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<figure id="figure-wshs1a8ljm2vffnul"><img id="wshs1a8ljm2vffnul" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/eABEFJgXxsPtV0dRJdQft4HGTpuVD4SGFafliW790oK74L2IuOpKxiwPlqyn1BAd.jpg" alt="Man Writing in Notebook at Wooden Desk. International Dysgraphia Awareness Day (IDAD)" title="Man Writing in Notebook at Wooden Desk. International Dysgraphia Awareness Day (IDAD)" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/eABEFJgXxsPtV0dRJdQft4HGTpuVD4SGFafliW790oK74L2IuOpKxiwPlqyn1BAd.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>On October 20th, 2024, we gathered for the "Write Now!" event at The Sea Ranch Lodge, bringing together both returning and new writers in a celebration of storytelling and community. This gathering, part of the “Write Up the Coast” initiative took place in the stunning Redwood Room, where the beauty of nature served to amplify our creative energy. I am greatful for The Sea Ranch Lodge that has given "Write Up the Coast" it's beginning two years ago. "Write Now" is a monthly free program, open to all, held at The Sea Ranch Lodge.&nbsp; Thank You, everyone at The Sea Ranch Lodge for bringing this opportunity to s many people and the stories they are creating.&nbsp;<figure id="figure-t2b5qaqz27m2vfjzam"><img id="t2b5qaqz27m2vfjzam" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/15Imr0hXRpVLjsK8HXpGVs5A6tojwH1oyunUvCZPWTmIHb67B8JAWg0A4wTCfyqW.png" alt="Persons hand writing down ideas in diary, notes for future, planning day in advance" title="Persons hand writing down ideas in diary, notes for future, planning day in advance" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="The writing just happens when we are prompted" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/15Imr0hXRpVLjsK8HXpGVs5A6tojwH1oyunUvCZPWTmIHb67B8JAWg0A4wTCfyqW.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">The writing just happens when we are prompted</figcaption></figure>Each “Write Now!” session is crafted to ignite inspiration through thought-provoking prompts, drawing from diverse sources like words, music, and images. Those familiar with the "Write Now" gatherings know it's approach of using prompts and shared comments to help uncover personal stories. We engage in spontaneous writing, sharing our responses while identifying standout phrases or “jewels” that might inspire future narratives. This nurturing atmosphere allow us to explore our stories, fostering a sense of connection and support.The stories referenced here were written spontaneously resulting from on-the-spot prompts. There is no preparation. Writing starts immediately. Particpants at each gathering create a unique group to that day including return folks, new folks, and curious drop-ins.&nbsp; The "Write Now!" program at The Sea Ranch Lodge is a free event for the community and open to all.<figure id="figure-7x5shu4s3jm2vfs8jr"><img id="7x5shu4s3jm2vfs8jr" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1121rFrRbAdXrjKtm2cWgdj30qcEOMcz8PCLlzXeJTZ8s2MrETBoplU4cyULTBBh.png" alt="creative design business as pencil lightbulb 3d as business desi" title="creative design business as pencil lightbulb 3d as business desi" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 20% 50%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="20%" data-positiony="50%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1121rFrRbAdXrjKtm2cWgdj30qcEOMcz8PCLlzXeJTZ8s2MrETBoplU4cyULTBBh.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 20% 50%;"></figure>I had just returned from a trip to Washington, D.C., where I collaborated on a project for forfreedoms.org centered around the installation “Where Do We Go From Here?” at The Corcoran School, now part of the National Gallery of Art. I shared striking images from this initiative, illustrating how the responses I captured there inspired the prompts for our session.One of our first time writers at "Write Now!"&nbsp; found her story from the engagement with "Where Do We Go From Here?" giving way to her original story that included phrases like "Your Pain is Mine. Lost Connection. Going Through."<figure id="figure-lc3rjrctom2w7scv9"><img id="lc3rjrctom2w7scv9" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/7V28TiJOzMlILddjN61mLryeuckBtpwb4CNcOVmH7VGOZCiWuahj2wvYMQVWkvyb.png" alt="Man Writing in Notebook at Wooden Desk. International Dysgraphia Awareness Day (IDAD)" title="Man Writing in Notebook at Wooden Desk. International Dysgraphia Awareness Day (IDAD)" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="The Corcoran in Washington D.C." data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/7V28TiJOzMlILddjN61mLryeuckBtpwb4CNcOVmH7VGOZCiWuahj2wvYMQVWkvyb.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">The Corcoran in Washington D.C.