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Lisa Bernard – Writer

ByLisa Bernard May 1, 2026May 28, 2026

4 MINIf I chose a nom de plume, it would be “Dorothy,” because my writing journey has been a yellow brick road after a dislocating twister of empty nest, retirement, relocation and living solo in a partnered community.

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Helaine Fiedler – Writer

ByHelaine Fiedler May 1, 2026May 28, 2026

5 MINn my experience, every essay is personal, but the narrative essay is my natural form. Its structure mirrors the way we think—moving between what is happening and what it means.

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Carol Ornstein – Writer

ByCarol Ornstein May 1, 2026May 28, 2026

2 MINI have been writing for as long as I can remember. It has always been my sanctuary, a place to make sense of my feelings and observations.

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