Sophfronia Scott's Blog: Sophfronia Scott, Author, page 10
February 18, 2022
Post Card 1 from New Orleans
What was I doing in New Orleans? Proprietor Jane Wolfe invited me to participate in an awesome literacy program. On Fridays lunch customers at Melba’s Old School Po Boys can get a free book signed by the author. So much fun! The best part was when this father brought in his three little girls. They may not be ready for Thomas Merton yet, but the girls were impressed that my picture was on the book and that I was writing their names on the page I signed. That moment was everything. 
Be well,Sophfronia
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Delight for the Soul
What was I doing in New Orleans? Proprietor Jane Wolfe invited me to participate in an awesome literacy program. On Fridays lunch customers at Melba’s Old School Po Boys can get a free book signed by the author. So much fun! The best part was when this father brought in his three little girls. They may not be ready for Thomas Merton yet, but the girls were impressed that my picture was on the book and that I was writing their names on the page I signed. That moment was everything. Be well,Sophfronia.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link) , .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):before, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):after {color: #2b2b2b;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):hover, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):hover:before, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):hover:after {color: #dfbc6a;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 .pagination a.inactive:hover, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 .fusion-filters .fusion-filter.fusion-active a {border-color: #dfbc6a;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 .pagination .current {border-color: #dfbc6a; background-color: #dfbc6a;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 .fusion-filters .fusion-filter.fusion-active a, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 .fusion-date-and-formats .fusion-format-box, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 .fusion-popover, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 .tooltip-shortcode {color: #dfbc6a;}#main .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 .post .blog-shortcode-post-title a:hover {color: #dfbc6a;}
Which Way Are You Going?
If you’re not getting where you want to go, don’t blame the path. You’re just not on the right one and may need to choose another. For this morning’s walk, some thoughts on life navigation.
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If your path leads you to a writing life, I invite you to join us–we are currently recruiting the next cohort of the Alma College MFA in Creative Writing! This is a low-residency graduate degree program that features
residencies twice a year. The rest of the semester you work one-on-one with a faculty mentor, submitting packets of writing once a month. I’d love to hear about what you’re writing and your thoughts about joining our artistic community.
The Alma MFA hosted several open house events this season. They are virtual events designed so you can get your questions answered and get a taste of the learning experience you’ll enjoy in the program. If you missed any of the events (check out the ones focusing on writing for children and young adults, fiction writing, and creative nonfiction), you can view them on the Alma MFA’s YouTube Channel.
Be well,
Sophfronia
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For this morning’s walk: Instead of big public goals and resolutions for New Year’s, how about one small, private wish? A tiny, secret hope? A missive from Alma College MFA in Creative Writing‘s winter residency on the shore of Higgins Lake in Roscommon, Michigan. #creativewriting #newyear2022 #resolutions2022 #mfa #fridaythoughts Alma College
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If you’d like to join us for our next residency, we are currently recruiting the next cohort of the Alma College MFA in Creative Writing! This is a low-residency graduate degree program that features
residencies twice a year. The rest of the semester you work one-on-one with a faculty mentor, submitting packets of writing once a month. I’d love to hear about what you’re writing and your thoughts about joining our artistic community.
The Alma MFA hosted several open house events this season. They are virtual events designed so you can get your questions answered and get a taste of the learning experience you’ll enjoy in the program. If you missed any of the events (check out the ones focusing on writing for children and young adults, fiction writing, and creative nonfiction), you can view them on the Alma MFA’s YouTube Channel.
Be well,
Sophfronia
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It’s #ChristmasEve and for this morning’s walk I offer this gift: a different way to think about time so you’ll give yourself a break when it comes to achieving #goals and fulfilling New Year’s #resolutions. Happy Holidays!
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We are recruiting the next cohort of the Alma College MFA in Creative Writing! This is a low-residency graduate degree program that features
residencies twice a year. The rest of the semester you work one-on-one with a faculty mentor, submitting packets of writing once a month. I’d love to hear about what you’re writing and your thoughts about joining our artistic community.
The Alma MFA hosted several open house events this season. They are virtual events designed so you can get your questions answered and get a taste of the learning experience you’ll enjoy in the program. If you missed any of the events (check out the ones focusing on writing for children and young adults, fiction writing, and creative nonfiction), you can view them on the Alma MFA’s YouTube Channel.
Italy Again!
