September 30, 2011 21

Laity Lodge: The Other Side

He stood at the front of the room, close enough to me that I could see his hands trembling over his notes on the stand that separated him from us. He talked about writing, about reality, about life. I scribbled in my journal as I haven’t done for far too long, wishing I hadn’t written [...]

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September 16, 2011 11

Friday Favorites III

It is as if autumn came overnight here, complete with soft gray skies and the sound of breezes in trees that are actually yellowing already in Charleston. I’m enjoying the cool breeze, the little bit of shivering that goes with it, and the depth in the atmosphere that only comes with the fall. I’ve been [...]

September 10, 2011 6

3 • From Here and There – “gathering blue”

in wintertime crape myrtle shells that dip and blur on empty branches forget warm summer colors, scooping sun and snow and sky – the breath of winter’s chill; they yet recall a pretty purpose, so leftover golden baskets still gather blue. © Kelly Sauer, Sept. 9, 2011

September 6, 2011 9

On Writing for Real

Do you know why I keep a blog? I keep it so I will speak. Because somehow, having a place where people are going to read and judge and react to what I say gives me the impetus I need to open up my heart and let the words spill in defiance to the voices [...]