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Sunshine and Through lines
The rain that caused major flooding throughout Northern Maine stopped Monday morning and we have had two straight days of Sun. I do not live in Northern Maine and I send my good wishes through cyber space to those who … Continue reading
Weekend Away
Last night I went to my crit group. During the check in I told them about my great weekend away with my bookclub. “You went away for two weekends in a row?” asked my friend Katie. “No, there was a … Continue reading
Help with bookclub choice.
What an amazing, relaxing, wonderful bookclub retreat I had! Tomorrow, I will post photos and a photo of my artwork that I created this weekend but for tonight I must post the following poll. Please note the poll title. I’d … Continue reading
Bookclub Retreat
Since everyone is at BEA, noone will even read this but I get a mini retreat this weekend with my bookclub. This means we will:1. Discuss our husbands and children2. Drink red wine and margaritas3. Discuss number one again but … Continue reading


