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Acclaimed children’s author, Jessica Lee Anderson; New Mexico writing instructor and manuscript doctor, Lucia Zimmitti; Sul Ross State University research archivists, Melleta Bell and Jerri Garza; and newspaper photojournalist and humorist, Blair Pittman, highlight the annual Writing Round-Up of the Texas Mountain Trail Writers near Alpine on April 9, 10, 11, 2010. A weekend of learning and fun with celebrated speakers, western outdoor cooking, a haiku poetry walk, warm days, cool evenings, and readings around a campfire in the inspiring Davis Mountains is planned for guests. The 19th annual spring retreat in the Big Bend area has many repeat writers returning for the writing tips, publishing secrets, gorgeous scenery of Paisano Encampment, hiking, recharging of batteries, and congenial camaraderie.
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Meeting Announcement: Our February meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, in the Fiesta Room at the Hallmark Apartments in Alpine from 7:00 – 9:00 pm.
Our speaker will Darrell White who will share the history of Valentine’s Day and some of its customs throughout the world, such as how Japan has two Valentine’s Days — February 14 for women and May 14 for men!
Writing Asssignment by Darrell White: Your writing assignment topic for the February meeting is your best or worst Valentine’s Day or Valentine’s Day gift.
From the Atelier of our President:
Where is our promised snow? My sister called this morning; they’ve got 3 inches so far in Natchitoches, Louisiana, a place that rarely sees snow. She is thrilled! Of course everything has been shut down and cancelled over there so she’s got a long weekend at home. They may get up to 7 inches before the front moves out.
I am happy with sun, of course. And thankful that I live in an area where we can have snow one day and sun the next! And, if you don’t like the weather, wait a minute!
We’re anxious to hear how Kip liked Alaska and look forward to a report from her. She should now be back in the warmer climes of Texas.
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Meeting Announcement: Our January meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at the Fort Davis Public Library in Fort Davis, TX, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. If you wish to carpool from Alpine, meet us in the Big Bend Telephone parking lot before we depart at 6:30 pm.
Writing Assignment: Write something for the 2010 CHAOS
From the Atelier of Our Prez:
Happy New Year!
We’re frozen so far this brand new year but already have much to be thankful for. Hopefully soon Phyllis Musgrove will be able to write her latest adventure for us, and we’re thankful she’ll soon be able to.
Phyllis had a car wreck Friday a week ago. She’s now recovering at her daughter’s house in Grapevine. Her daughter tells us not to expect her back in Alpine for three weeks at least while Phyllis undergoes rehab. Bottom line is that Phyllis will recover and her dog Lady Bug, who ran off when the back window of the car was smashed out, has been found. We’ll let Phyllis fill in all the other story details for us when she’s able. Her address at her daughter’s house is: Phyllis Musgrove, c/o Angela Brown, 804 Wonder Way, Grapevine, TX 76051. I know she would appreciate hearing from you.
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Acclaimed professional authors highlight the annual Spring Retreat of the Texas Mountain Trail Writers in the mountains near Alpine on April 24, 25, 26, 2009 at Paisano Baptist Encampment. It will be a weekend of learning and fun with celebrated speakers, western outdoor cooking, a haiku walk, warm days, cool evenings, with readings around a fire in the inspiring Davis Mountains. This 18th annual Writing Round-Up in the Big Bend area has many repeat writers returning for the knowledge, scenery, great food, and congenial camaraderie.
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Explore the beauty of
HAIKU
While exploring mountainous beauty of nature at the
Writing Round-Up
Texas Mountain Trail Writers Spring Retreat
April 24, 25, 26, 2009
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2012 Annual Writers Spring Retreat April 27, 28, 29, 2012
Mountain Trail Lodge & Outdoor Learning Center, Fort Davis, Texas
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