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I want to apologize for my absence.I apologize!I am not going to list my excuses for why I haven't blogged since April, because that's all they would be...excuses. There are many reasons for neglecting...
View ArticleWriting Goal #1: POEM Never and Always
I have never made a specific writing goal before, and producing a piece of writing everyday is hard work! I think it's so worth it though! Good or bad, here's my piece for today:Never and AlwaysYou...
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Trip to Library and Writing Goal #1: POEM Haiku for Leighton
Took a trip to the library yesterday, and as usual, left with a hefty stack of books. Not sure how long it will take me to read these bad boys, as I'm not putting a time limit on myself, but I will...
View ArticleWriting Goal #1: POEM Slide
Here's my writing for the day! SlideBack to my hometownto the park where I used to play ~I remembera particular slide:silver steps,a chute of blue rollers,my size dwarfedin comparison.Today,as I...
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24 Hour Read-A-Thon
Getting ready for my second read-a-thon, and I have my stack of library books ready to read. It's after 10:00 and if I really want to do this right, I must get up early so I can be ready to read by 5...
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ReadAThon Hour 1
Woke up a little late. It's 5:48 right now and I haven't yet started reading. Brewed up some coffee, going to answer the Hour 1 questions here, and then I will get reading. Challenge 1: Hour 1...
View ArticleReadAThon Hour 2 Mini Challenge
Mini Challenge hosted by Elizabeth over at Miss WisabusTOP 3 Children's StoriesWhere the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak ~ I love it so much I can't see the movie, as I am afraid it will ruin the...
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Read-A-Thon Update: Onward Through Hour 7
It's now 11:00 and I'm entering into Hour 7.My girls have both joined me in the Read-a-Thon, but right now are now playing a board game to take a break. I am delighted they chose to play a board game...
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Read-A-Thon Update: Onward Through Hour 11
I can't believe the Read-A-Thon is nearing it's halfway point. I really wish I was keeping track of exactly how much time of spent reading, because I know it hasn't been 11 hours! I've had many...
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Read-A-Thon Update: Halfway!
Halfway done?! Where has the time gone!Mid-Event Survey:1. What are you reading right now? The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder by Rebecca Wells. I am loving it as I knew I would.2. How many books...
View ArticleRead-A-Thon Mini Challenge: Title Word Scramble
Mini Challenge : Title Word ScrambleHosted by Sheery at Sheery's Place (thank you for hosting this fun challenge!)My unscrambled titles follow. I went a step further and bolded the books I have read...
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Read-A-Thon Mini Challenge: Wordle
Wordle Mini Challenge Hosted by Reading Through LifeThank you for the fun challenge and nice break from reading!Because my blog is rather new, I decided to do a wordle based on the whole blog to see...
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Read-A-Thon Update: Onward Through Hour 21
I'm still awake! Barely, but still awake!I was reading on the couch a bit ago and woke up disoriented with my book open draped on my stomach. I had fallen asleep! I looked at the clock. Only 20...
View ArticleEnd of Read-A-Thon Update: Better Late than Never
I haven’t blogged since the Read-A-Thon and with good reason. The Read-A-Thon is the most blogging I’ve ever done in one day! I need time to recover. The day after the Read-A-Thon feels sort of like...
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All Purpose Cleaner Put to the Test
Today I discovered a recipe for an all-purpose cleaner I've had tucked away on my computer for who knows how long. It's recommended for general cleaning in the kitchen and bathroom: for countertops,...
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Number Eleven and 11 Goals in 2011
In celebration of 1-11-11 I bought 11 lottery tickets. At 11:11. I hope my choice of date, time, and number of lottery tickets purchased means I am in alignment with whatever forces will cause me to...
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How to Keep Fresh Berries Fresh
About a week ago, I bought some blueberries that were on sale at Sprouts for $1 per 6 oz. container. (* A 6 oz container will provide a little over a cup of berries.) I have no idea what I am going to...
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January 2011 Goal Update
It's the last day of January and I need to revisit my goals to see how I'm doing:1. Lose 52 pounds This month, I'm down 12 pounds! The scale definitely fluctuates; sometimes I'm down only 8 pounds,...
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Goodbye White Stripes
Today is a sad day for music. One of my favorite bands, The White Stripes, have officially announced their break up. You will be missed. Thanks for all the music you've given us over the years.
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February 2011 Goal Update
I'm a little late on my goal update for the month of February. So, let's get right to it: 1. Lose 52 pounds At one time, I was down 4 more pounds for a total of 16 pounds lost, but it fluctuates up and...
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Chocolate I Have Known
I love chocolate. It's something I crave from time to time. Okay, I give. I crave it daily. Unfortunately for me, losing weight, keeping fit and eating chocolate daily don't jive (and I'm not a fan of...
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No Goals for 2012!
My goals and resolutions for 2012 are... Image Credit: Michal Marcol******I'm not telling! In the past, I've shared my goals openly, in detail and with grand intention. I'm not going to do that...
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Writing Challenge: 250 words per day
In the interest of coaxing myself to write at least six days per week, I have joined a challenge. *Because lately, {gasp!} I've become the "writer who does not write." I almost cringe at announcing...
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Reading Stack (No Sitting Books!)
My daughter left her reading book at school. I don't recommend leaving the book you need to read at school. I told her so in many different dialects. Mostly upset, aggravated ones. I then dragged my...
View ArticleStart to Finish
Finish what you start.If you start something, finish it.What you begin, you must complete.All beginnings have an end."Nothing is so fatiguing as the eternal hanging on of an uncompleted task." ~...
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