Mike Barzacchini Mike Barzacchini

5 Ways to Develop Your Storytelling Mindset

I believe life is story and story is life. And I’m always looking for opportunities to grow my own storytelling mindset. I’d love to hear your ideas and learn what’s worked for you.

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Mike Barzacchini Mike Barzacchini

The 33 Practices

A few years ago, on a trip to the Smoky Mountains, I wrote done 29 practices to help guide my life. Later, I added four more. This list is a work in progress. The actions and behaviors are a work in practice.

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Mike Barzacchini Mike Barzacchini

Remedies: The Writings of Larry McMurtry

Larry McMurtry died this week. I’d have felt the loss at any time, but especially now, I feel like I’ve lost one of my quarantine allies. His writing has helped get me through this dark and isolating year.

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Mike Barzacchini Mike Barzacchini

Rabbit, Rabbit

Sharing the first poem I remember writing, one that launched me on a lifetime of reading, writing, and sharing poetry.

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