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Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Summer's End
Writing again and feeling fine!: Summer's End: So, summer is coming to an end. I find it ironic since it has dragged me kicking and screaming through all three months. It's a sort o...
Summer's End
So, summer is coming to an end. I find it ironic since it has dragged me kicking and screaming through all three months. It's a sort of melancholy feeling, though. I wish there was more time, sure.
There's something that I have learned over the years that I feel should be shared for those who have not yet had this experience... It is what it is. If it's hot, people will complain of the heat and pray for cool. If it is cool, they will complain of the cold and wish for heat. I have learned to just be content with where you are at and then it seems more bearable. Know that whatever weather we have is just what we need right at this very moment. It's all His plan. It works out. Don't worry, be happy. Lol!
The topic has been one of discussion for years and it periodically comes up with one or two different spins on it, but it is ultimately the same. I do not remember where I read this, but I once heard it said that it was not understood what America's need for restating the obvious was. I happen to agree to a point. After that point, well.....
People use these for ice breakers, for social interaction and for conversation starters. I get that. It's hard enough walking up and talking to a stranger these days. It's a safe, neutral topic that almost anyone can relate to. It also can tell you the nature of the person to whom you are speaking. A negative view can be a real eye opener to the person's approach on life, thus, giving you insight and the ability to determine your exposure to that individual. Sounds deep for a Wednesday, dudnit?
Let's bring it down a rung, then. Two weeks. Two weeks to prep my boys for their learning careers this upcoming term. Not many of you know that I home school. I have taught all five of mine. The last three left are 17 (senior year), 12 (7th grade) and 9 (3rd grade). This year will be very stressful for many reasons: Senior requirements, emotional last year and possibly last year at home. the other two are taking too long, lolol! I am kidding. Anyone who knows me knows that these guys are my life. I will miss them just as much when it's their turn.
Question of the Day: If you have kids, what are their dreams and goals? If not, what are yours?
Quote of the day: "It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities." -Albus Dumbledore.
So proud of my guy! God be with you all and have an amazing day!!!
There's something that I have learned over the years that I feel should be shared for those who have not yet had this experience... It is what it is. If it's hot, people will complain of the heat and pray for cool. If it is cool, they will complain of the cold and wish for heat. I have learned to just be content with where you are at and then it seems more bearable. Know that whatever weather we have is just what we need right at this very moment. It's all His plan. It works out. Don't worry, be happy. Lol!
The topic has been one of discussion for years and it periodically comes up with one or two different spins on it, but it is ultimately the same. I do not remember where I read this, but I once heard it said that it was not understood what America's need for restating the obvious was. I happen to agree to a point. After that point, well.....
People use these for ice breakers, for social interaction and for conversation starters. I get that. It's hard enough walking up and talking to a stranger these days. It's a safe, neutral topic that almost anyone can relate to. It also can tell you the nature of the person to whom you are speaking. A negative view can be a real eye opener to the person's approach on life, thus, giving you insight and the ability to determine your exposure to that individual. Sounds deep for a Wednesday, dudnit?
Let's bring it down a rung, then. Two weeks. Two weeks to prep my boys for their learning careers this upcoming term. Not many of you know that I home school. I have taught all five of mine. The last three left are 17 (senior year), 12 (7th grade) and 9 (3rd grade). This year will be very stressful for many reasons: Senior requirements, emotional last year and possibly last year at home. the other two are taking too long, lolol! I am kidding. Anyone who knows me knows that these guys are my life. I will miss them just as much when it's their turn.
Question of the Day: If you have kids, what are their dreams and goals? If not, what are yours?
Quote of the day: "It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities." -Albus Dumbledore.
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Short story contest down
Short story contest down: Hello, Guys! I was all excited this past week filled with anticipation. It was the quarterly short story contest. It is so cool. They...
Short story contest down
Hello, Guys!
