The ocean tide pushes a wave toward the shoreline, crashing onto the rocks and bowing a hasty retreat. Another wave follows, drenching the wet sand, obliterating all but the memory of the previous wave. A photographer captures the scene and enhances it through digital format. A painter dabs at canvas with brushes and watercolors. A writer, a word artist, portrays the moment … [Read more...] about Capture the Moment by Violet Carr Moore
August 2012 President’s Message from Paula Chinick
August is the perfect time to join CWC Tri-Valley Branch. As a member, you'll receive the discounted rate for meetings through June 2013. Already a member? Time to renew. … [Read more...] about August 2012 President’s Message from Paula Chinick
Pen Gremlin by Deborah Bernal
Ever agree to pet sit for a friend? As a writer, I envisioned quiet writing time away from my life's interruptions. I packed up my writing instruments: computer, manuscript, notes, and favorite pen. As a writer, I have my superstitions. Like an athlete, I rely on a good luck charm, my special pen to write the bare bones of the scene. Then I flesh it out into my computer. This … [Read more...] about Pen Gremlin by Deborah Bernal
The invisible student by Violet Carr Moore
My recent scholarship to study writing mandated an English assessment at Las Positas College. "Arrive fifteen minutes early," the online instructions warned. "No admittance after the test begins." Arriving even earlier, I peeked through the heavy glass framing a locked door. Dark, no movement inside. I retreated to a wooden and wrought iron park bench on the shaded corridor. … [Read more...] about The invisible student by Violet Carr Moore
Stacey Gustafson honored by the Vine
Congratulations to Stacey Gustafson a contributor to the Pleasanton Patch who has been invited by the Vine, a select group of Patch power users, to share her insights on local issues, food, fashion, family, health and much more. … [Read more...] about Stacey Gustafson honored by the Vine
