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Recipe: Rice and Beans

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Note: this is a really simple recipe. You do not actually have to be precise about any of these ingredients. In fact, you can fudge it as you go, and…

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The doubting writer's manifesto

The Doubting Writer’s Manifesto

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Bad thought-habits are hard to break. I know I'm not the only one who struggles with them. For all of us who must deal with poisonous doubts spewing from our abused subconscious, I present the Doubting Writer's Manifesto.

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So I molted, why not? - Zoidberg

Site Re-Design Time!

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It's time for a new look!

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Book News from Ruthanne Reid

KDP Select + Giveaway Winners: This Post Has ALL The Things!

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First off, congrats to the winners of the fantabulous printed books giveaway. :) Second, I have some news about my books.

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MASSIVE GIVEAWAY! :)

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Guess what? I'm moving - and I'm giving away the older copies of my books! This is your chance to get hold of my print books for free.

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Book News from Ruthanne Reid

Say Farewell to the F-Bomb

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Sometimes, we choose to do things not because they're the only way, but because they're the kinder way.

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Health Update: March 2017

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Well, here we are! We survived. Not all in one piece, but here, nevertheless. Since my last update, my husband has been through a couple of surgeries, more than one…

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Keep Going

Don’t Stop Writing

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Hey, you. Yes, you.

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This post will make you feel awkward

This Post is Political. You Have Been Warned.

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The events of the last few days have been so awful, so violent, so terrible, that I find my attempt at equanimity slipping away. I cannot be silent.

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Ghostbusters Review by Ruthanne Reid

Ghostbusters Review

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This movie is important. I need to tell you how important. There are spoilers.

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Sorry is not enough

I’m sorry. But that’s not enough.

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Today, a black friend of mine posted a picture of himself, unsmiling, in a restaurant - the owners of which had chosen to decorate the walls with pastoral scenes of slaves picking cotton. I'm sorry. But that's not enough.

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Team Reid 2016

Personal Update: Surgery Time

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Fingers crossed, knees bent, hopes raised, and prayers raised: it's the final countdown, and my heart is firmly lodged in my throat.

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Sunset outside our home in Phoenix

Miracle on Hedgehog Street

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This is a long, personal post. You don’t have to read it! However, for those of you who’ve wondered what’s been going on over the past year, I figured it was finally time to explain more in-depth. Long story short: in 2015, my husband nearly died.

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Love under a tree

Taking a (Brief) Break!

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My husband goes in for surgery in 12 days, and we are taking some time off.

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Treasure the Little Moments

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So this is a special Christmas. If there's one thing this long, difficult year has taught me, treasure the time you have with your loved ones. Every moment really is special.

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14 Years Since

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Bit of personal business here today, but it matters: This is the 14th anniversary of the accident that nearly killed my husband Duane.

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Not an Easy Announcement

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Many of you noticed that Gorishfish disappeared for... well, a couple of months. There's a reason for this. It's time to explain it all.

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I’m Now a Regular Contributor at The Write Practice!

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I just HAD to share this news.

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Read more about the article A Tale of Two (Or More) Hosts

A Tale of Two (Or More) Hosts

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Let me tell you a tale of derring-do and big dreams. Also web-hosting.

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Photography: Autumn Macros: Gold Leaf

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Autumn Macros: "Gold Leaf" by Ruthanne Reid, on Flickr

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Photography: Ball-Joint Doll

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Ball-joint Doll pictures by Ruthanne Reid, on Flickr

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