2011 Personal Essay Class

From Writing class pieces and Retirement courses

Very soon after retiring I searched the UCLA Extension catalog for memoir writing classes. The closest thing was “The Art of the Personal Essay” taught by Samantha Dunn, who had published two very lively and well-written memoirs. I signed up for the course, read all 3 of her books and very much looked forward to working with her. It was the first group of new people I engaged with in my new status as a speechless person. I used my iPad text-to-speech app and my little Bluetooth speaker to participate in class discussions. She was an inspiring teacher. I loved the class.

Samantha’s web page

Links to the pieces I wrote:

DMHS Leadership Loves Mr. Levin

Called by the Dream of the  Earth

Holding Gently

Working toward a shared planetary consciousness that heals the Earth