We went to see Susan Sarandon’s new movie, “The Meddler,” this evening and while I don’t think it’s a great film, I still was entertained. Sarandon’s performance alone would justify buying a ticket. She embodies her character through and through and there are scenes that, as a mother of three daughters, I could completely relate…
Author: lenleatherwood
I am a native Texan who has lived for the past 30 years in Southern California. I am a published author of both short memoir and fiction, a two-time Pushcart nominee, a nationally award-winning writing coach, an editor, as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. In addition, I am the mother of three grown daughters of whom I am extremely proud, a grandmother of four darling children and the wife of a man I still love after 44 years.
Rachael’s Birthday Dinner w/ Recipe Included
We had our belated birthday dinner for Rachael this evening. Lots of fun at Sarah and Gregorio’s new apartment in Sierra Madre. I made homemade stuffed shells and peach pie, both Rachael’s favorites. I have included the stuffed shell recipe before, but it’s so good that I’m going to post it again. This is truly…
Grandbaby Visit
We headed out to Sierra Madre this afternoon to see our grandkids. Pure heaven. We are driving now to Ojai to spend the night at the orange grove. Well, Ray is driving because I am dead tired. Here is a photo of the two little scamps. This is short but the best I can do…
Wednesday Evening Ramblings
I am sitting here at 7:35 pm. My last student left an hour ago; my first one arrived at 9 am and I have had back-to-back two-hour sessions all day. I am grateful for the work. There was a time during the recession when my student numbers went to half. That’s when I came to…
Handout from my SCN Workshop: Transforming Your Writing LIfe in 20 Minutes a Day
Transform Your Writing Life in 20 Minutes a Day Helen (Len) Leatherwood, MS lenleatherwood.wordpress.com//lenleatherwood@gmail.com Benefits of Writing/Blogging 20 Minutes a Day: After 4 ½ years, 1500 posts, 125,000 hits and 65,000 visitors, I know: If you write daily, you will increase writing fluidity, develop your “voice,” discover who you are and how you think, feel…
Happy Birthday, Rachael!
Dear Rachael, Twenty-five years ago today I delivered all 7 pounds of you on a sleeping bag spread out on the floor of Daddy’s and my bedroom in our Victorian on Grand Avenue in Sherman, Texas. Daddy and Patricia – dressed in their matching green hospital sweats they’d managed to procure just for this occasion…
The Close of the Conference and the Celebration of a Birthday
The Story Circle Conference ended today and was absolutely wonderful. It was an opportunity to see old friends, make new ones and learn a lot about writing. I was sad to leave but happy to come and see my family, who had gathered for a barbecue. Here are some pictures of the gang. Great Niece…
Day 2: Story Circle Network Writing Conference
Today I went to classes on poetry, marketing, the value of place in writing and developing a writing voice. There were so many great options that it was hard to decide which classes to pick. I was very pleased with my four choices: the presenters were excellent in each and I came away with information…
SCN Conference: Day 1
Day One of the Story Circle Network “Stories of the Heart” writing conference was a resounding success. Here are a few pictures of the women who are attending. Some are old friends, many are new ones. Also, there is one picture of two of my current students, who are in a flash fiction/flash memoir class…
My Austin Family
I have been up since early morning so this is going to be a short entry. I am here at my Cousin Lee’s house in Austin, all settled in for the night. We had a wonderful family dinner together tonight at the home of my nieces, Leslie and Hayley. I saw six of my nieces,…
20 Minutes a Day 