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About Mrs. Fitz

Hello! I'm Michele Fitzpatrick, a Chicago writer. Like our town, a work in progress. As a journalist, teacher and writing coach I think all of us live our stories and sharing them creates moments that remind us we're connected. And that is enough.

Wise That?

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Mrs. Fitz

Today, south of Chicago’s Wrigley Field in early May, summer warmth has dropped in with little forewarning. It’s conducive to asking questions because asking questions is easy, like the weather and there is little requirement for answers, which is considerably … Continue reading →

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New News Journalist

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Mrs. Fitz

I’m very happy journalism has not evaporated. This probably is because I am a journalist; but I think it’s generally hopeful for mankind.  I like blogs and content providers and news services that deliver specialized info. I like TV and … Continue reading →

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The Lobster

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Mrs. Fitz

Growing up in our Elmhurst ranch house was an example of form following function. Our house had enough bedrooms, enough chairs, enough yard for a family of five, which we were. This meant, among other things, we didn’t have houseguests … Continue reading →

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Swear to it

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Mrs. Fitz

The bad thing about swear words is their failure to change anything. I’ve never once heard somebody swear and felt inclined to converse, to inquire further, to connect, to soothe, to engage. With a cornucopia of other options, I suggest … Continue reading →

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Word worrier

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Mrs. Fitz

Words are getting harder to find, not because they are hiding but because other things are butting in. Music is one of them. I love music’s ability to hit almost any emotion right on the head. It’s just that there … Continue reading →

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Tech fashion-ation

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Mrs. Fitz

In the decade since I was first horrified by the introduction of belt clips, I’ve settled down. In 2002 I had a cell phone but in no way wished to clip it upon my person. I could not, in fact, … Continue reading →

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Reason # 20 Why folks Don’t Write

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Mrs. Fitz

There are many reasons folks don’t write. Lack of talent isn’t one of them. Functioning out of time and space is. We have street intersections and wear watches because we function in space and organize ourselves in time; BUT writing … Continue reading →

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Right in the Wrong

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Mrs. Fitz

Maybe it is wrong to decide what is right. I don’t know. We do a lot of it, though; and maybe it would be helpful to get some of our terms straight, so while we are doing it, we at … Continue reading →

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Meaning Less

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Mrs. Fitz

Some words and phrases befuddle me. Those that take old words and give them new meaning, in particular. Here’s a few of them: 1. Haters. This word has emerged from a verb, a not-so-nice verb, “hate.” I’ve come across it … Continue reading →

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Reason #15 Why Folks Don’t Write

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Mrs. Fitz

There are many reasons folks don’t write. Lack of talent isn’t one of them. Working too hard is. I don’t know a single writer who is lazy but I know a few who think that they are. This way of … Continue reading →

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