Monthly Archives: February 2022

#52snapshots 2022 | Week 8, First Memories in Present Tense

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Barbara Krasner

Week 8’s #52snapshots prompt called for writing about a first memory in the present tense. I don’t know which of several memories might be my actual first. I do know that each involved my identical twin sister. One was about … Continue reading →

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Mid-Week Field Notes–February 23, 2022

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Barbara Krasner

Some very quick things: In thinking about sending out my writing, especially memoir and family history-inspired essays, I may now focus on publications with greater readership than typical literary journals. Even though this new auto-immune disease I have renders me … Continue reading →

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#52snapshots 2022 | Week 7, Stepping Stones

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Barbara Krasner

Week 7’s #52snapshots prompt required making a list of important milestones in your life that bring you to the you of today and then to write about one of them. My list included decisions to pursue additional degrees, to divorce … Continue reading →

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#52snapshots 2022 | Week 6, Shame and the Kung-Fu Lunchbox

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Barbara Krasner

Week 6’s #52snapshots prompt required making a list of objects that brought you shame as a kid, liking having a Kung-Fu lunchbox that immediately told your classmates you lived in poverty. I admit I had a tough time making a … Continue reading →

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Mid-Week Field Notes–February 16, 2022

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Barbara Krasner

Some very quick things: If you’re a teacher who has brought Art Spiegelman’s Maus into the classroom, you won’t want to miss a special free webinar hosted by Gratz College, Tuesday, February 22, 7 pm ET. This week I start … Continue reading →

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2022 Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour | Final Stop

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Barbara Krasner

You’ve now come to the final stop along the 2022 Sydney Taylor Book Award blog tour, the culmination of a full week of insightful and inspiring award-winning author and illustrator interviews. Read about the blog tour and all 2022 Sydney … Continue reading →

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Mid-Week Field Notes–February 9, 2022

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Barbara Krasner

Some very quick things: I am in the process of bringing three websites into one. This puts me in a good position to rethink my branding as a writer and workshop leader to focus on Voices of the Past, offering … Continue reading →

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#52snapshots 2022 | Week 5, Someone Famous

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Barbara Krasner

Week 5’s #52snapshots prompt required writing about pretending someone famous was a member of your family or BFF. Growing up, I thought my mother was the Columbia woman who opened a movie. She wore flowing robes and looked as elegant … Continue reading →

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Mid-Week Field Notes–February 2, 2022

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Barbara Krasner

Some very quick things: Saturday was the first day I was able to write about anything other than my skin disease. I am grateful! There is room in the Tuesday 2-4 pm ET Writing Family History workshop. Email barbaradkrasner(at)gmail(dot)com for … Continue reading →

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