I was all excited this past week filled with anticipation. It was the quarterly short story contest. It is so cool. They tell you on Saturday at noon what your story topic is going to be and then you have 24 hours to write a story based on it. I love it.
The best I have gotten is third place but I'll take that and with pride. I get to use their creative writing prompts and fly with it. I just love it.
I don't see it as pulling away from my regular writing, more of a break to allow my creative juices to flow and then maybe the floodgates will open, haahaa.
I am sure if you are aware of this, but I have five kids running haywire through my house at all times. I swear they wear turbo boosters and bouncy shoes, maybe even some flubber thrown in. Anywho, I only bring this up due to the fact that currently, I have one planning out a wood shop project, one moving rugs from outside to the basement, another making a cake, one wandering aimlessly in search for food and the last spraying down anything that dares move with a sprayer in the backyard (including the one moving the rugs). Chaos is ensuing at all times. Writing is a far fetched dream most days. This is why. Little blessings underfoot everyday. Ev. er.y. day.
So, that leads me to the question of the day: What craziness have you or your kids been up to lately? Comment below and let me know! I'd love to hear from you.
Quote of the Day: I'm so gorgeous, there's a six month waiting list for birds to suddenly appear, every time I am near!"
I was all excited this past week filled with anticipation. It was the quarterly short story contest. It is so cool. They tell you on Saturday at noon what your story topic is going to be and then you have 24 hours to write a story based on it. I love it.
The best I have gotten is third place but I'll take that and with pride. I get to use their creative writing prompts and fly with it. I just love it.
I don't see it as pulling away from my regular writing, more of a break to allow my creative juices to flow and then maybe the floodgates will open, haahaa.
I am sure if you are aware of this, but I have five kids running haywire through my house at all times. I swear they wear turbo boosters and bouncy shoes, maybe even some flubber thrown in. Anywho, I only bring this up due to the fact that currently, I have one planning out a wood shop project, one moving rugs from outside to the basement, another making a cake, one wandering aimlessly in search for food and the last spraying down anything that dares move with a sprayer in the backyard (including the one moving the rugs). Chaos is ensuing at all times. Writing is a far fetched dream most days. This is why. Little blessings underfoot everyday. Ev. er.y. day.
So, that leads me to the question of the day: What craziness have you or your kids been up to lately? Comment below and let me know! I'd love to hear from you.
Quote of the Day: I'm so gorgeous, there's a six month waiting list for birds to suddenly appear, every time I am near!"
- Cat
As always, have a blessed day and enjoy every minute!
Monday, July 9, 2018
Doot doot doot dooooo!!!
Doot doot doot dooooo!!!: I feel like Dora! I did it! (Okay, the title is trumpeting, by the way). Here it was, a crisp fresh day and I, the only one awake. Wha...
Doot doot doot dooooo!!!
I feel like Dora! I did it! (Okay, the title is trumpeting, by the way).
Here it was, a crisp fresh day and I, the only one awake. What to do with myself? Pull out the computer and write while I can still hear myself think, haahaa.
Four pages, guys. Four pages!! I can't even fathom that after a month of almost no writing time. I was so excited. Little by little they began to trickle out of rooms and that whole breakfast thing was expected of me. But, still, four!!!
I not only retyped some of the core ides I already had, I made up another two when I found an inconsistency I hadn't noticed before.
Still looking for old fashioned names for three of the characters, guys. It was four but my beautiful niece just gave birth to a little girl and named her Faye and I think that is a perfectly lovely name.
So, I am trying to think through of how to get her husband to be in a position to have the need to chase her. I think its coming along. I have finished 258 pages in total. Rewrites have me at 20 pages so far. and, yes, I have a long way to go but man am I starting to remember how much fun writing can be again. and that's what I have been missing.
Question of the day: What names would you suggest for the other three women in the story? Looking for old fashioned names, preferably.
Quote of the day: Sergeant Calhoun. “Doomsday and Armageddon just had a baby and it … is … ugly!” ...
