Side Notes

I made a few alterations to Frankly, My Dear… and I think it’s a much better fit now!

I’m so excited at the way things are going; and they’re just going to keep getting better. Last week the planets aligned to put me in a better attitude and from those events (which I’ll blog about later this week), a new self-confidence was born!

I’m always at my best when I’m writing. I mean, really writing. Not just making notes but really working on getting a project closer to being finished. In the last week, I’ve grabbed that bull by the … read the rest. . .

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“What’s the Word?” Wednesday [Blog Hop]: July 4, 2012

Happy Independence Day! It’s time to celebrate!

What does Independence really mean? Well, for America, today, it means we stand on our own.

But in general terms, “Independence” means freedom, liberty, self-reliance.
It can also mean ability, qualification, aptitude. I like that! I like that freedom doesn’t necessarily mean being separate from others; it just means being an individual.

For me, today is about creativity, learning to make-do with what I have. Being able to take care of myself and my family without wholly relying on others to do so.

There’s no shame in needing other people. But there’s a … read the rest. . .

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“What’s the Word?” Wednesday [Blog Hop]: June 27, 2012

Wow, can you believe it’s the last week of June already? I can’t! I thought once Dot graduated that it would go by slower. Truth is, we’ve been enjoying so much family and friends time that the last month has flown by.

In other respects, it’s also been very slow. I keep waiting for any job opportunity to come my way. So far, no joy. I thought having so much time on my hands would lead to some great writing, but the truth is, it had an adverse affect. I’ve felt a little useless lately. A little non-contributive (is that … read the rest. . .

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What’s the Word? Wednesday: May 2, 2012

It’s the second day of the month and I’m happy to announce I’ve kept up with most of my monthly goals so far. I’ve blogged every day (twice yesterday!) and I have another one in my head for today already.

I made a list of monthly goals, and what short term goals I need to achieve in order to reach the bigger ones. This is due to some great advice I read in my books from Institute of Children’s Literature. It’s so inspiring, informative, and instructional. I really can’t wait to read more today!

I don’t have any theme for … read the rest. . .

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What’s the Word? Wednesdays: April 25, 2012 (Blog Hop!)

Welcome to the second “What’s the Word? Wednesday” blog hop!

This week’s discussion is, well, anything. We’re all just getting to know each other around here so go ahead. Link up, share, post, and tell your friends to join the party!

Are there any blog posts you’re particularly proud of? Any get-to-know-you statements you’ve shouted? Spill it (the story, not the coffee!).

I’ll link up a few of my favorite posts from the past few months to give you a taste of my writing styles. I’ve been lucky enough to be featured a few times on BlogHer.com, so I … read the rest. . .

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