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Category Archives: Onward & Upward
Reading about Writing (and other things)
Yesterday, after finally finishing Natalie Goldberg’s Friend from Far Away, I decided to once again read Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott. I read this a number of years ago, after seeing her in person at a fundraiser shortly after … Continue reading
Shirley Jackson
Life Among the Savages; Raising Demons By Shirley Jackson I started reading this book on March 4th. I’ve decided to try to read as many memoirs as I can right now to try to educate myself about the format to … Continue reading
It must be spring…
Wednesday morning, as my sister and I were looking out the front window, we saw an unusual bird on the front lawn. My sister did some checking and determined that it was a Northern Flicker; more specifically, A Red Shafted … Continue reading
And I finally joined the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators! I’m excited!
March 5, 2014
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March
The name March comes from Latin Martius, the first month of the earliest Roman calendar. It was named for Mars, the Roman god of war who was also regarded as a guardian of agriculture. Apparently, before he became popularized as … Continue reading
“Frog on a Dog”
I (finally) finished this one this morning – slowly but surely I’m getting these done. There is a gallery of all I’ve done so far on this project at “Frog Nog.” Fun, Fun!
022014
Times when there are no new posts for a while usually means I’m busy, busy, busy. I’ve had so many projects going I’ve hardly had time for myself or any drawing or writing. One new thing is this new client … Continue reading
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just another one of my greeting cards…
I made this for my nephew’s 26th birthday tomorrow – it took me a few days, what with everything else I’ve been doing, but I finally finished it and got it in the mail today. Happy Birthday, Scott! Hope you … Continue reading
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Jack Vance
On January 17th, I started reading Tales of the Dying Earth, by Jack Vance. I finished that book on Thursday and yesterday I eagerly started reading Songs of the Dying Earth – which is a tribute to Mr. Vance, edited … Continue reading
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Tidying up…
I often jot down things that I think I might want to write a blog post about, but sometimes I don’t end up getting around to it – so I thought I’d just put some of these things here and … Continue reading
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31 Reasons for a “31-point-plan”
Here is a list, in no particular order, of reasons why I choose to do a “31-Point-Plan” every month. And it is something that anyone could decide to do, in any way they might choose to do it. I originally … Continue reading
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Tagged art, Balance, creativity, goals, personal growth, spirit, TIME
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31-Point-Plan 2014
Here is where I plan to post my plans every month for this year. And check out my 31 Reasons for a “31-Point-Plan”. Happy 2014!
February 2014
The Meaning of February According to wikipedia.org, the Roman month Februarius was named after the Latin term februum, which means purification, via the purification ritual Februa held on February 15 (full moon) in the old lunar Roman calendar. Other Internet … Continue reading
Weird Weather, Strawberries – and RAIN
There’s been a lot of talk about how strange the winter has been this year – dry and unseasonably warm on the west coast and extremely cold everywhere else. In fact, it’s been warmer in Alaska than in the middle … Continue reading
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“Priceless”
I really don’t like to forward emails all over the place or repeat what everybody else is saying, etc., etc. – but once in a while something strikes me. I just got an email today from my brother with the … Continue reading
School Update
I am pleased to be able to say that my son successfully survived his first full week of school in many, many long weeks. He is determined to make this semester go well. Unfortunately, he did not do very well … Continue reading
More BOOKS
I actually started reading two new books yesterday, one fiction, one non-fiction – plus I am still reading Old Friend from Far Away, by Natalie Goldberg. [UPDATE 3/16/14: I finished this book yesterday; a beautifully written book, filled with lots … Continue reading
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The Thirteen Hallows
I started to read this on Monday, 1/13/14, and at first I thought I was going to be disappointed. The writing was not as smooth as what I’ve recently gotten used to – I have gotten quite spoiled reading such … Continue reading
Bits and Pieces…
Happy Monday! Well, first of all, I am rather proud of myself for doing the housework I’d decided to do today. I have lately determined that Monday is my day to do that and to work on the garage (per … Continue reading
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Tagged art, Balance, community, creativity, goals, humor, NATURE, writing
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“Frog Nog”
This morning I finally finished my latest “Frog” picture (after procrastinating for over a year). I have decided to really work hard on trying to finish this project. Here are the illustrations I have done so far- (And now I … Continue reading
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Red-Tailed Hawk
This afternoon while I was in the garage doing laundry, I heard a bird that made me turn to look out the window. No more than 6 feet from where I was standing at the window, perched on the hot-tub … Continue reading
Writing Books
On Wednesday, I again picked up “The Memoir Project,” by Marion Roach Smith. I had started reading it before – when I’d picked it up from the library but then decided I wanted my own copy that I could mark … Continue reading
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“Compass”
These days it seems that the driving force in my life has been about achieving BALANCE – in my life and in how I plan and use my time. This is what has led me to use the “31-Point-Plan” and … Continue reading
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Tagged Balance, goals, personal growth, TIME
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“Jack Glass”
I managed yesterday to get over to Copperfield’s and get a few new books with the gift card I got for Christmas. And the first book I chose to start reading was Jack Glass by Adam Roberts, a British author … Continue reading
JANUARY
The month of January was named for JANUS, the god of doorways, gateways, beginnings or transitions. Historically, the calendar went through a number of changes, but in the 16th century, European countries began officially making January 1 the start of … Continue reading