Nerissa Nields
@nerissafranklin
We had such fun! Thanks to my spring retreaters for a lovely weekend of writing and to John W. Ballantine for summing up the experience. Join us next time - single days and/or full weekends now on sale at nerissanields.com
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“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.”-Mohandas K.Gandhi
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Enrollment is open for the next session of the Welcome Table Chorus! Thanks to all who came out to support The Center for New Americans and Jewish Family Services at our sold-out March 31st show at Bombyx. If you love to sing, join us (rehearsals start Tue, 4/7). nerissanields.com (click on CHORUS)
Why do guitars crack in the winter, or THERE IS NOT ENOUGH MOISTURE IN MASSACHUSETTS FOR THIS PRINCESS OF A GUITAR!!! Also, A couple of spots have opened in my Wednesday afternoon writing group. Meeting 12:30-2:30pm from late March to the end of May. DM for more info.
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Grant @markhamillofficial.bsky.social TV Show: The Boondocks Episode: Mr. Medicinal Year: 2010 This was a cameo voiceover by Mark Hamill in Adult Swim's The Boondocks. #TheBoondocks #AdultSwim
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