Water Horse Writing Studio

I’ve been writing in restaurants and cafes for years. Mostly I’m there for the clean table, to spread out my journal, books, pen, restroom, and access to food when I get hungry. I find I can depend on being left alone to write for as much time as I usually need, an hour or two,…

While researching inspirations for my new business venture. I came across this quote by my beloved teacher Natalie Goldberg I have not seen before. I don’t know the context in which she wrote or said it but I’ll take it! It is part of a collection on a website for writers who run. Check it…

When I was a little girl I used to call a phone number that had a new recorded story everyday. It was a lifeline for me. I struggled with lonlienss and when a new story became available I found renewed strength and hope. I don’t know how I found the phone number to call or…

Are you looking for a remedy for the loneliness that inevitably comes with living a creative life? Thus and Such Industries might have the solution. Thus and Such Industries is the complementation* of your friends Angie and Jim Alkove and their work to bring effectiveness and style to the daily. I hosted a neighborhood writing…

Darlings, We all have a beauty foot and and power foot. I am not sure which one got injured a couple of weeks ago in Costa Rica but I have had to strengthen my power foot since then in order to stand up and move, slowly, into this new year. I’ve had to ask for…

Hello Dear Readers, I am feeling more alive and fiery than ever. My first writing practice group for my Whidbey neighbors is this Friday! A handful of brave souls have signed up and we are going to get right to work. If you are one of these precious souls please reach out to me if…

I’m guessing if someone were to read my Tarot cards today the fool card would appear. What I have heard about fool card is that the image shows a person walking over a cliff. This might be one of the most freighting images in the deck but also one with the most potential. As a…