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Creative Writing Support

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Leanne Beattie

Do you think you might be a writer, but you’re afraid to say it out loud to anyone? Do you need help taking those precious baby steps towards making a more creative life? Do you feel you’re called to write, … Continue reading →

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Wild, Wild Love

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Leanne Beattie

I have a wild, wild love of possibilities. Of change. Of starting over. Especially of starting over in a new place, not running away per se but new beginnings. A new house in a new town, new friendships, new stores … Continue reading →

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Kelso Beach

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Leanne Beattie

I grew up near Kelso Beach, a small beach only a block or two away from my childhood home in Owen Sound. No, really, a tiny beach, but it had a picnic pavilion and public washrooms and a creek winding … Continue reading →

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It Feels So Good To Write About Clarity

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Leanne Beattie

It hit me the other day when I had just finished reading a YA novel by Nina Lacour. I remembered how big everything felt when I was a teenager: happiness was bigger. Jealousy was bigger. Anger was bigger. And all … Continue reading →

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Poem: March 27, 2020

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Leanne Beattie

I  almost forgot to write a poem today Wrapped up in coronanews: more deaths reported Expect more tomorrow I am thick-waisted with carbs, my skin perfumed with rubbing alcohol Absorbed With the fullness of solitude I pick up my pen, … Continue reading →

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Love in the Time of Coronavirus

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Leanne Beattie

Went out for a walk last night and the world felt heavy Clouds hanging low, pressure pulsing on my chest A jogger waved on his way past And a lady walking her dog But one couple didn’t look at me … Continue reading →

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A year of transformation

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Leanne Beattie

This has been a hard year and I won’t be sad to see it go. My sister died on March 29 at the age of 59 from complications related to her acquired brain injury and my mother died on April … Continue reading →

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This Is What You’ll Get

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Leanne Beattie

This is what you’ll get when you mess with us Unmovable stubbornness no matter how hard you push Turning away the more you grasp Alone Arms of branches, wisps of willow Holding hope for a minute there I lost myself … Continue reading →

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New article on Sparkpeople.com

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Leanne Beattie

Great news! I started writing again for Sparkpeople.com, a leading American health and fitness website. My latest article is here: Motivational article

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Your Story

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Leanne Beattie

I’m writing poetry again! It’s been years, but this one came to me in a rush. I love how productive poetry makes me feel–I can create something in only a short period of time. Someday I will tattoo this Isak … Continue reading →

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