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The Wordsmiths Forge showcases the writing of Elizabeth Barrette in nonfiction, fiction, and poetry. It also provides a virtual living room for discussing topics such as environmental and social issues, current events, intentional community, network

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  • This week on Gaiatribe...

    Posted on Wednesday December 30th, 2009 at 11:22 in environment, blogging, reading, writing, this week on...

    This week's posts over on Gaiatribe: Ideas for a Thinking Planet include:Against the Tide of SandNews: “What was really decided in Copenhagen?”Three Questions: “Reclaiming Public Values in the Age of Casino Capitalism”Celebrating New YearWeek...

  • This week on Hypatia\'s Hoard of Reviews...

    Posted on Monday December 28th, 2009 at 12:39 in review, blogging, reading, writing, this week on...

    This week's posts over on Hypatia's Hoard of Reviews were:Book Review: MemoryAuthor News from Gary CrawfordAuthor News: “Santa’s Other Helper”Discussion: Friday Favorites 12-25-09News: The Write Place at the Write TimeExcerpt: “The ...

  • This week on Gaiatribe...

    Posted on Wednesday December 23rd, 2009 at 11:05 in environment, blogging, reading, writing, this week on...

    This week's posts over on Gaiatribe: Ideas for a Thinking Planet include:The Wheel of the YearCopenhagen Report from 1SkyCall to Action: Protect Utah’s Red Rock CountryNews: Suing for SpeciesWeekend Meet-n-Greet 12-19-09Call to Action: Fight Global...

  • This week on Gaiatribe...

    Posted on Wednesday December 16th, 2009 at 13:44 in environment, blogging, reading, writing, this week on...

    This week's posts over on Gaiatribe: Ideas for a Thinking Planet include:Yule Food and DecorationsPreparing for YuleDiscussion: Gaiatribe’s Eleven-Month AnniversaryCall to Action: “Help Protect Children from Toxic Pesticides”Weekend Meet-n-Gree...

  • This week on Hypatia\'s Hoard of Reviews...

    Posted on Monday December 14th, 2009 at 11:42 in review, blogging, reading, writing, this week on...

    This week's posts over on Hypatia's Hoard of Reviews were:Publishing News: Realms of FantasyAuthor News: Vampyr Verse is outAuthor News: “Declaration” is upExcerpt: TalysMana by Holly LisleCall for Submissions: “Education for Sustaina...

  • This week on Gaiatribe...

    Posted on Wednesday December 9th, 2009 at 12:27 in environment, blogging, reading, writing, this week on...

    This week's posts over on Gaiatribe: Ideas for a Thinking Planet include:Shop Green for the Holidays!Joint Editorial on Climate CrisisThree Questions: Secret HoldsNews: Nuclear IndiaWeekend Meet-n-Greet 12-5-09News: “Commonwealth Champions Adaptati...

  • Most Popular Topics 12-7-09

    Posted on Monday December 7th, 2009 at 22:16 in blogging

    According to the "Manage Tags" feature, the topics most often appearing in this journal are:Writing -- 758 postsNetworking -- 701News -- 544Reading -- 532Poetry -- 499Politics -- 468Cyberfunded creativity -- 441Science fiction -- 402Fishbowl -- 325Ec...

  • This week on Hypatia\'s Hoard of Reviews...

    Posted on Monday December 7th, 2009 at 11:28 in review, blogging, reading, writing, this week on...

    This week's posts over on Hypatia's Hoard of Reviews were:Book Review: Bitter NightPublishing News: Erotic Advent at Circlet PressNews: Black Quill AwardsDiscussion: Friday Favorites 12-4-09Publishing News: ChiZine BooksAuthor News: “Non est locu...

  • Plans and Goals

    Posted on Wednesday December 2nd, 2009 at 16:59 in blogging, Networking, community, meme

    Sometimes it helps to talk out the things you want to do and the projects you want to work on, and get cheers for stuff you've finished. What are some of your upcoming plans and goals? Are any of them things you'll need help with, and if so, what ki...

  • This week on Gaiatribe...

