From a Grateful Writer

March 31, 2021

From a Grateful Writer

Every year I get braver and more courageous with my words and stance as a writer. I’ve learned a lot from my many mentors here. I also have a long list of different moves as my ‘go to’ on a ‘dry’ day.

Where did this month go? It flew by without us noticing.

Is it because we are busy with the ‘on-campus’, ‘online’, ‘hybrid’ or ‘concurrent’ teaching?

Next March, all these words or some of them may be a thing of the past.

I’m grateful to the Two Writing Teachers, and the friends who always gave me such impactful feedback.

I’ll end with ‘Me da mo ase paa,’ ‘thank you very much’ in Twi a language spoken in Ghana, West Africa.

Until next March, my goal is to keep writing.

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Juliette Awua-Kyerematen

7 responses to “From a Grateful Writer”

Tim Gels

March 31, 2021 at 12:45 pm

Juliette, it’s been wonderful to write with you over the past month! I look forward to your continued writing in the days, months, and years ahead.

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lvahey

March 31, 2021 at 2:07 pm

I am also so grateful, and share your goal – let’s keep writing, leaning in to the discomfort AND strength that comes from this practice. Congrats on Slicing well done!

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Steph Stinemetz

March 31, 2021 at 2:27 pm

I have loved learning from this community of writers on how to push through my dry days. I am really hoping that next March some of these “new” words will be a thing of the past.

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Megan Watson

March 31, 2021 at 3:07 pm

I love that in your reflection you also paused to look ahead. So much YES to not having to hear the word “hybrid” every day a year from now! Maybe we will all look back on 2021 slices with appreciation of have far we have come. Thank you for the beautiful and positive reminder!

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Radutti

March 31, 2021 at 3:27 pm

Me da mo ase paa, Juliette. You’re an inspiration to me. And the reason I’m here. 🙂

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mschiubookawrites

March 31, 2021 at 3:48 pm

I agree with everything you say, Juliette. Your curiosity and bravery to try new forms are remarkable. The one post that still sticks with me is the one about Loudly and Quietly. The rainstorm and the laundry. We are writing to be heard, rainstorm or not. Thank you for your comments and encouragement. Keep writing and see you next year.

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Lainie Levin

April 1, 2021 at 2:17 am

I’m so glad and grateful for your work, Juliette. I’m glad that we had this time to grow and strengthen together. I’ll be on the lookout for more writing from you as we go. =))

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