April 30, 2020

3 Generations at 2pm

I am struck by how quickly and easily these 2pm calls, Cyber Circles, communions, have found a place in my daily rhythm. And I can’t…

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April 24, 2020

The Waiting Place

My name is Anne Ruelle. I am the “petitioning spouse,” if you ask US Citizenship and Immigration Services. I married my partner, Rafael, on March…

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April 22, 2020

Cyber Circle: Week 6

Our team aims to stay mission-driven during these questionable times. While the world feels like a sci-fi movie, we continue to encourage the writing and…

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April 10, 2020
Cyber Circle: Week of April 3rd

Cyber Circle: Week of April 3rd

Our team aims to stay mission-driven during these questionable times. While the world feels like a sci-fi movie, we continue to encourage the writing and…

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April 9, 2020

Sheltered in Place. In Michigan.

I am sheltered in place in the country. Ninety minutes from downtown Chicago, one block from the white sand beaches of Lake Michigan (one of…

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April 5, 2020
Cyber Circle: April 3

Cyber Circle: April 3

Our team aims to stay mission-driven during these questionable times. While the world feels like a sci-fi movie, we continue to encourage the writing and…

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April 2, 2020

Not a chapter that will end; the prelude to a new book

It’s been over two weeks since we left our offices at the Chicago Literacy Alliance. We got the “urgent” email on Thursday March 12, gathered…

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April 2, 2020
Cyber Circle: April 1st

Cyber Circle: April 1st

Prompts: A) Write what is on your heart & mind, B) Wake up in the morning wondering, C) Finding the paths.

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April 1, 2020
Cyber Circle: March 31

Cyber Circle: March 31

Prompts: A) Write what is on your heart & mind, B) Just give me home, C) An instruction book didn't come with it.

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March 31, 2020
Cyber Circle: March 30th

Cyber Circle: March 30th

Our team aims to stay mission-driven during these questionable times. While the world feels like a sci-fi movie, we continue to encourage the writing and…

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March 26, 2020
Cyber Circle: March 26th

Cyber Circle: March 26th

A) Write what's on your heart and mind, B) Trapped in a moment, C) There is a necessary letting go.

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March 24, 2020
Cyber Circle: March 24th

Cyber Circle: March 24th

Our team aims to stay mission-driven during these questionable times. While the world feels like a sci-fi movie, we continue to encourage the writing and…

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March 24, 2020

Cyber Circle: March 23

Prompts: A) Write about what's on your heart and mind at this moment, B) Failure is not fatal, or C) Live in that space.

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