2026

I’m Nominated for a Prize!

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I haven’t given a report on my progress of my book, my memoir, for a while, but earlier in the year, I had submitted a synopsis and a few pages to the Pacific Northwest Writers Association Unpublished Manuscripts contest. This week I learned that I am a finalist! The results will be announced at the October 17-18 PNWA annual conference. The top three get to meet with agents and editors, so that’s kind of a big deal. Even if I don’t win, I am thrilled to be in the running. Pray, keep your fingers crossed, or as my mother would do “knock on wood” that I’ll be one of the top three.

Mother’s Day and Rachel Polin-Goldberg

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I had a lovely Mother’s Day – a visit with my granddaughter and her parents, a cheerful call and flowers from my daughter and son-in-law. The only thing wrong with it was the food: I decided to buy the side salads as a gift to myself. They weren’t good; I should have taken the time to make them myself. I’m apparently a better cook than Whole Foods.  However, each of my family members, present or absent, showered me with love. I needed that cushion.