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A Tree, A Son, and A Book: A Different Take on Mother’s Day

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I published this article on Huffington Post on May 9, 2017. Renowned Cuban poet Jose Martí underscored the human need for creative expression when he wrote, “There are three things every person should do in his or her life — plant a tree, have a son, and write a book.” You…By Jeanne|
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The Westerly Memoir Project

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The Westerly Memoir Project (WMP) embarks on its second summer  July 11, 2017.  The project blends top-notch instruction in the art of memoir with the long-term goal of creating an anthology of personal essays, all set in the treasured seaside community of Westerly, RI.  Grub…By Jeanne|
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Goodreads Giveaway!

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Between March 21 and April 21, 2017 click Goodreads Giveaway! to enter.  There are ten chances to win a copy of Eden: A Novel.  By Jeanne|
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Dedications

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February 13 is Dedications day for #Authorlifemonth on Instagram. Ventures take on greater meaning when dedicated to others, such as cooking a nurturing meal for loved ones, setting an intention before a yoga practice, or when my son, Charlie, and I ran the Boston Marathon…By Jeanne|
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Writing The Willows: America’s Cradle

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It only makes sense that during the baby boom years after WWII, there would also have been a sharp rise in the number of illegitimate pregnancies. You’ve seen pictures of those soldiers coming home, there was kissing in the streets and presumably a lot more going on! But in the…By Jeanne|
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A Musical Setting for Eden

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My son created this playlist on Spotify to get you in the mood.  Enjoy!! https://open.spotify.com/user/jblasberg65/playlist/6zaftTvOCOkCJ6xILnIY3iBy Jeanne|
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