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What do forks and iPhones have in common?
We think of technology as being electronic, but a simple dinner fork is technology as much as an iPhone. And fork technology is more popular than the iPhone. There are large carving forks we only think about around the holidays, and pickle forks, pitchforks, and the fabled spork, and at least 24 other kinds of forks that I may be forgetting about. Early adopters of the fork were just as disoriented as any other early technology adopter, but we've been using forks and iPhones a while now. Technology isn't new to us, so it shouldn't be scary or intimidating,
Escapism: One Hour a Day
In 2023, Carteret Writers will be 40 years old (though we hardly look a day over 18). To begin celebrating our organization's long and storied history of supporting, connecting, and inspiring local writers, we asked our members to think back to some of the best stories, poems, and essays of the year before the group was founded. Several members responded to our request for literary responses to 1982’s bestsellers. Our first post is by member Joyce Allan, an author, former librarian, and winner of our Summer Doldrums Challenge Perfect Attendance Award. In the post, Joyce recalls the pleasure
Carol Bessent Hayman, a legacy of gratitude
I’m not sure when Carol Bessent Hayman (1927-2017) ever had time to sleep.
CW Member Roundup: Why do I write?
Not too long ago, we asked our members why they write. Here are some of their responses.
Members Only Call for Submissions: 1982 Blog Posts
While thinking on Carteret Writers upcoming quadrennial, I couldn’t help wondering what books were inspiring the authors and poets who founded the organization back in 1983.
Member Blog Roll
If you’re a CW member with a blog you’d like to share on our blog roll, email us the link at carteretwriters@gmail.com with the subject line: [Your Name] Blog Link.
