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Believe it or not, I am still writing.  Unfortunately, however, that writing has not been on my novel.  It's so hard to find the time to do everything I need to do, like manage a house, raise kids, complete homework, revise my novel, etc., etc.  But I've come to reconcile myself with the fact that I cannot do everything, so I just do what I can.

"What I can" right now when it comes to writing is my homework.  As some of you know, I am working on my Master's degree, and I am currently enrolled in a contemporary poetry class.  This is still good for my writing, however, because it keeps my imagination and creativity going.  I am trying to make more time to get back to my novel, but in the meantime, check out some of the assignments I have completed so far.  I have some poems, and also a story that I wrote for my midterm.  Find them at my writing website.  I hope you enjoy, and I'd love any comments you have about them.

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