
This summer, June – August, I will be taking a writing course, “Memoir—Summer 2026—Write Your Own Story” with acclaimed author Janisse Ray (Ecology of a Cracker Childhood).
In order to devote as much time as possible to the class, I’m going to scale back my blog posting for the summer. I will continue to publish my “Five Friday Happy Bringers” each week, along with probably one other post toward the beginning of the week.
Thanks so much for following my blog! I’ll keep you posted occasionally about the memoir class.
Neal

What a wonderful experience you’re about to have. Enjoy!
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Thanks, McKenzie. I’m looking forward yo it!
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Have fun Neal, cya in the fall
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Thnx, Matt!
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Enjoy the course – sounds interesting!
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Thanks!
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That’s a great experience Neal. Best of luck and enjoy yourself.
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Thanks, Wayne!
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Awesome! Enjoy the break and course.
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Thanks, Edward.
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You’re very welcome.
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Enjoy your break, Neal.
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Thanks, Mary
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I always knew Neal was a writer! So glad you are taking a break and cultivating your passion!
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Glad to hear you’re taking a summer memoir class, Neal. That sounds fantastic! I look forward to hearing more about what you discover and which parts of your journey feel the most meaningful to you.
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Thanks, Rebecca. It’s fun but so much work!!
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Are you focusing on a particular decade? Childhood? Adulthood?
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I’m looking at my “straight” life, married with two daughters, then the difficult but necessary decision to come out as gay to my family and finally the challenge of bringing those two lives back together.
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A brave and valuable narrative, Neal. Look forward to hearing more about your writing process.
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Thanks so much, Rebecca.
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