Monthly Archives: January 2009

Do I have everything?

Posted on January 27, 2009 by

Yesterday, we were not ready for Monday. My son’s scribbled on homework sheets that they "forgot" were due. We missed the bus. We jumped into the truck but it wouldn’t go. I had to ask my neighbor to take my … Continue reading →

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Birthday Wishes

Posted on January 26, 2009 by

Yesterday, my children and hubby dragged me, kicking and screaming, away from my computer. (Obviously if I kicked and screamed I must be a little looney. Most people would be happy to exchange work for fun.)  We took a little … Continue reading →

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Seven ways to give

Posted on January 24, 2009 by

A huge thank you to jamarattigan for the Kreativ Blogger award. I feel honored, especially because my blogging consistency is spotty at best. Tonight, I blog as I’m about to enter my 38th year. I know. Just a baby you … Continue reading →

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Oh Happy Day.

Posted on January 21, 2009 by

A new president and Lexulous back on facebook!  Click for conference FAQ’s

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One small step for the Earth

Posted on January 14, 2009 by

I have two priorities for the April New England SCBWI conference. One is to welcome and include as many different kinds of people as possible. We have a very diverse faculty and I hope that a diverse group of attendees … Continue reading →

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Monday Thoughts

Posted on January 12, 2009 by

Sometimes when I think I have nothing to say, I actually have so much to say that I don’t know where to start.  My sons have had very little writing in their new school. Everything seems very test driven and … Continue reading →

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Recent Reads

Posted on January 8, 2009 by

I am embarrassed to say that I am still in my bathrobe. After packing the lunches, signing notes, and buttoning up my children against the wind, I sank back into the covers to read "just one more chapter" of Amy … Continue reading →

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Google Images

Posted on January 7, 2009 by

There seems to be a change in the world of Google images and I suppose it is for the better but I’m going to gripe about it for a moment. It used to be that I could find a bunch … Continue reading →

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The Manuscript-a poem

Posted on January 6, 2009 by

The ManuscriptBy Anna J. Boll Two copies of my WIPbounce and zip through Manhattan islandpostal machines  "Priority"to my agent and (cross-your-fingers) editor.   This closurebrings lightness.Removing work.Cleaning the desk.Sending it away. But then you wait. Waiting is not light or heavy but … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2009 by

 Each year I check the archives and see what I wrote last January.  I’m amused that I was contemplating an MFA a full year ago and that I’m back to the same discussion. It seems a perennial inner conflict. Now … Continue reading →

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