Esther Bradley-DeTally is a writing teacher, creative process coach, author, community activist. She has written two books, Without A Net: A Sojourn in Russia, and You Carry the Heavy Stuff. Just out is The Courage to Write, An Anthology. She is editor of this book, and writing teacher to those within its pages. The Courage to Write is published by Falcon Creek Books and is a publication of the Pasadena Public Library, The La Pintoresca branch/Pasadena READS.
Her writing is whimsical, spiritual, serious, laugh out loud funny and offers themes with keen observance of what it means to be human. Someone once said her stuff was “A refreshing read that combines a depth dimension with the tragicomedy that is life.” She is a Baha’i and has a passion for making oneness a social reality, and is fascinated by ordinary people transcending their own inadequacies and limitations in homage to a vision.
She jumps out of airplanes to visit pug dogs, and her best times are with Mr. Bill, her husband, pal extraordinaire, family, friends, and communing with her inner circle of 700 friends.
love the stories very interesting stuff I hope might register properly, ruie
good luck with the registering; it’s there somewhere; i am expanding my blog and connections, and my hair has chosen not to go grey, but to stand up and scream, along with the snakes who live on the top of my head. luv e
Want to comment on yesterday’s post, but couldn’t find the spot on that page… It was, quite simply, beautiful. You have a poetic voice I can only envy. The topic hit home because my daughter was in a relationship similar to what you describe. She left four years ago, and is now married to an encourager. She has become once again the daughter I raised. Thanks for sharing.
I just found my reply page by looking up at the number by new post; duh; i’m glad; i like to reach the heart; stya in touch; i like your stuff; forgive me, i call everything stuff, including my own stuff, as a friend said, “It’s an Esther word.” hugs and love, e
Hello dear, I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. I hope you can check this link out when you get the luxury of time (http://hereismars.wordpress.com/2012/04/26/making-milestones-memorable/) I wish you more joy and success! Hugs from this side of the world 🙂
thank you, I do enjoy your blogs; what does Versatile Blogger Award mean and entail? again thanks and hugs
You’re welcome! And do check out the link when you have time so you’ll have an idea what the award is for 🙂 On my own terms though, it’s just my way of appreciating your awesome blog.
so if I Google awesome blogger; will i find something? and you nominated me, but there must be a process to see who wins? thank you dahlin, i’m a wee bit behind techy catchup
Hi, Esther! So glad to “meet” you. I looooove whimsy, and can’t wait to peruse these pages! 🙂
De Jackson (WhimsyGizmo)
i am drawn to your site also; what fun; ink blots in the air, on our fingers, not inside our noses, but a smear on our lips; a new type of food-words
4:00 am on day 29 of the MNINB challenge and I am working on day 28. Found you and your blog via the FaceBook page. I am looking forward to reading your blog and checking out FAV blogs you posted.
i will also check out yours; thanks for your comments – it’s been busy – hasn’t it!
did i ever reply; those days were hectic; brains a twil and all; thank you for liking my blog
nice to meet you
David in Maine USA
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Esther, I’ve just awarded you a Liebster, because I love the way you write!–Susan.
well you sweet pea you! I have to figure out how to get it and put it somewhere in my blog so it;s noticeable plus put versatile blogger!
i replied but think i lost it; gratitude and giggles i guess; i’m exhausted; but this is a good time in our young lives!
To get the liebster, just right click on the one on my post and “save picture as”
i can do that, but don’t know how to imprint in my blog so it stays there’ like a motel 6 ad; i could have to awards! hugs
Amen, sister!
I looked all over your post page and couldn’t find where to leave comments for individual posts. Congrats on your two awards.
thanks Kim, i think it’s at the bottom; may have replied to you before; it’s still somewhat of a maze – this pathfinding on the blog trail.
Hello. It’s nice to read things about you, know a bit about what makes the person behind the writings and to see your photo – cheerful and lovely! Warm regards. 🙂
Hope to see and hear more of your writing, please keep up:)
I love to stumble upon new places, especially ones that belong to writers, and more so when the writing is excellent. I will be spending a lot of time here. Thank you for sharing and allowing this opportunity.
yes, I do also; i’m insatiably curious and fascinated by people, their words, their art. I’m glad you liked my writing; i thought your short story intriguing and I liked your art; you must be living in a woods somewhere! enjoy
Writing comes harder than painting, but I love doing both. And although I don’t live in the woods, I live at the edge of town and the woods border me.
Anyone who jumps out of air planes to visit pug dogs is someone I need to read. Love your blog and prose.
I’m happy you like; toodles for now; if you see any pugs ….,
Hi, I just nominated you for the Reader’s Appreciation Award! I think you’re a great writer and you deserve it! Go to my blog http://stevenleocampbell.wordpress.com/2012/06/27/reader-appreciation-award/
to claim your prize! Have a great day!
wow; that;s so nice of you; will do everything with it tomorrow including doing a jig!
Thanks so much for following my blog!
Hi Esther,
We love your blog and have found your blog very inspiring. We would like to include you on our list of nominees for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. You can see the award from the blogger who nominated us here, http://snappingtwig.com/2013/01/26/inspiration-anyone/
Should you choose to accept this award, here are the rules for accepting the award:
The Rules
Display the award logo on your blog.
Link back to the person who nominated you.
State 7 things about yourself.
Nominate 15 bloggers for this blog and link to their pages.
Notify these bloggers of the nomination and the awards’ requirements.
We hope you consider accepting though there is no obligation and if you have received the award before, we understand you may choose not to accept another. However, we do hope you know we appreciate how you inspire us and we love your work as well as your blog!
Thanks,
Meena Rose and Claudette Young
http://www.2voices1song.com
Meena dearest, thank you; i didn’t see my name as a nominee on any list, can you show me?
shot in the arm, that’s what it is.
Hi Esther,
Here you go: http://2voices1song.com/2013/01/29/great-news-today-very-inspiring-blogger-award-recipient/
thank you dear one!
Check it out! I’ve nominated you for the Liebster Award. I really enjoy your blog and look forward to reading more of your work.
http://ambitioninthecity.com/2013/03/28/liebster-award/
thank you
You are vey welcome.
Hi Esther, I came across your blog while searching for some information on Harry Raymond. I took classes with him in the late 60’s in Holliston, MA and your description of him and his mannerisms was spot on. It’s prompted some discussion on a Facebook page devoted to Hollistonians (ites?) and it’s left one nagging question. Do you remember Mr. Raymond having a missing finger? I swear I do and this was an intensely interesting physical idiosyncrasy to a 12 year old male. Regardless, loved the story, it brought back many memories and more for the woman in our group.
I just wrote to you but lost it; he must have lost it after my era-the early 50s; kids are alert to these things. What a surprise to hear from you; I’m glad you liked the story! funny the memories we have!