This January, I took a writing course through Fishtrap, a wonderful non-profit. It is based in Wallowa County, OR and is dedicated to "... promoting clear thinking and good writing in and about the West." This was a virtual class that gathered about a dozen students. Our teacher was Corinna Cook. Wow! She and my classmates were all amazing with encouragement and kindness, and each person, an original in their subject matter and interests.
If you are interested, Corinna has a web site; you can probably find her with Google. She works closely with the University of Alaska. If she doesn't surface let me know; I be happy to assist. I recommend that if any of you have the interest, don't miss an opportunity to take a class with this knowledgeable, sensitive, and considerate instructor.
So, that explains how I was prompted to taken up my posting again to the 2 Old Women Blog, I like to begin by posting my final essay from our class, "Writing as Mapmaking" in my next blog. I hope to do a series on our lives shepherding in Medical Springs through 35 years. My dearest hope is that I can improve my writing with practice, employing techniques learned in these classes. My goal? Turn out some kick-ass essays!
Your comments are so welcome. Constructive criticism encouraged. Support for the series would help me to keep going.
Thank you, Vicki
