Tag Archives: Writing

Three unexpected gifts

Posted on May 9, 2020 by nancytinarirunswrites

For nine years now, I have been keeping a journal I call “Three Good Things.” I write in it every night before going to bed, sometimes for less than a minute and sometimes for much longer. The only requirement is … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal stories, Relationships, Writing | Tagged creative work, friendship, gifts, Hans Fenz, Writing | 1 Comment

Riding, writing, and the ‘rithmetic of making big bucks: why I’ll never get rich

Posted on April 8, 2019 by nancytinarirunswrites

I’ve been thinking about financial matters more than usual in the past few months, ever since my landlords boosted my rent exorbitantly. I love my Port Moody apartment—both the view and the lifestyle it gives me—and I made the … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Cycling, Personal stories, Writing | Tagged Belcarra, blogging, Eleanor Wachtel, Karen McGregor, Stephen Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Toastmasters, Writers & Company, Writing | 2 Comments

Vancouver’s collective depression and another hypothermic bike ride

Posted on April 14, 2017 by nancytinarirunswrites

I woke up this morning a little before 6:00, and registered some good things about the day. First, it was already starting to get light out. Secondly, it was a holiday—that meant no traffic noise. Instead, all I could hear … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal stories, Seasons, Vignettes, Writing | Tagged Absolutely on Music, creative work, Haruki Murakami, hypothermia, Sasamat Lake, Seiji Ozawa, Vancouver weather, Writing | Leave a comment

Book review: Taking the plunge into Jonathan Lee’s High Dive

Posted on August 4, 2016 by nancytinarirunswrites

Today I couldn’t resist reading Jonathan Lee’s High Dive until I’d finished every word, including the Afterword and the Acknowledgements. Seventy pages or so. Yeah, I was completely immersed in that book—didn’t take a look out the window, or a … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews | Tagged Book Reviews, Brighton bomb 1984, Eleanor Wachtel, High Dive, Jonathan Lee, literary salon, Writing | Leave a comment

Little pieces: why write vignettes?

Posted on May 17, 2016 by nancytinarirunswrites

What is a vignette? The Canadian Oxford Dictionary (2nd. ed.) says: vignette 1a a brief descriptive account, anecdote, essay, or character sketch. At times I’ve questioned whether or not I should publish a piece of writing on my blog. I’ve … Continue reading →