Merry Elrick

Historical fiction writer, Chicago chauvinist, M-22 lover, home in the Smokies

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@CharleyPearson Yay!

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Ferlinghetti opened my eyes to poetry. RIP

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Every time I drive past Four Seasons Florist in our little town I secretly hope I’ll see media trucks there.

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Read Charley Pearson's book, Ripple in the Sea, a fascinating story about a young Japanese-American woman going to heroic lengths during WWII to make up for her mother's treason.

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@CamCatBooks Because I can't not write.

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The rhododendrons are here!

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Two red tanagers in our front lawn. Either scarlet or summer but looks lik the latter. Thrilling!

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Recalling childhood when I brought my teacher a bouquet of lilies of the valley in a construction paper basket on May Day.

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@SpainJoanne Walt is laughing as much as I. I think that’s a great way to teach math. 😂

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Ordered online groceries for the first time from Publix. My shopper was brilliant. Ground meats are rationed and I got a Bosc pear instead of Bartlet. Otherwise perfect.

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Waynesville Yoga Center rocks! Just took a class via Zoom in my living room while Buddy licked my bare feet.#SarahLewis#Namaste

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He doesn't wear pants!

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Watch Warren name the billionaire. Best thing you’ll see all day!

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Just saw Parasite and yes, it was Oscar-worthy.

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Played golf in the sunshine today. #LoveWhereYouLive

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Great Smokies Writing faculty read at Malaprops yesterday. What a delight.

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Just saw Bombshell. Brought back some bad memories.

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Happy new year!

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Harriet. Wow. What an extraordinary woman. Go see the movie.

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Recently finished a Great Smokies Writing Class with the wonderful Vicki Lane and some stellar classmates. What a worthwhile way to spend my time.