Have a blessed day and enjoy!
Here it was, a crisp fresh day and I, the only one awake. What to do with myself? Pull out the computer and write while I can still hear myself think, haahaa.
Four pages, guys. Four pages!! I can't even fathom that after a month of almost no writing time. I was so excited. Little by little they began to trickle out of rooms and that whole breakfast thing was expected of me. But, still, four!!!
I not only retyped some of the core ides I already had, I made up another two when I found an inconsistency I hadn't noticed before.
Still looking for old fashioned names for three of the characters, guys. It was four but my beautiful niece just gave birth to a little girl and named her Faye and I think that is a perfectly lovely name.
So, I am trying to think through of how to get her husband to be in a position to have the need to chase her. I think its coming along. I have finished 258 pages in total. Rewrites have me at 20 pages so far. and, yes, I have a long way to go but man am I starting to remember how much fun writing can be again. and that's what I have been missing.
Question of the day: What names would you suggest for the other three women in the story? Looking for old fashioned names, preferably.
Quote of the day: Sergeant Calhoun. “Doomsday and Armageddon just had a baby and it … is … ugly!” ...
Thursday, July 5, 2018
How was your 4th?
How was your 4th?: How was your fourth, everyone? Hope you had a safe, fun and family day! I, as predicted, got absolutely no writing done but had an awes...
How was your 4th?
How was your fourth, everyone? Hope you had a safe, fun and family day!
I, as predicted, got absolutely no writing done but had an awesome time. The kids set off their fireworks, we studied what the fourth is and why we celebrate. Really good cookout that my husband grilled for (it was awesome, honey). And kids going mad with the sparkler and firecracker crazies, haahaa.
Well, I am hoping you will share your fourth stories with us as it is always good to hear from you all.
Today's quote: Freedom is one of the deepest and noblest aspirations of the human spirit. -Ronald Reagan
Question of the day: What is your favorite holiday and why?
True picture of my kids after being given a chore, lololol!!!
As always, have a blessed day and be strong!
I, as predicted, got absolutely no writing done but had an awesome time. The kids set off their fireworks, we studied what the fourth is and why we celebrate. Really good cookout that my husband grilled for (it was awesome, honey). And kids going mad with the sparkler and firecracker crazies, haahaa.
Well, I am hoping you will share your fourth stories with us as it is always good to hear from you all.
Today's quote: Freedom is one of the deepest and noblest aspirations of the human spirit. -Ronald Reagan
Question of the day: What is your favorite holiday and why?
As always, have a blessed day and be strong!
Monday, May 21, 2018
Writing again and feeling fine!: Such a beautiful cold snap!
Writing again and feeling fine!: Such a beautiful cold snap!: Rainy weather seems to cause some people to get depressed, some people to go dancing in it and, yet, some still love the smell of rain refer...
Such a beautiful cold snap!
Rainy weather seems to cause some people to get depressed, some people to go dancing in it and, yet, some still love the smell of rain referred to as petrichor. I write. I feel the chill in the air, the sound pattering outside drumming on the eaves trough and I get the urge to type and compose. I guess you could call it my muse.
Writing was slow last week but I have hopes for this one. Soccer games and free time.
This time I would like to report I have settled on a name for one of my characters but have still not come up with anything for the other. I know a lot of you are reading, but it would be twice as cool if you would comment, as well.
Question of the day: What is your muse and what does it help with?
Quote of the day : "A thorn defends the rose, harming only those who would steal the blossom. " -Chinese Proverb
Have a blessed day and enjoy!
Writing was slow last week but I have hopes for this one. Soccer games and free time.
This time I would like to report I have settled on a name for one of my characters but have still not come up with anything for the other. I know a lot of you are reading, but it would be twice as cool if you would comment, as well.
Question of the day: What is your muse and what does it help with?
Quote of the day : "A thorn defends the rose, harming only those who would steal the blossom. " -Chinese Proverb
Monday, May 14, 2018
Would love to hear form you!