</figcaption></figure><figure id="figure-xwowdj3hsmm2vfur54"><img id="xwowdj3hsmm2vfur54" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/7IOn7oMl9oaMt7RXdSO3efUZkwfUMepBqcr5IcfoT7AhQtQgXWRHsErosgqzpnPi.png" alt="Businesswoman writing on personal organizer schedule" title="Businesswoman writing on personal organizer schedule" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 50% 30%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="forfreedoms.org. 3-year residency at The Corcoran" data-positionx="50%" data-positiony="30%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/7IOn7oMl9oaMt7RXdSO3efUZkwfUMepBqcr5IcfoT7AhQtQgXWRHsErosgqzpnPi.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 50% 30%;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">forfreedoms.org. 3-year residency at The Corcoran</figcaption></figure>The “Write Up the Coast” gatherings stand apart from traditional writing workshops. This isn’t just about learning the mechanics of writing; it’s about uncovering personal stories within a supportive framework, welcoming participants of all experience levels. I intuitively read the room, adapting to the energy and emotions of the group without a fixed agenda.<figure id="figure-g5e0bici4m2vfxiyt"><img id="g5e0bici4m2vfxiyt" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1elYzCDwfVOyFsPHPQYrAGg1B44PZjYWcchcKrLMCI9tWy7nXfxZgJXerZRIXXaJ.png" alt="Planning, sticky note and business man with creative vision, writing ideas and workflow management for startup career. Schedule, agenda and strategy of businessman with glass board for scrum solution" title="Planning, sticky note and business man with creative vision, writing ideas and workflow management for startup career. Schedule, agenda and strategy of businessman with glass board for scrum solution" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1elYzCDwfVOyFsPHPQYrAGg1B44PZjYWcchcKrLMCI9tWy7nXfxZgJXerZRIXXaJ.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>Our October gathering included a diverse group: George, Sheila, Vanessa, Aparna,&nbsp; Karen, Steve, Jayelle and Carisse. We began with familiar disclaimers—“I’m not a writer” or “I’ve always wanted to write”—but quickly transformed into an intimate space filled with laughter and emotional resonance.<figure id="figure-0fn81ntbdsm2w8jlyu"><img id="0fn81ntbdsm2w8jlyu" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/67LBPF5BRxb3iizQunybqsoqvywVK3o5J4I3hkJoeBDbEIQFzic6nZI8lNcS0COl.png" alt="Businesswoman writing on personal organizer schedule" title="Businesswoman writing on personal organizer schedule" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/67LBPF5BRxb3iizQunybqsoqvywVK3o5J4I3hkJoeBDbEIQFzic6nZI8lNcS0COl.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure><figure id="figure-jeubn50ymjm2vg6p69"><img id="jeubn50ymjm2vg6p69" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/29IF7knkzOmS5wV17WEiVg25yUbWjQxZF6Bfl2u8BPa9rYNCPFKfH189sqHBp5iY.png" alt="Business woman working on a project using sticky notes on her desktop. Brainstorming to find new development ideas and company strategies." title="Business woman working on a project using sticky notes on her desktop. Brainstorming to find new development ideas and company strategies." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/29IF7knkzOmS5wV17WEiVg25yUbWjQxZF6Bfl2u8BPa9rYNCPFKfH189sqHBp5iY.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>As we explored the prompts, our words intertwined, leading to shared titles and lines that inspired new stories. Initial hesitance gave way to a comforting camaraderie, revealing compelling narratives that reminded us of our shared humanity.Vanessa's story, a response to "Never Again Is Now" brought up domestic violence and nature leading to her original story titled "Definitely Not Tomorrow."Jaynelle's story was also a response to "Never Again Is Now" causing her to write her&nbsp; original story titled, "Crying Wolf."&nbsp;Sheila's story came from her response to "Never Again Is Now" in an original stoiry titled, "Expanse Into Emptiness."<figure id="figure-9b5267guf6m2vg9thf"><img id="9b5267guf6m2vg9thf" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/50bdsB8eAVcCnz4bHWNa8WruRzYwEGeVli1gk4A3PdjsHXI7DOC4kHbbEven5hjs.png" alt="light bulb illuminated with pencil tip" title="light bulb illuminated with pencil tip" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined% 80%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="Shepherding our story from mind to page" data-positionx="undefined%" data-positiony="80%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/50bdsB8eAVcCnz4bHWNa8WruRzYwEGeVli1gk4A3PdjsHXI7DOC4kHbbEven5hjs.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined% 80%;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">Shepherding our story from mind to page</figcaption></figure>A standout moment emerged from George Provencer, a first-time attendee who, encouraged by his wife Sheila, decided to join us. After 32 years in the area, George’s voice resonated when he shared the phrase “I Am You.” His heartfelt writing about a childhood experience had the phrase “Something Bigger” repeated in George's spontaneious free-write.