I’m pleased to say we are all systems go for the Writer’s Retreat in Italy next September. Janet Simmonds and I have been delighted by the response we’ve had from our writer friends and colleagues.
Here are the important pieces of information that you need to know:
Dates of trip: 18-24 September, 2022
Program Director: Sophfronia Scott (Me!)
Full program here: https://wp.me/p97CFs-ee
The cost of the retreat is as follows:
US $ 4500 / Euros € 3950 – Double room for single use (one person)US $ 4800 / Euros € 4300 – Junior Suite per person (two people sharing)US $ 3900 / Euros € 3500 – Smaller Twin room per person (two people sharing)To reserve your place a deposit is required of US $ 1500.
Don’t hesitate to let me or Janet (janet@grand-tourist.com, www.grand-tourist.com) know if you have any questions, we’d be delighted to help.
Always remembering the poetic and magical words of Lord Byron,
‘But words are things,
And a small drop of ink,
Falling, like dew,
Upon a thought
Produces that which makes thousands,
Perhaps millions, think’
Feel free to reach out to us via zoom, e-mail, text or even the old fashioned telephone, if you have any questions at all.
Once you are signed up we will invite you to join our private ‘Alumni Facebook Page’ where we share ideas, thoughts, book recommendations etc.
Be well,
Sophfronia
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Sometimes the world doesn’t make it easy for us to be ourselves. For this morning’s walk, appreciating the people in our lives who recognize, support, and honor us in being our true selves
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We are recruiting the next cohort of the Alma College MFA in Creative Writing! This is a low-residency graduate degree program that features
residencies twice a year. The rest of the semester you work one-on-one with a faculty mentor, submitting packets of writing once a month. I’d love to hear about what you’re writing and your thoughts about joining our artistic community.
The Alma MFA hosted several open house events this season. They are virtual events designed so you can get your questions answered and get a taste of the learning experience you’ll enjoy in the program. If you missed any of the events (check out the ones focusing on writing for children and young adults, fiction writing, and creative nonfiction), you can view them on the Alma MFA’s YouTube Channel.
Be well,
Sophfronia
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My husband and I recently viewed Peter Jackson’s Beatles documentary “Get Back” and in watching the historic group writing songs, I noticed how they used some common practices that we can all use to bring new writing into the world. For this morning’s walk, getting back to creativity with the Beatles.
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My Italy Retreat is Back On!
I’m pleased to say we are all systems go for the Writer’s Retreat in Italy next September. Janet Simmonds and I have been delighted by the response we’ve had from our writer friends and colleagues.
Here are the important pieces of information that you need to know:
Dates of trip: 18-24 September, 2022
Program Director: Sophfronia Scott (Me!)
Full program here: https://wp.me/p97CFs-ee
The cost of the retreat is as follows:
US $ 4500 / Euros € 3950 – Double room for single use (one person)US $ 4800 / Euros € 4300 – Junior Suite per person (two people sharing)US $ 3900 / Euros € 3500 – Smaller Twin room per person (two people sharing)To reserve your place a deposit is required of US $ 1500.
Don’t hesitate to let me or Janet (janet@grand-tourist.com, www.grand-tourist.com) know if you have any questions, we’d be delighted to help.
Always remembering the poetic and magical words of Lord Byron,
‘But words are things,
And a small drop of ink,
Falling, like dew,
Upon a thought
Produces that which makes thousands,
Perhaps millions, think’
Feel free to reach out to us via zoom, e-mail, text or even the old fashioned telephone, if you have any questions at all.
Once you are signed up we will invite you to join our private ‘Alumni Facebook Page’ where we share ideas, thoughts, book recommendations etc.
Be well,
Sophfronia
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No Meaningless Deaths
I don’t know how this will land considering what happened in Wisconsin this week, but I’m wondering if there’s such a thing as a meaningless death. For this morning’s walk, instead of focusing on how someone died, what if we train the spotlight, always, on how they lived?
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My Italy Retreat is Back On!
I’m pleased to say we are all systems go for the Writer’s Retreat in Italy next September. Janet Simmonds and I have been delighted by the response we’ve had from our writer friends and colleagues.
Here are the important pieces of information that you need to know:
Dates of trip: 18-24 September, 2022
Program Director: Sophfronia Scott (Me!)
