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Hello all -

Thank you again for your incredible contributions to the Ourspiral Scholarship Fund. We made the $2500 needed to match the offered $5000, and a few other donations have come in since then that can be added (even if not matched). So much gratitude to you.

The January hybrid writing retreat is from January 3-7, 2026. Sign up as soon as you can if you are interested. A reminder you can attend part(s) of the retreat - check the information below.

My writing groups and Return 2026 are all already full. Keep your eyes peeled for some photography offerings in the future.

Every January for years now I have hosted writing retreats. This five day hybrid writing retreat will involve our basic format. I recommend you attend from the first day, Saturday January 3, as that is when we set up our community. If you wish to attend just one day, that’s the best one.

You can pay anywhere on the scale. If you have the ability to pay more, know you paying more will help someone who has to pay less. The inverse is true; if you have to pay less, know someone else will pay more to balance out what you need to pay. Go to the Herspiral Store and scroll down to see the options - $50, $100, or $150 a day, or Pay What You Can.

The in-person option is non-residential and will be at Herspiral Arts’ new location in Monona, WI. Lunch will be bring your own.

Daily schedule (general and subject to change, all times Central US):

9-11 Group practice

11-12 Solo practice

12-1 Group practice

1-2 Lunch and break

2-4 Solo practice

4-5 Group practice and closing

I suggest you sign up for Saturday to begin, especially if you haven't been to one of these retreats before, to get a sense of our rhythm and the community. I offer a wide sliding scale, with financial aid available (you don't have to apply, just choose the "Pay what you can" option), so as many folks can attend as possible.

Go to the Herspiral Store and scroll down to see the options - $50, $100, or $150 a day, or Pay What You Can.

In closing,

As Palestine and Israel battle for lasting ceasefire, Chicago is (and so many other places are) still struggling under the extra oppressive weight of ICE and DHS. Please step in wherever you can - to pray, to lift a hand or a banner, to fight back. We need you all on any level you can participate.

I wish you deep wellness and love.

Miriam

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Last but not least, I finally got a teacher profile going on Insight Timer, where I have posted one free guided practice ("Synchronization for Creative Inspiration") and will be posting more soon.

Please listen and review/rate!

Link to my profile and the recording.

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