In this episode, members of the New Media Circle, which brings you The Podcast Edition, share their own writing to the theme,“Being Awake to Changes” in their lives, writing and in the world.

Jenny Stanton shares “the other side of the story.” In a series of letters to her daughter who is moving to Belfast, Northern Ireland, Jenny explores her reaction to the process of their selling the house, all their furniture, and beginning anew. Jenny confesses to experiencing an interior meltdown in the same manner as her grandchild exhibits one. 

Annette Januzzi Wick diverges from her personal voice to explore the changing landscape of her public interests and what would it feel like to be in Washington Park in Over the Rhine as it once was, or as it could be.  Annette speaks to the flow of life in the city and how its spontaneity is something we all desire.  Read her book and blogs through www.illbeinthecar.com.

Charlene Taylor Bales states, “Many of my writing pieces are about change, so I can experience it and understand it myself.” Charlene examines sharing the news about her divorce with her young daughter, as she reads through her daughter’s This I Believe essay.  Charlene also reads, Embark, a poem inspired by both her artistic journey and her life.  Visit http://www.essexstudios.com for more on Charlene’s work, she may be contacted @ c3char@mac.com. 

Phebe K. Beiser writes about the change of seasons, honoring the squirrel that savors the sweetness (of the nuts) within. She broadens her scope to share her thoughts on Women Writing for (a) Change, acknowledging that we, as writers and community-makers, are all co-creators – in support of and in witness to women, young women and men all creating their lives.  Learn more about Phebe’s virtual writing class: email: phebek@cinci.rr.com.

Pictured from left: Jenny, Charlene, Annette and Phebe.