Full program here: https://wp.me/p97CFs-ee
The cost of the retreat is as follows:
US $ 4500 / Euros € 3950 – Double room for single use (one person)US $ 4800 / Euros € 4300 – Junior Suite per person (two people sharing)US $ 3900 / Euros € 3500 – Smaller Twin room per person (two people sharing)To reserve your place a deposit is required of US $ 1500. You can make the payment by clicking on the following ‘Pay Pal’ link – paypal.me/GrandTouristLtd
Please complete the attached booking form and return it to us – a scanned copy is fine.
Don’t hesitate to let me or Janet (janet@grand-tourist.com, www.grand-tourist.com) know if you have any questions, we’d be delighted to help.
Always remembering the poetic and magical words of Lord Byron,
‘But words are things,
And a small drop of ink,
Falling, like dew,
Upon a thought
Produces that which makes thousands,
Perhaps millions, think’
Feel free to reach out to us via zoom, e-mail, text or even the old fashioned telephone, if you have any questions at all.
Once you are signed up we will invite you to join our private ‘Alumni Facebook Page’ where we share ideas, thoughts, book recommendations etc.
Be well,
Sophfronia
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For this morning’s walk: If you need a spark in your life, a little obsession can be a good thing. And I don’t mean the perfume! 
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Back to Italy! Join me?
I’m pleased to say we are all systems go for the Writer’s Retreat in Italy next September. Janet Simmonds and I have been delighted by the response we’ve had from our writer friends and colleagues.
Here are the important pieces of information that you need to know:
Dates of trip: 18-24 September, 2022
Program Director: Sophfronia Scott (Me!)
Full program here: https://wp.me/p97CFs-ee
The cost of the retreat is as follows:
US $ 4500 / Euros € 3950 – Double room for single use (one person)US $ 4800 / Euros € 4300 – Junior Suite per person (two people sharing)US $ 3900 / Euros € 3500 – Smaller Twin room per person (two people sharing)To reserve your place a deposit is required of US $ 1500. You can make the payment by clicking on the following ‘Pay Pal’ link – paypal.me/GrandTouristLtd
Please complete the attached booking form and return it to us – a scanned copy is fine.
Don’t hesitate to let me or Janet (janet@grand-tourist.com, www.grand-tourist.com) know if you have any questions, we’d be delighted to help.
Always remembering the poetic and magical words of Lord Byron,
‘But words are things,
And a small drop of ink,
Falling, like dew,
Upon a thought
Produces that which makes thousands,
Perhaps millions, think’
Feel free to reach out to us via zoom, e-mail, text or even the old fashioned telephone, if you have any questions at all.
Once you are signed up we will invite you to join our private ‘Alumni Facebook Page’ where we share ideas, thoughts, book recommendations etc.
Be well,
Sophfronia
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Time marches on but it doesn’t have to run you over. For this morning’s walk, let’s take a cue from Madeleine L’Engle. Sarah Arthur and I discussed this during last week’s “Madeleine Morning” writing retreat.
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Italy Again–Don’t put it off!
I’m pleased to say we are all systems go for the Writer’s Retreat in Italy next September. Janet Simmonds and I have been delighted by the response we’ve had from our writer friends and colleagues.
Here are the important pieces of information that you need to know:
Dates of trip: 18-24 September, 2022
Program Director: Sophfronia Scott (Me!)
Full program here: https://wp.me/p97CFs-ee
The cost of the retreat is as follows:
US $ 4500 / Euros € 3950 – Double room for single use (one person)US $ 4800 / Euros € 4300 – Junior Suite per person (two people sharing)US $ 3900 / Euros € 3500 – Smaller Twin room per person (two people sharing)To reserve your place a deposit is required of US $ 1500. You can make the payment by clicking on the following ‘Pay Pal’ link – paypal.me/GrandTouristLtd
Please complete the attached booking form and return it to us – a scanned copy is fine.
Don’t hesitate to let me or Janet (janet@grand-tourist.com, www.grand-tourist.com) know if you have any questions, we’d be delighted to help.
Always remembering the poetic and magical words of Lord Byron,
‘But words are things,
And a small drop of ink,
Falling, like dew,
Upon a thought
Produces that which makes thousands,
Perhaps millions, think’
Feel free to reach out to us via zoom, e-mail, text or even the old fashioned telephone, if you have any questions at all.
Once you are signed up we will invite you to join our private ‘Alumni Facebook Page’ where we share ideas, thoughts, book recommendations etc.
Be well,
Sophfronia
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