Being a writer is like being a mom with kids who never sleep. No matter the time of day, there are always idea-children running around the house chasing each other or sitting in the hallway for you to trip over. They track mud everywhere. They color on the walls. They yell and laugh and cry … Continue reading Writers Are Like Moms
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A New Jersey Driver on Back Country Roads
This back country road was good for my soul. When I come home from work, I usually take US-202, a four-lane highway. It's not an ugly route exactly, but it's not beautiful -- too many billboards and gas stations and car dealerships -- and I hate the stop-and-go of all the traffic lights. Recently, I … Continue reading A New Jersey Driver on Back Country Roads
Melissa J. Troutman 