What a rush. I went into my CreateSpace account and there it was “$5.65 December Sales.” I cried. After five years of working on this book, I actually sold a book. Words cannot describe the joy that I feel right now. If you are the first book buyer, I would love to hear from you. …
When Art Calls to You
I looked up and noticed that what I thought was a photograph was actually a watercolor painting. I’d admired this framed piece on the wall of the condo where we’re staying in Heavenly Valley, Tahoe. It resembled what my husband and I wanted to put on the wall of our family room, a photo from …
A Writer’s Break
This morning I’m writing from a top room in the Eagle’s Nest at Heavenly Valley, Lake Tahoe. A gift from family, my husband and some of our children nestled into this mountain retreat before Christmas. From where I write, I can see one of the Heavenly Valley ski slopes. Call them writers’ retreats, vacation …
Dough Art: A Craft for Kids of All Ages
Dough art, or dough sculpture, is an enjoyable and easy-to-do craft for kids of all ages. I began sculpturing dough when I was but a wee one some 40 plus years ago. When I was a teenager, I made miniature versions of my cheerleader friends. My adult daughters loved to create salt dough figurines during their …
The Chocolate Bark Company
Here's a delightful post by Kay Johnson that will tickle your taste buds: If you are going to be absent from your blog for a while, you really should have a good excuse. Can I just say one word in my defense? Chocolate As in…fully involved…grownup…chocolate. I’ve been working a temporary Christmas job at The Chocolate …
Goodreads.com: Discover What Books Have Formed You
I signed up for Goodreads after author Christine M. Grote mentioned the website in a blog post. I must confess that my initial reaction after reading about this social media community was to groan and blurt, “Not another time sapper.” Yet I have to say that my experience with Goodreads has been remarkably positive for several reasons: I’ve …
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A Women’s Christmas Coffee: Pamper One Another
Yesterday, the women in my family gathered at my house for a Christmas coffee. My daughter, Elya, came up with the idea: “We should have a special time when we can enjoy each other’s company, give gifts, and eat delectable treats. After all,” she insisted, “it’s the women in the family who take the time …
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Shrikes and Hummingbirds: Shred or Pollinate
Shrikes impale their victims on thorns, and then shred their flesh; whereas, hummingbirds pollinate flowers, enabling them to bloom. In the human kingdom, we can choose to act like a shrike or a hummingbird. Here’s some interesting facts about shrikes that I found on Wikipedia: “Shrikes are known for their habit of catching insects and small vertebrates and impaling …
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A Letter to Johnny Appleseed: Prepare to Share
When I was a kid, I was fixated by the story of Johnny Appleseed presented in Disney’s version. In fact, in my mind, I can still see those apple trees blossoming. Yesterday, I looked up a clip on YouTube and felt those positive childhood emotions return to me. If you’ve never watched this cartoon, I strongly suggest that you …
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