Tag Archives: Gary

Gary, Indiana Preservation Tour

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Michelle McGill-Vargas

I’ve always been interested in the history of my hometown. Even as a lifelong resident, I enjoy hearing the juicy factoids about the city’s past, and still feel the stories would make an historical tour not only possible, but interesting. … Continue reading →

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7 Steps to Creating Your Own Writing Retreat

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Michelle McGill-Vargas

While discussing my upcoming writing conferences with one of my critique groups, a friend mentioned how she would use the winnings of a recent contest she’d entered to attend a writer’s retreat. I’d love to do something like that. Imagine … Continue reading →

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How to Love Research

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Michelle McGill-Vargas

  I hated doing research. In high school and undergrad, I had to write research papers. When I pursued my masters degrees in education, I had to do action research. To even do my job as a teacher of the … Continue reading →

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