Wikipedia
I do a lot of research online. I look stuff up for myself, for my children, for my family and friends. A lot of those searches end up in the same place – Wikipedia.
Short Story Contest
Lulu.com is having a Short Story Contest this month. They are thinking that people who are interested in writing but not quite ready for NaNoWriMo might want to try something a little smaller, but with slightly greater rewards.
Excerpt from my NaNo Novel
One beautiful fall day around noon, Dorothy was humming as she put together a pumpkin pie. She crimped the edges of the crust and poured in the filling, topping it with sweet crumbles. She slipped it into the oven and wiped her hands on her apron just as a knock sounded on the door. “One minute!†she called out cheerfully, […]
I’m thankful for…
…a good dentist who likes my children. …a car that can make it an hour away twice in one day. …a sign language class that I enjoy. …a roof over my head and a floor under my feet, surrounded by walls. …a loving family. I am so blessed.
November 1st – National Half-Price Candy Day again!
This happens about four times a year: February 15, the Monday after Easter, November 1, and December 26. These are four of my favorite “holidays” of the year – despite the fact that nobody needs candy and it isn’t good for us. I love sweets; I love the taste and the whole experience – and especially at discount prices. No […]
Ten Quick Questions
1. Which book are you currently reading? Inkspell 2. Do you smoke? No. Never have, don’t want to! 3. When was the last time you got angry? Yesterday when I tried to get a piece of forum software to work and it refused. 4. When was the last time you laughed until you cried? Um. Within the last three weeks, […]
So much time, so little to do — strike that, reverse it!
Why is it that there is always so many things to do, but our time never seems to be enough to hold it all? I know that, for me, a lot of it is priorities and procrastination. When the minor things pick at my time by seconds and minutes, the major things end up being squeezed out. I need to […]
Today my second son is 15.
It is incredible how fast these children grow up! If you had told me twenty years ago that now I would have three teen children and three younger children, I would probably not have believed you, but God has blessed me beyond my imaginings! Happy birthday, Timmy!!
Purex 3-in-1 Sheets
I discovered Purex 3-in-1 sheets several months ago through a “nearly free” deal at CVS. These have detergent in one part of the sheet and fabric softener in another. The detergent is released by the water in the washer, while the softener is released by the heat in the dryer. I have also discovered that, like most detergents, their recommended […]
I am thankful for…
…my older daughter’s artistic ability. …my younger daughter’s inquisitiveness and curiosity. …running water. Yes, the three ARE related, unfortunately.
Procrastination
A friend of mine compared procrastination to kudzu. You know, that green stuff that grows so fast that some have said you can actually *watch* it grow, and if you aren’t careful to root it out immediately, it will take over your world. I find this a very apropos comparison. Procrastination, if one allows even a tiny root to take […]
Ten Things I Do (Or Intend To Do) Daily
1. Get out of bed. 2. Read the Bible. 3. Pray. 4. Eat. 5. Hug a child. 6. Write. 7. Post. 8. Exercise. 9. School. 10. Thank.
How do you motivate yourself?
We all have days where the most we want to do is coast, not really caring about whether anything gets accomplished or not. Unfortunately, this does not change the fact that things need to be done, and it is unlikely – for most of us – that anyone else will do your job(s). Therefore, it is necessary that we find […]
Sunday Comics
There’s just something about the Sunday comics. Colorful, either amusing or thought-provoking, and a long-standing tradition, Sunday comics are the quintessential Sunday morning (or afternoon, if you end up running late in the morning) activity. Not only are they enjoyable reading material, but they also double as wrapping paper in a pinch.