    May 11, 2012
    Writing “Exorcises” For Inspiration
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