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Grasping at Bubbles

by Judy Schwartz Haley

Writing has been difficult lately. I feel like I’m chasing soap bubbles, and the moment I grasp a nugget, a train of thought, an approach, an angle, it disappears into nothingness before I can pin it to paper.

It’s so very much like my daughter chasing these bubbles around the park – yet so [...]

Blogging – and women’s history

by Judy Schwartz Haley

People ask me what my blog is about, and every time I pause. I know I’m supposed to have an elevator speech prepared, I guess it’s time I start thinking about that.

This blog has been through so many iterations. I started the first CoffeeJitters blog on LiveJournal back in 2001. It’s hard to [...]

Courage Night

by Judy Schwartz Haley

I have been invited to participate in Courage Night, an author event sponsored by the Young Survival Coalition where 5 young survivors of breast cancer will read from their books, followed by a book signing. Well, in my case, I will read from my blog. I’m beside myself with excitement about this event, and a [...]

Members Unite

by Judy Schwartz Haley

“The doggie makes him feel better?” “That’s right, they give doggies to soldiers who are hurt, and the doggies help them to get stronger, be happy, and feel loved.” “I like that.” Gem has her hand in most of my blog posts in one way or another. When I was hired to review the Members Unite program, where users vote on a collectively funded project each month, I pulled her right up beside me to help out with the review. [...]