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Time Travel Lit
I devoured a book in January that featured all of my favorite things. The Ministry of Time is the award-winning debut novel of British-Cambodian writer Kaliane Bradley, set in the UK. Published by Avid Reader Press/Simon and Schuster last year, … Continue reading
Welcome Back to Me!
It’s been a very long time since I shared my thoughts here. Too long to be away. It was hard to keep this blog going while I was teaching and grandparenting and all the other things I wanted or needed … Continue reading
One Hundred Words-A Journey
Two months ago today, I began a journey. I switched from daily reading to daily writing. My goal was a novel I’d enjoy creating as much as reading. It was thrilling to find my voice. Some days I’ve bogged down; … Continue reading
A New Adventure
Today I return to this beloved blog from a long sabbatical. I have been teaching full time again, and have become a grandmother. As if this weren’t enough to keep me occupied, I am starting a new project! The UC … Continue reading
Posted in DIY, food, home, nature, outdoor activities, sustainable living, writing
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Liebster Award
A shout out to Jwls Mac Ray for nominating me for the Liebster Blog Award. Thank you for the honor! It is an award given to highlight smaller blogs with less than 200 followers. If you choose to accept the award, you may answer the 10 … Continue reading
Posted in art, nature, photography, writing
Tagged art, blogging, creativity, Liebster Award, nature, photography, writing
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A Writing Contest!
January flowers are full of hope! When I opened the file of my National Novel Writing Month document two days ago, the novel I began on November first of last year, the date on it was December 2. I hadn’t … Continue reading
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Tagged contest, editing, inspiration, National Novel Writing Month, nature, novel, photography, procrastination, writing
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The Daily Writing Habit
The weather has begun to change here in the Northern California foothills, from the frosty days of the past week or two to sunny skies and warmer temperatures. As my brain has thawed, I have been getting back to my writing. … Continue reading
Posted in DIY, nature, photography, reading, writing
Tagged California, frost, inspiration, Les Miserables, nature, photography, resolutions, science fiction, taking a walk, writing
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Picture a Day #233 – In Search of a Color
The other day, as I was organizing my art materials, I thought of an idea for a children’s picture book. I haven’t attempted anything in this genre in a very long time. I would love to be able to write and … Continue reading
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Tagged art, color, drawing, hobbies, illustration, inspiration, painting, picture book, postaday, watercolor, writing
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Picture a Day #121 – A Script, an Interview, and Almonds
Today is the last day of Script Frenzy, a marathon of script-writing sponsored by the Office of Letters and Light in Berkeley, California. It is a FUNdraiser and motivational event to get people writing. The goal is 100 pages in 30 … Continue reading
Posted in nature, picture a day, travel, writing
Tagged almond orchard, California, family, nature, postaday, Script Frenzy, travel, writing
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When You're Bored 