    Posted on Wednesday December 2nd, 2009 at 16:56 in environment, blogging, reading, writing, this week on...

    This week's posts over on Gaiatribe: Ideas for a Thinking Planet include:Politics: Native Water RightsWeekend Meet-n-Greet 11-28-09Make Your Black Friday GreenNews: “Leaders Agree to Delay a Deal on Climate Change”Three Questions: “Population ...

  • This week on Hypatia\'s Hoard of Reviews...

    Posted on Monday November 30th, 2009 at 12:03 in review, blogging, reading, writing, this week on...

    This week's posts over on Hypatia's Hoard of Reviews were:Book Review: Eclipse CourtCreative CauldronA Dis-Recommendation for Web Fiction GuideAuthor News: TalysManaDiscussion: Friday Favorites 11-27-09Author News: “the leaf whisperer”Publisher N...

  • Find Me on Facebook

    Posted on Monday November 30th, 2009 at 11:22 in blogging, Networking

    I have started a Facebook page, primarily for the purpose of being able to echo my blog posts there for folks who prefer that as a reading venue. If you are on Facebook, feel free to send me a Friend request. I'm listed as Elizabeth Barrette....

  • This week on Gaiatribe...

    Posted on Wednesday November 25th, 2009 at 12:45 in environment, blogging, reading, writing, this week on...

    This week's posts on Gaiatribe: Ideas for a Thinking Planet include:News: “Leaders Agree to Delay a Deal on Climate Change”Three Questions: “Population & Environment”Action Call: Stop Human TraffickingThanksgiving Activities & Decorat...

  • This week on Hypatia\'s Hoard of Reviews...

    Posted on Monday November 23rd, 2009 at 12:26 in review, blogging, reading, writing, this week on...

    This week's posts over on Hypatia's Hoard of Reviews were:Author News: Barbara Hambly Does CrowdfundingStory Idea Seed GardenDiscussion: Friday Favorites 11-20-09Worst Endings in Speculative FictionNews: Yuletide TreasureLambda Seeks Web Developer...

  • This week on Gaiatribe...

    Posted on Wednesday November 18th, 2009 at 12:02 in environment, blogging, reading, writing, this week on...

    This week's posts on Gaiatribe: Ideas for a Thinking Planet include:Favorite Thanksgiving FoodsGreen Tips for ArtistsCelebrate International Day of ToleranceWeekend Meet-n-Greet 11-14-09Discussion: Gaiatribe’s Ten-Month AnniversaryNews: Wolf Victor...

  • This week on Hypatia\'s Hoard of Reviews...

    Posted on Monday November 16th, 2009 at 11:56 in review, blogging, reading, writing, this week on...

    This week's posts over on Hypatia's Hoard of Reviews were:Book Review: Meditation & ProtectionE-Fiction Book ClubEnd in LaughterDiscussion: Friday Favorites 11-13-09...

  • This week on Gaiatribe...

    Posted on Wednesday November 11th, 2009 at 13:10 in environment, blogging, reading, writing, this week on...

    This week's posts on Gaiatribe: Ideas for a Thinking Planet include:Choosing the Right LightAvoid Wasting FoodNews: “California Readies Expansive New Delta Water Plan”Weekend Meet-n-Greet 11-7-09Call to Action: “Save the American Jaguar”Water...

  • Pimp-a-Friend:

    Posted on Monday November 9th, 2009 at 12:00 in blogging, reading, horror, pimp a friend

    Today is Pimp-A-Friend day. LiveJournal is a wonderful place to connect with interesting people. Feature one of your Friends, with a brief description of what makes their journal worth reading, and share the joy. Readers are encouraged to visit the f...

  • This week on Hypatia\'s Hoard of Reviews...

    Posted on Monday November 9th, 2009 at 11:53 in review, blogging, reading, writing, this week on...

    This week's posts over on Hypatia's Hoard of Reviews were:Think Sideways for NaNoWriMoAuthor News: Vampyr Verse AnthologyDiscussion: Friday Favorites 11-7-09...