Celebration of Writing and Reading

Celebration of Writing and Reading Beth Orozco has been a resident of the Southwest for many years, though she grew up in Wisconsin. She currently lives on a ranch and still teaches at Cochise College as well at University of Arizona South. She continues to be the guiding force behind both the Cochise Creative WritingContinue reading “Celebration of Writing and Reading”

Wherever You Go, There You Are

“The mere sense of living is joy enough.” ~ Emily Dickinson 2020 is history! Some say good riddance and here’s to better times ahead. But I say, no matter where I am in time and space, I take all my joys, sorrows, wounds, and triumphs with me. Part of the reason I don’t make resolutionsContinue reading “Wherever You Go, There You Are”

What I’ve Learned in 2020

“You should never view your challenges as a disadvantage. Instead, it’s important for you to understand that your experience facing and overcoming adversity is actually one of your biggest advantages.” ~ Michelle Obama “Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit.” ~ Napoleon Hill I usuallyContinue reading “What I’ve Learned in 2020”

The Tortoise or the Hare

“For fast-acting relief try slowing down.” ~ Lily Tomlin This Christmas, like this year, is turning out to be very different than any other Christmas. The Simon and Garfunkel “The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy) which begins, “Slow down, you move too fast” keeps running through my head because for the first time inContinue reading “The Tortoise or the Hare”

Family Christmas Favorites

In this episode I talked with twelve of my family members. Many of us had the same favorites. I left the various comments in because we had different reasons for liking the book, movie, or story.  At the beginning of each segment, I introduce who I’m talking with. I hope this episode brings a littleContinue reading “Family Christmas Favorites”