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=Relax, take a deep breathe and join me on the journey to writing. Relax, take a deep breathe, now let it out...let's begin.=

==I was speaking with a friend the other day about the writing process. I shared with her how I graduated high school and failed a college course, two semesters in a row, because I could not write an essay. I began taking writing classes to learn how to write. This is like swimming while learning how to swim...yes, it was difficult. I worked very hard and took a bunch of writing classes. Even as a less-than-mediocre writer I found myself, through time and hard work, becoming a more-than-mediocre writer. I took pride in being a more-than-mediocre writer. In writing, quantity makes for quality. The more you write, the better you write. Now, I am a thousand miles from being a Mark Twain, but I am a million miles from where I started. I continue the journey and look forward to traveling with anyone who cares to join me.==

==This wikispace is dedicated to all of my writing and literature teachers who have encouraged me and inspired me to write. I thank, specifically, Sandy Florence, Boyer Rickle, Steve Orlen, Jane Miller, and N. Scott Momaday who were all associated with the University of Arizona. Thank you!==