Come for a spell.: Thank you to all of you who stopped by to read my meager offerings of posts. But, guys, hey... I am serious. I honestly want to know what...
Come for a spell.
Thank you to all of you who stopped by to read my meager offerings of posts. But, guys, hey... I am serious. I honestly want to know what you think, what your answers to the question of the day are, what names you could come up with. It helps. Letting me know you are out there would mean so much to me!
I am now on chapter two! I can't believe it!!! I am writing on an almost daily basis (life happens) and getting somewhere!
It's exciting getting reacquainted with my characters again, watching them grow and develop. I'm still looking for antique but feminine names for the three main characters if anyone is interested in speaking up and giving some ideas....ahem...hint hint. LOL!
Question of the day: What did you or someone special in your life do for Mother's Day?
Quote of the Day: "Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." - Albert Einstein
Have a great day guys! And comment for Heaven's sake! Never know what kind of discussion we can have, haahaa!
I am now on chapter two! I can't believe it!!! I am writing on an almost daily basis (life happens) and getting somewhere!
It's exciting getting reacquainted with my characters again, watching them grow and develop. I'm still looking for antique but feminine names for the three main characters if anyone is interested in speaking up and giving some ideas....ahem...hint hint. LOL!
Question of the day: What did you or someone special in your life do for Mother's Day?
Quote of the Day: "Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." - Albert Einstein
Thursday, May 3, 2018
A Mom Tries to Write..And When Does This Happen?!: Spring is here, Time for Typing in the Park
A Mom Tries to Write..And When Does This Happen?!: Spring is here, Time for Typing in the Park: S oo ....It's beautiful out. Distracting for most, yes. For me? Time to sit in a beautiful breeze and soak up some rays and type. So...
Spring is here, Time for Typing in the Park
Soo....It's beautiful out. Distracting for most, yes. For me? Time to sit in a beautiful breeze and soak up some rays and type. Soccer practice? NO problem. Bring a mat and type while lounging. School in the park? Great! I type, they study.
First chapter! I finished my first chapter. Wow. It feels so good to be writing again. Being able to do rewrites and editing and rediscover the characters and story again feels wonderful and refreshing.
I have only one bit of bad news. My Gorilla book is no longer available. The publishing company went under and is now offering my book for a whopping $400 per copy. I believe they are trying to ensure that I do not sell any or require publishing so that they can technically fulfill the contract. I am sad and angry and am filing a formal complaint. But, it will work out as it needs to and I have to trust that God has it covered.
So, if you have been nice enough to read this far, I need two old fashioned women's names that are slightly sci-fi-ish. SO far they are Vesta and Hertia. I want something different and out of the ordinary. Pizazz yet down to earth.
Question of the Day: What are you excited for now that soring has finally reared it's head? Comment below and let us know!
Quote of the Day: "Buttons aren't toys!" - Zaphod Beeblebrox
Hope you have an amazing day and enjoy this beautiful weather!
First chapter! I finished my first chapter. Wow. It feels so good to be writing again. Being able to do rewrites and editing and rediscover the characters and story again feels wonderful and refreshing.
I have only one bit of bad news. My Gorilla book is no longer available. The publishing company went under and is now offering my book for a whopping $400 per copy. I believe they are trying to ensure that I do not sell any or require publishing so that they can technically fulfill the contract. I am sad and angry and am filing a formal complaint. But, it will work out as it needs to and I have to trust that God has it covered.
So, if you have been nice enough to read this far, I need two old fashioned women's names that are slightly sci-fi-ish. SO far they are Vesta and Hertia. I want something different and out of the ordinary. Pizazz yet down to earth.
Question of the Day: What are you excited for now that soring has finally reared it's head? Comment below and let us know!
Quote of the Day: "Buttons aren't toys!" - Zaphod Beeblebrox
Hope you have an amazing day and enjoy this beautiful weather!
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