I’ve told you all how much I like book covers, right? I love them like chocolate. Like coffee. Like ice cream. This one is extra exciting, because I have had the pleasure of reading snips of this book, written by one of my good writer buds. And it’s awesome. Haunting, romantic, beautiful, everything you could … Continue reading
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Liebster Blog Award & The Next Big Thing
Alternatively titled: THE LONGEST BLOG POST EVER Hey there. So how was your ThanksgivingChristmasNewYearValnetinesDay? Good? Me too. Now that we’re caught up… So despite the fact that I’ve pretty much left the blog here like a baby turtle who should find its way to sea all by itself, people have nominated me for awards. … Continue reading
Translating “Days of Thankfulness” Posts
Somehow in this crazy time warp of a year, it’s a week from Thanksgiving. My husband looked at me yesterday and said, “Next week? NEXT WEEK?! is Thanksgiving?” And I was all, “I know. Right?” And the thing is, I have no idea how this creeped up on me. First, we’re past Halloween, which obviously … Continue reading
Meet Calhoun
We added a member to our family over the weekend. This is Calhoun. Cal for short. See, my husband and I went out shopping for a lamp. And we got a lamp. A nice one. And we were satisfied our purchasing for the weekend was complete. And then we left the lamp store, walked through … Continue reading
Embracing My Inner Elaine
So I have a reputation. In my family it is well known that if you invite me to your wedding, and you play music at said wedding, I will dance like my chicken Marsala was sprinkled with “funny” mushrooms instead of shiitakes. I like to sing all the songs (the more 80s and cheesy the better). … Continue reading
Video Blog! MILA 2.0 by Debra Driza
Hey, everyone. I made a video blog. I KNOW! It’s amazing. You’ve never seen me do one before. And that’s because I never have. But I was inspired by my friend, Debra Driza, who does crazy videos on her blog (check out her videos about Kathleen Peacock’s HEMLOCK and her own MILA 2.0 ARCs). So here … Continue reading
Be Careful What You Wish For
So the next time you’re sitting around wishing you lived a more exciting life so you could write more exciting blog posts, DON’T. You might end up like me. Who thought that. And then less than twenty-four hours later had the gas main break off the meter on my house. Gas spewed EVERYWHERE. Like evacuate … Continue reading
Oh hi, blog…
Oh. Hi. *waves* I know I haven’t been around much lately. I’ve just been, you know, busy. *bites lip* OK, you’re right. That’s an excuse if I’ve ever heard one, too. As if everyone isn’t “busy”. I mean, sometimes I was. You know about my three kids, right? Yeah? OK. But there were also all … Continue reading
In Defense of Dandelions
My family and I live in the suburbs, which means we are Lawn Care Masters. Or at least we’re supposed to be. With lawns mowed to just the right height at regular intervals. Grass watered so it stays green and not brown. Trimmed edges. And, by golly, NO dandelions. But I always wonder why dandelions … Continue reading
4 Creative Outdoor Games for Kids
The weather has been lovely lately and as such, my kids and I have been spending our time outside. But even with the glorious temperatures, playground equipment, bubbles, and sidewalk chalk, my kids get bored. This is when inventive and fun games come in handy. My son has made up quite a few that have … Continue reading