&nbsp; Capturing the attention from all of us, "Something Bigger" suggesting that his follow-up story would carry that title.<figure id="figure-ivds75wx2m2w90idf"><img id="ivds75wx2m2w90idf" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1dirMpghsvaDnMlbPu9KhO2swAWQhZ8mgAjnnRNeWekJ4mXOBetDKB2hoXVg0n3A.png" alt="Burgundy notepad." title="Burgundy notepad." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1dirMpghsvaDnMlbPu9KhO2swAWQhZ8mgAjnnRNeWekJ4mXOBetDKB2hoXVg0n3A.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>Steve's story was a&nbsp; response to "I Am You" as he revisited moving to New York City as a young adult, traveling on crowded subways, navigating busy streets and being face to face with a mix of people he hadn't identifed with before.Aparna's story, "Slowing Down," a story about taking time to slow down was influenced by "I Am You."Karen's story "Saying 'Hi',"&nbsp; was a response to "I Am You."&nbsp; Her story talks about seeing who you are through others. The common sharing of love, fears and difficulties. As Karen said, "As soon as we say hi to someone, we build a connection."Carrise wrote her story about , "Your Pain is Mine, Your Joy is Mine"&nbsp; and lost connections based om "Where Do We Go From Here?As the gathering drew to a close, George shared a snippet of his free writing, enveloping the room in stunned silence. I encouraged him to develop his piece further, and the following day, George expressed his renewed inspiration to keep writing.<figure id="figure-k6h016u6ym2vgcszz"><img id="k6h016u6ym2vgcszz" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/16CtwfTqyTF9cCkCtOLi7K1vIeEVd7ht3RkfBEaqtVU7SgSdv7l0zuUyxfQRYLtT.png" alt="Lighting bulb as GOALS symbol and concept" title="Lighting bulb as GOALS symbol and concept" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption=" " data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/16CtwfTqyTF9cCkCtOLi7K1vIeEVd7ht3RkfBEaqtVU7SgSdv7l0zuUyxfQRYLtT.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">"Something Bigger" written and read by George Provencer is featured below</figcaption></figure>George and I&nbsp; later reconvened to record his story to highlight "Something Bigger"&nbsp; which echoed the powerful emotions experienced from the forfreedoms installation. Listening to him read, we witnessed his expression transform as he reconnected with a long-buried childhood narrative—a story he hadn’t shared or written about in 65 years.<a title=" &quot;Something Bigger&quot; by George Provencer" href="https://on.soundcloud.com/QXY2eKKtjcQN3ab79" data-mce-href="https://on.soundcloud.com/QXY2eKKtjcQN3ab79">LISTEN HERE TO "SOMETHING BIGGER" written and read by GEORGE PROVENCER</a>The energy of our gathering affirmed the profound power of storytelling within a community. As Karen aptly noted, connections spark as soon as we say hello. The “Write Now!” gathering not only fostered individual creativity but also strengthened our communal bonds. We left inspired to continue writing and sharing our stories, eagerly anticipating future “Write Now!” and “Write Up the Coast” events.Leaving DC the day before the "Write Now!" event, I interrupted two women entusiastically chatting with other as friends do.&nbsp; We were on an early morning Metro. I was going to the airport. After a few minutes of feeling their energy I interrupted, asking&nbsp; them to participate in my project. It just felt right. It took a few minutes but they quickly chimed in.&nbsp; It was only a few stops to the airport so the energy was fast-paced and filled with enthusiasm. As the train pulled into my stop we kept talking.&nbsp; I suggested if they have time to go to The Corcoran where they could see these life size images.&nbsp; I gave them my card as the ding-ding was signalling the doors "the doors are closing."&nbsp; I never got their names.&nbsp; One woman, actually said when I asked, "I cannot tell you my name as I am in witness protection." Our smiles to each other continued as I exited the train and then through the windows from platform to moving train.Three days later, a text came with, "We Made it to The Corcoran!"&nbsp; Thank you for sharing. We continued our text ending with this image.&nbsp; We continue to be in touch.Times like this........:)*Do You Have a Response You Want to Share?&nbsp; Send it to <a href="mailto:writeupthecoast@gmail.soc" data-mce-href="mailto:writeupthecoast@gmail.soc">writeupthecoast@gmail.</a>com<figure id="figure-utnng4uepm2vgjwhb"><img id="utnng4uepm2vgjwhb" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/31OWUK8y55DVQAeEAkhQ9dcrCTCja7X3TnPeJfrg96v6izKWOpHPtROKaRT0FvD0.jpg" alt="Creative business people planning with adhesive note" title="Creative business people planning with adhesive note" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 30% 50%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption=" LaRita and Rene" data-positionx="30%" data-positiony="50%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/31OWUK8y55DVQAeEAkhQ9dcrCTCja7X3TnPeJfrg96v6izKWOpHPtROKaRT0FvD0.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 30% 50%;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">LaRita and Rene</figcaption></figure>

