L.A. Hancock
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I'm a wife and mom, and this is my creative outlet. I am experimenting with lots of different writing styles and topics, so some of it is garbage, and I'm totally fine with that - writing is cheaper than therapy. Thanks for stopping by!
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7 Tips for Writers on Vocal
I first joined Vocal about two years ago, drawn by the contests and the prospects of winning cash for my writing. In that time, I have really enjoyed experimenting with different genres of writing on the platform and sharing what I know about topics that are fun and interesting to me. I've picked up a few tips along the way that I think could be helpful for any Vocal writer...so whether you're new here, or just looking for a few common-sense methods of improving your writing and readership, I hope these ideas are helpful for you!
By L.A. Hancock3 years ago in Lifehack
Weeknight Veggie Ramen Stir Fry
As a full-time working mom, I am all about the meals that are easy to prep and fast to make. If we can sneak some veggies in there for my almost-five-year-old, even better! That's why when I saw this recipe idea on Julia Pacheco's $5 Dinners series, I knew I had to give it a try.
By L.A. Hancock3 years ago in Feast
Off the Beaten Path: Great Historic Airbnbs for Unique Southern Getaways
You know, the South gets a bad rap. While there might be some things I would change about this region, I have had the great pleasure to live in Tennessee, Georgia, Mississippi, and Arkansas and the South will always be home to me!
By L.A. Hancock4 years ago in Wander
An Open Letter to Simone Biles After Winning the Bronze on Beam
Dear Simone, The last few weeks were rough, weren't they? Rough for gymnastics fans everywhere who have watched your 2021 Olympics struggle yes, but more importantly for you: an incredibly talented young woman with a dream and the chops to pull it off finding your body and mind unable to cooperate during one of the most important competitions of your life.
By L.A. Hancock4 years ago in Psyche
Teaching is My Craft. Top Story - June 2021.
When I got my first teaching placement, my husband's grandmother, who had taught for more than thirty years in her day, gave me two things: a long sit-down talk full of her best advice and a pair of pink, razor sharp Fiskars scissors.
By L.A. Hancock5 years ago in Education
It's Not That You Aren't Hot, It's Just That I Don't Care
Happy Pride Month, y'all! For everyone in the LGBTQ+ community and their allies, this is a month full of festivities, history tidbits, coming out parties, parades, and activism. It's also a month of music...from Lady Gaga to Queen, many of us will spend this month blasting our favorite LGBTQ+ friendly songs and artists in the car and at parades and parties.
By L.A. Hancock5 years ago in Pride
