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I have a big fake tree to assemble today. It will, no doubt, give me fits with pre-strung lights and scratchy, synthetic pricklies. It will, no doubt, be a whole lot of fun with two six year old boys and an eight year old… Continue Reading “Day After Thanksgiving!”
Today I have the honor of being featured on the Chacos site as their Holiday Blogger. I’d really love it if you’d hop over and check it out. Click HERE to see it! One of the very first table manners we teach kids is… Continue Reading “The Thank You Note”
Last week I spoke via Skype to a group of moms in Holt, Michigan (that’s just south of Lansing). I was scheduled to be there in person, but Lake Michigan had another idea and pummeled West Michigan with snow. Thank goodness for technology. Yeah,… Continue Reading “No Thanks. a little fun blog because I’m drawing a blank today.”
A few years ago I heard Luis Alberto Urrea speak at the Festival of Faith and Writing. Urrea is a Mexican American poet, journalist, and novelist. Now, before you run out and read his books, just know that, if you want to learn how… Continue Reading “The Muck and the Mud”
I’m writing a new novel. Well, “writing” can mean several things. At this moment it means that I’m researching and putting together character sketches. As I said before, I’m not ready for the actual writing (which we call “drafting” in the biz). Another thing… Continue Reading “Lace and Walt Whitman”
My husband came home on two separate occasions, hands held behind his back, giddy smile on his face. “Wanna see what I’ve got for you?” he asked both times. Now, I’ve learned to be cautious when he asks that. One time it was a… Continue Reading “Support”
My friend Karee does something I’ve never seen anyone do before. When she gets her mug from the cupboard, she doesn’t pour the coffee right away (like I do…because I’m a desperate person, I am). She lets hot water run from her faucet, filling… Continue Reading “What My (non-writer) Friend Taught Me About Writing”
My kids are dreamers. One wants to be an astronaut, writer, artist, mom, and good cook. Another would like to be the quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. Why? No clue. It’s his favorite team. Why? Still, no idea. The youngest is going to move… Continue Reading “The Dreams of Children (and adults)”
The first time I met Kathy, she was wearing feathers in her hair. She had bright green eyeshadow darkening her lids all the way up to her brows. She was going to a concert for some late 80’s hair band and she could hardly… Continue Reading “When Someone You Love Dies – A Tribute to a Friend”
Today is one of those days for me. I’m battling a several days long migraine (thanks to the air pressure). I feel like all the roar is gone from me at the moment. Today is a “I will try again tomorrow” day.
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