A writer’s retreat offers something we all crave but rarely get: uninterrupted time and space to focus on our craft. Whether you’re escaping for a weekend or a full month, how you approach the retreat can make the difference between a creatively rich experience and one that leaves you spinning your wheels. Here are five […]
Winter Silence
One of the profound things a Maine winter can teach us is the power, the meaning, and the beauty of silence. Waking after a snowfall, I am stirred by a quietness in the light that seeks a way into my bedroom around the wooden slats of my window blinds. I vaguely hear the sounds of […]