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Picture a Day #144 – A Ukulele Tale

Posted on May 23, 2012 by joanienaz

Ever since I wrote a young adult novel several months ago about a girl who learns to play the ukulele, I have wanted to learn how to play one myself. I learned to play the guitar when I was in elementary school, … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #58 – Mocking Bird

Posted on February 27, 2012 by joanienaz

This mockingbird has been playing hard to get for several weeks. It likes to perch on the heavily pruned mulberry in front of our living room window, that has not yet leafed out. It flies away when I open the front door. … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #1

Posted on January 1, 2012 by joanienaz

For some reason, I find this photo very entertaining. Some say a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, I’m certainly not going to type a thousand words right now, but I will comment on why I find this so … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Time

Posted on October 24, 2011 by joanienaz

I have always enjoyed a well-written, well-acted fairy tale or fable. The large Tasha Tudor Book of Fairy Tales from my childhood stands out as a fond memory, and Aesop’s Fables is still a personal favorite. I never grow tired of … Continue reading →

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When the World Stops Making Sense

Posted on January 28, 2011 by joanienaz

When the world stops making sense, have some enchiladas. Some prefer tomatillo sauce, and some like red sauce. I like chicken enchiladas, but beef or plain cheese is excellent, too. Beans and rice is a complete protein, but it’s OK … Continue reading →

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Musical

Posted on January 25, 2011 by joanienaz

When I was a kid I spent a couple of summer vacations watching old musicals on TV: Oklahoma!, The Music Man, The King and I, Lili. Pretty cool stuff. Musicals aren’t very popular these days. Too corny. I don’t know, but I missed … Continue reading →

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