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How Creative Are YOU? 

July 12, 2024
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I was born a writer.  Just like I was born with brown eyes. 

In 5th grade when we were assigned to write a poem with an illustration, everyone wrote about the spring, flowers, stars, the city, the country.

I wrote about racism.  My illustration was a black silhouette pasted against white paper. 

My teacher promptly sent me home with a note for my parents, accusing me of plagiarism.


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    Phylis Feiner Johnson

    Phylis Feiner Johnson

    I've been a professional copywriter for over 35 years. I also had epilepsy for decades. My mission is advocacy; to increase education, awareness and funding for epilepsy research. Together, we can make a huge difference. If not changing the world, at least helping each other, with wisdom, compassion and sharing.

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