Marking Time: "Write Now" at The Sea Ranch Lodge, 10.20.24.    Inspired by *for freedoms  at The Corcoran, Washington, DC

<figure id="figure-pw4t4boi7dm1e3zmp7" class=""><img id="pw4t4boi7dm1e3zmp7" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/19WLEy766CMVYnIF4XL9Qir0F59NYpjEJ1KdGC0t3HCqeX7KZL0fbpS1NilO9EEe.png" alt="turned off MacBook Pro beside white ceramic mug filled with coffee" title="turned off MacBook Pro beside white ceramic mug filled with coffee" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 50% 30%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="50%" data-positiony="30%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/19WLEy766CMVYnIF4XL9Qir0F59NYpjEJ1KdGC0t3HCqeX7KZL0fbpS1NilO9EEe.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 50% 30%;"></figure>A Creative Awakening: Write Up the Coast – Write Now WorkshopWhat a dynamic afternoon of creativity and connection! Our latest "Write Up the Coast – Write Now" workshop was nothing short of transformative. Writers old and new gathered, bringing fresh perspectives, energy, and a shared passion that turned the room into a buzzing hive of creativity.Breaking away from our usual writing prompts using words to propel us into story writing, we immersed ourselves in the evocative painting Narcissus by Caravaggio. Before we wrote, Instead of focusing on the artist's life or learning about him, we spent quiet time letting the image speak to us directly, then guiding our pens without constraint. The room came alive in silence—there was no hesitation, just the pure, unfiltered flow of creating 'story.' Each writer was deep in their world, capturing narratives that were powerful, personal, and raw.<figure id="figure-b8f6wp11p8m1e3wc57"><img id="b8f6wp11p8m1e3wc57" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/39CJhfN8fDcX8mzPD0ce1S4Wjgf0QcUyZHLDEUUmqu7gEyHwV7mVxw52VmfgQ4v8.png" alt="person using laptop computer beside aloe vera" title="person using laptop computer beside aloe vera" class="object-cover bg-gray-100" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 50% 15%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="50%" data-positiony="15%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/39CJhfN8fDcX8mzPD0ce1S4Wjgf0QcUyZHLDEUUmqu7gEyHwV7mVxw52VmfgQ4v8.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 50% 15%;"></figure>When the timer alerted us to stop engaging with the image and start writing, the collective exhale was palpable—a shared sense of discovery. We had all tapped into something uniquely our own yet deeply connected with others.&nbsp; Learning that time repeats itself with awareness, current issues, and resonance. The magic of the moment lay not just in the stories written but in the way each piece felt like a reflection of the human spirit, echoing Caravaggio’s themes of light, shadow, and the complexities of being.As the writing session drew to a close, we reflected on the enduring relevance of art and writing. We explored how Caravaggio’s bold, dramatic style still speaks to modern themes and how our own stories, sparked by his work, revealed deeper layers of ourselves. It was a reminder that art transcends time, and so do the narratives we create.This workshop wasn’t just about writing—it was about tapping into the essence of who we are and finding community through shared creative expression. The energy was electric, the impact profound. For anyone seeking to explore their inner world through words, this is the space to do it.At each write-up-the-coast lab, a story is chosen as a highlighted story written by a participant in real-time during the lab.&nbsp; The story starts with a prompt and is developed in real-time by the writer with input from the participating writers. The story is not preplanned and is original work.This lab highlights the story written by Vanessa Ignacio.<figure id="figure-zd52w2zr4pm1vrlf7k"><img id="zd52w2zr4pm1vrlf7k" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/8YucI5SZVHxrXGk3S1efa0sFEvRrtWOaja7CFCyk7VhpavTCl2S8la4CWtHu8tSv.png" alt="black Corona typewriter on brown wood planks" title="black Corona typewriter on brown wood planks" class="object-cover bg-gray-100" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/8YucI5SZVHxrXGk3S1efa0sFEvRrtWOaja7CFCyk7VhpavTCl2S8la4CWtHu8tSv.