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Announcing My Dream...

How does one announce a dream?

This is my dream.
Please handle with care.
I am pursuing it, courting it
and now I'd like to introduce you.
 
This is mine.
I made this.
It's a place of my own
creation.

I will be organizing
writing workshops
writing retreats...
spaces and places
safe for writing and writers
where we can collaborate
and create
and share.

Dreams are like
waking up and feeling like
everyday is your birthday!
Dreams are hard work.
Dreams make rainy days and Mondays worth the struggle.

This is the beginning...
the start...
I invite you to stop by here, here, or here
leave a comment
say hello!

Workshops and retreats will be
coming soon!
Slice of Life Post! Thank you for inspiring my dream!

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  1. mbhmaineApril 5, 2016 at 5:36 AM

    Michelle, I felt so inspired and humbled as I read this. So often we talk about what we want and hope and dream and wait for it to come to us. Just days ago I read about your dreams and now I see you making that push to make those dreams come true. You are extraordinary and I am so excited to see how this dream unfolds for you!

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  2. DogtraxApril 5, 2016 at 5:36 AM

    Good luck and happy writing retreats!
    Kevin

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  3. Kim YarisApril 5, 2016 at 5:46 AM

    Good luck! Your post reminded me of a story that I read in the $100 Startup of a woman from New Hampshire that founded some art retreats and discovered wild success doing it. I wish you wild success!

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  4. AnonymousApril 5, 2016 at 6:12 AM

    WAHOO! You are doing it all! I ca't wait to hear more:)

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  5. AnonymousApril 5, 2016 at 6:15 AM

    THIS!!!!! So proud of you Michelle!!!!

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  6. Jennifer LaffinApril 5, 2016 at 6:22 AM

    Yep, you're doing it. So proud of you for being brave and putting this out there. Let the love begin!!

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  7. AnonymousApril 5, 2016 at 6:22 AM

    Michelle, this sounds wonderful, I'm intrigued.

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  8. BernadetteApril 5, 2016 at 7:02 AM

    I can't wait to read and hear more. Putting your dream out there is one huge step in bringing it into reality. You go girl.

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  9. Chris MargocsApril 5, 2016 at 7:26 AM

    This is exciting! So happy that you are pursuing your dreams--and helping others pursue theirs, in the process. Congratulations!

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  10. Amy LVApril 5, 2016 at 7:44 AM

    "How does one announce a dream?" Like you did! So many congratulations! Selah!

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  11. JulieanneApril 5, 2016 at 9:24 AM

    Wow Michelle! You are amazing. Happy Dream Day!

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  12. Carrie GelsonApril 5, 2016 at 9:34 AM

    Well, wow! This is incredible. I am so impressed! Can't wait to hear about the ongoing journey with this dream

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  13. Linda BApril 5, 2016 at 9:50 AM

    The FB page is awesome, Michelle. Wow, you've been working hard on this dream. Looking forward to more!

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  14. Carol VarsalonaApril 5, 2016 at 9:53 AM

    What a wonderful dream to pursue, Michelle. I am eager to hear more.

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  15. Stacey ShubitzApril 5, 2016 at 2:46 PM

    I'm so proud of you for making this dream become a reality, Michelle. (Will Vox you with more.)

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  16. Amy WarntzApril 5, 2016 at 7:34 PM

    This is exciting! ***throw confetti***
    I have always enjoyed your blog and the way you share your life. Kudos to you for daring greatly. Now I'm off to check out your links.

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  17. Leigh Anne EckApril 5, 2016 at 8:25 PM

    Wow! You have been holding out on me! Can't wait to hear more about this. I wish I was on Facebook!

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  18. KendraApril 5, 2016 at 9:14 PM

    Michelle! This sounds lovely, and your website is beautiful. As a teacher who is a timid writer, I will be following to see if any retreats work for me. I'm so happy for you! (Runs to Facebook to see more.)

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  19. AnonymousApril 5, 2016 at 9:30 PM

    BEST NEWS EVER! Wow! I'm so glad you are living the dream(s)! Make sure I get the info on the retreats! Jennifer Sniadecki

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  20. Natalie Dunne April 5, 2016 at 9:56 PM

    I'm so happy for you!!....wait, I don't get it! LOL. What exactly is it you're going to be doing?? Sorry for being a dummy!

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  21. AnaApril 5, 2016 at 10:09 PM

    This sounds like the most amazing place ever to write! I can't wait to learn more, and hopefully join you on this incredible new venture!

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  22. bjdonaldsonApril 7, 2016 at 10:10 AM

    Yea! The dream is becoming the reality.

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  23. Terje April 7, 2016 at 2:54 PM

    This is awesome! This is what I think Brene Brown means by daring greatly.

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