Blogs By Locals

Your neighbor’s story.

Blogs and musings by local thinkers, readers, writers, and creatives.

Welcome to the newest addition to Blogs By Locals: [Adirondack Outlaw]

About. My Name is Richard (Dick) Monroe. I grew up in Saranac Lake (Class of ’81), Cornell graduate, military service primarily at Fort Drum, have live in Watertown since ’86. NY born, ADK raised. My brother & his family live in SL. My Dad’s buried there. I still spend summers there too. Basically just a North Country kid. I’ve written for awhile now- have 5 articles published in Adirondack Life Magazine (those don’t appear on my Blog) since 2014. I just started my own Blog, where I’ve begun sharing my efforts- mainly essays & vignettes- some fiction- primarily ADK, North Country, & Fort Drum inspired & based.

Do you write a blog and want to share it with us?

OPEN HOURS AT ACW

MON – FRI | 3 – 5 PM
15 Broadway, Saranac Lake

If you’ve been meaning to make your writing life a part of your daily life, ACW Open Hours is here for you. For just $5 you can use our space to work, unwind, or meet other readers and writers in our community. Get 12 passes for $50 or a single day pass for $5.

Want to purchase passes for someone else? Pay-it-Forward by emailing us at info@adirondackcenterforwriting.org.

Space is limited to give each visitor room to socially distance.

THIS WEEK’S WRITING PROMPT

“Nanny called the black walnut tree El Capitan,” writes Kelsey Francis in her essay “To Grow in Spite of Poison” (HAD Magazine, 2022)

After attending the Paul Smith’s VIC “Big Tree Festival” this weekend, we’ve got trees on the brain. Try writing a piece about a favorite or memorable tree. Describe not only the tree itself but what it meant to the people who knew it.

S ubmit your response by Sunday, May 29, 2022. All creative writing responses will be shared on @adkctr4writing and adirondackcenterforwriting.org. Note: You are expected to edit your own submission before sending it.

Note: You are expected to edit your own submission before sending it.

Your neighbor’s story.

Blogs and musings by local thinkers, readers, writers, and creatives.

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