Monthly Archives: June 2011

Writing a memoir

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Jennifer

“I was forced to acknowledge all over again that writing is not life, or even truth, but merely fragments of both, imperfect reflections. There will always be moments and emotions which refuse to be caught, dark undertows which will never … Continue reading →

Posted in How it all began | Tagged a better woman by Susan Johnson, book draft, fiction, funny hats, Jennifer and Michelle, life stories, memoir, military lifestyle, military wife, Navy, navy wife, new year's resolutions, non-fiction, Publishing, survival stories, weekly meetings, Writer, writing | 4 Comments

Thrift Shop on a Wednesday afternoon

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Jennifer

Michelle and I decided to thrift store shop instead of cook this week for an upcoming trip. Michelle is as non-materialistic as I am, and we both prefer the thrift store to the mall. My reasoning is because 1. Buying … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly meetings | Tagged Atlkins diet, buying used, Charity shop, Clothing, consignment shop, crock pot, editing, Egg salad, hard boiled eggs, Jennifer and Michelle, Martha Stewart recipes, military spouse, military wife, Navy, navy wife, recipe, Splenda, thrift store, thrift store shopping, used books, used clothing, Virginia Beach boardwalk, Virginia Beach thrift store, weekly meetings, writing | 10 Comments

Thrift Shopping

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Michelle L. Johnson

This week we decided to take our show on the road. We walked down to the boardwalk and had lunch on the patio on 10th Street. Jennifer had the most delicious looking chicken salad sandwich. I had a hamburger. Minus … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly meetings | Tagged critiquing, friendship, Jennifer and Michelle, shopping, thrift store, Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach boardwalk, Virginia Beach thrift store, weekly meeting, writers, writing | 3 Comments

Contests – My Secret Addiction

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Michelle L. Johnson

I have to admit, I am a contest addict. I believe it began with a box of Weetabix cereal back in the early 70′s. They used to have a contest entry form on the back of every box – to … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly meetings | Tagged America's Got Stories, contest addiction, contests, editing, England, Jennifer and Michelle, Queen Elizabeth II, Virginia Beach, weekly meeting, weetabix, winning, writers, writing | 4 Comments

Chances of winning a contest

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Jennifer

Michelle MADE me enter a contest. She picked out the pieces she thought were my best. She wouldn’t let me leave her house until I pressed the submit button myself. I think no one ever wins contests and it’s usually … Continue reading →

Posted in Special Events | Tagged behavior, body issues, bulimia, Contest, contest submissions, eating disorder, Facebook, First Purge, food, friendship, Jennifer and Michelle, military lifestyle, military spouse, military wife, Navy, navy wife, Publishing, Purging, recovery, submission, weekly meetings, winning, writing, writing contest | 2 Comments

Yo-yo dieting

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Jennifer

Michelle and I spend a lot of time talking about food as we cook it and eat it. We’re women and we’re alive so we’ve struggled with body image and food issues. We’ve tried diets, gone off diets, gained weight, … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly meetings | Tagged Atkins Diet, body issues, carbohydrates, chicken sausage, cooking, crock pot, crockpot, dieting, Eating, fat, food, friendship, funny hats, G.I. crockpot, Health, Italian chicken sausage, Jennifer and Michelle, military lifestyle, military moves, military spouse, military wife, Navy, navy wife, nutritionist, Paleolithic Age diet, processed foods, sauerkraut, Slow cooker, slow cooking, Virginia Beach, weekly meeting, Weight loss, writers, yo-yo dieting | 1 Comment

Honoring Our Elders

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Michelle L. Johnson

I am often amazed at the steps in life that lead a person to one place or another. Jennifer and I made a decision today that will hopefully affect many people in a positive way. I thought I would share … Continue reading →

Posted in Special Events | Tagged audience, dance recital, elders, friendship, Jennifer and Michelle, reading, readings, Virginia Beach, weekly meeting, writers, writing | 1 Comment

Tap-dancing in Norfolk

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Jennifer

This was most likely my last performance with the tap club. There aren’t any performances in June, and Matt and I will be gone by July. The group is an all-volunteer club who meets twice a week and performs at … Continue reading →

Posted in Special Events | Tagged friendship, memoir writing, tap dance, tap dancing, Norfolk Virginia, senior citizen activities, Lakewood Dance and Music Center, Norfolk Tap Club, military wife, military lifestyle, recreation classes, retired military, military moves, military social networking, retirement home, military spouse, Navy, navy wife, Performance, Dance, Tap | 1 Comment

Tap Recital Fun

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Michelle L. Johnson

It was my turn last Thursday to be the Paparazzi for Jennifer when it was her moment in the spotlight. She is in a tap dancing class with a group who volunteers to go around to retirement communities and perform. … Continue reading →

Posted in Special Events | Tagged audience, dance recital, dancing, friendship, fun, funny hats, Jennifer and Michelle, performing, tap dance, Virginia Beach | 5 Comments

Monthly Archives: June 2011

Writing a memoir

Thrift Shop on a Wednesday afternoon

Thrift Shopping

Contests – My Secret Addiction

Chances of winning a contest

Yo-yo dieting

Honoring Our Elders

Tap Recital Fun

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