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure><a title="A Silent Soul" href="https://on.soundcloud.com/jTgto3efU4TwMtXm9" data-mce-href="https://on.soundcloud.com/jTgto3efU4TwMtXm9">LISTEN: A Silent Soul by Vanessa Ignacio-Read by Melissa Hannum</a>Join us next time, and let the power of art and storytelling guide you to your creative awakening. Check for events on the website or join the mailing list&nbsp; &nbsp; <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: calc(18px * var(--body-fontSize, 1)); font-weight: inherit; font-style: var(--body-fontStyle, normal); background-color: rgba(249,250,251,var(--tw-bg-opacity));" data-mce-style="font-family: inherit; font-size: calc(18px * var(--body-fontSize, 1)); font-weight: inherit; font-style: var(--body-fontStyle, normal); background-color: rgba(249,250,251,var(--tw-bg-opacity));">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;writeupthecoast@gmail.com

Marking Time: 9.21.24 Caravaggio Inspires  "Write Now!" Writers at     The Sea Ranch Lodge

&nbsp;Write Up the Coast launched its first MetorWrite on Friday, the 13th, 2024, at The Sea Ranch Lodge on the northern tip of Sonoma County, California, at 4 PM PST.MeteorWrites are pop-up writing events at various locations, with some warnings but not much. Folks may come to the Meteorwrite landing while others might be on the premises doing other things. Each MeteorWrite has a specific theme.Today's 'nudge' was "On Friday the 13th, what superstition, tradition, or coincidence comes to mind for you?"&nbsp; With little time to think about another feature of MeterWrite arrivals, random folks were put on the spot to write or talk about this.From spirits and ghosts along the roads of Hawaii shared by Rachel and the power of fate shared by the Sea Ranch bartender and always starting a new journey with your right foot from anonymous, this Meterowrite has thought-provoking expressions from all.Our featured story was written by Steve Saroff, who came to participate in the art opening happening during this time at the Lodge.&nbsp; After a quick hello, Steve asked what was going on.&nbsp; He was told briefly. Given a pen and pad and the simple word, "Write!" MeteroWrites don't allow time to prepare.Steve Saroff is a writer who lives on the Mendonoma coast and in Montana. He is the author of the novel, "Paper Targets." Steve's podcast, "Montana Voice," can be listened to here: <a data-mce-href="https://montanavoice.com" href="https://montanavoice.com" title="Montana Voice">Montana Voice</a>To listen to Steve read his original story from the Friday the 13th MeteorWrite&nbsp; press the listen here prompt below the image<figure id="figure-ym5ijizpm5m18646u6" class=""><img id="ym5ijizpm5m18646u6" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/191iRLZknPy7u1eCt2SLJOYDzmh6UbCdIRrJCJZeLOxkV9pSskFedHhv1Pewi5rQ.jpg" alt="man in black t-shirt writing on white paper" title="man in black t-shirt writing on white paper" class="object-cover bg-gray-100" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/191iRLZknPy7u1eCt2SLJOYDzmh6UbCdIRrJCJZeLOxkV9pSskFedHhv1Pewi5rQ.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-965451652/meteorwrite-the-sea-ranch-lodge-superstitions-by-steve-saroff?si=905f51c40bc549f1ac1b7bf8410cd720&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing" data-mce-href="https://soundcloud.com/user-965451652/meteorwrite-the-sea-ranch-lodge-superstitions-by-steve-saroff?si=905f51c40bc549f1ac1b7bf8410cd720&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing">Listen Here&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>

Marking Time: 09.13.24  MeteorWrite Hits The Sea Ranch Lodge on Friday the 13t:

Introducing MARKING TIME!&nbsp; The Write Up the Coast Blog.Join the vibrant community of "Write Up the Coast," where writers from all walks of life come together to inspire and create. From planned meet-ups to spontaneous sessions, there's always an opportunity to connect and write alongside others. Our inclusive platform welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds and neighboring communities, and soon, we'll be extending our reach to writers everywhere.&nbsp; Novices to novelists. All ages.Writing is all about sharing, and at "Write Up the Coast," we believe that our stories have the power to resonate with others. Special moments will be captured here:&nbsp;<h3>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;MARKING TIME-The Blog</h3>Not fitting into a fixed schedule, here we will feature highlighted stories from our gatherings, as well as responses to writing prompts and spontaneous ideas. Rest assured, we respect the privacy of our writers, and no stories will be posted without their explicit permission, whether they choose to be identified by name, a chosen pen name, or anonymously.Stay tuned for exciting opportunities to connect and create with fellow writers!

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