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Monthly Archives: September 2007
A long overdue nap
My hubby has been especially helpful this week. He is changing jobs and had some extra time at home. Time to use for vacuuming, cooking suppers, shuttling children, and baking an apple pie (good even though he forgot the sugar). … Continue reading
On becoming a writer
I’ve just finished watching the Winona Ryder, Susan Sarandon version of Little Women and had the good cry I’ve been needing. Who can stay dry eyed when Beth dies, or when Jo finally writes what is in her heart and … Continue reading
Venting
Just saw on Anne Marie’s blog that the WIP grants were awarded. No, not to me. So this is my little venting. If you don’t want to hear me complain, skip it. I can’t believe that some nonfiction book about … Continue reading
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Proposals, submissions, and snowflakes, oh my!
1. NESCBWI workshop proposals are due on Oct. 1. Get ‘em in! Think big, propose two workshops. Click for guidelines, rubric, and leveling continuum. 2. Robert’s Snow auction will be starting in November to benefit cancer research in memory of … Continue reading
Five things on 9-11
1. Even six years later, when my kids are 6 & 8, they are too young to hear what happened and I am too young and innocent to tell it without crying. 2. When you teach fitness classes, the first … Continue reading
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Back to school
Back to school shopping was a nightmare. Poor I. had a difficult time finding things that fit as he is short in leg and wide in tummy. We ended up with jeans that were size 12 but they will need … Continue reading
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