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Jan 2, 2013 Writing Teen Romance

Thoughts about welcoming in 2013

Yesterday we had a dreary January 1st. It rained all day and not just a couple spots of drizzle, it was a steady rain that made you want to curl up with a good book beside the fire. Or take a nap to sleep off the previous night’s revelry. My family and I decided a trip to Barnes & Noble was in order. I hadn’t been there in ages and forgot how much I love my favorite big box book store. I found four books I wanted within the first five minutes of browsing. I can’t tell you how much self restraint

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Dec 13, 2012 Things I Love

12:12:12 - Once Century Symmetry

Yesterday, I was typing the date and realized that today would be the once-in-a-lifetime kind of date: 12-12-12. I think I like it better typed 12/12/12. Anywhoo, I got to thinking…why wasn’t I as fascinated when we had 11/11/11 or 10/10/10? My slight fascination started when I heard the story of Margie and Paul on The Bert Show, a local morning radio show here in Atlanta. (FYI -- The BEST one in Atlanta!!) Margie and Paul are an older couple who’ve been rekindled a romance after fifty-five

Dec 5, 2012 Things I Love

In Honor of National Cookie Day

It’s no secret – if it’s in the Brown Food Group, I love it. I believe my BFF made up that food classification in honor of yours truly. And what is in said Brown Food Group you may ask? Yup – anything “bready” and baked and bad for you in excessive quantities. I’ve been known to order French Toast and biscuits at Cracker Barrel and could go days without consuming a fruit or a veggie. Shhhhh! Don’t tell my mom… Although it seems like there’s a day for everything – I think National Cookie Day

Dec 3, 2012 Things I Love

Welcome December

This year has flown by. It seems that just a year ago I was setting up the Christmas tree and beginning the flurry of activities that happen in December. Christmas is my favorite holiday and I tend to go a little overboard. (Probably because I had no Christmas when I was little, but that’s a story for another day.) We used to put up two trees. One was an artificial tree so that we could have a tree up at the beginning of the month. Then mid-December, we’d head to the Christmas tree farm to cut

Nov 8, 2012 Writing Teen Romance

This was supposed to be about inspiration…

So I like to take pictures. My family hates it. I’m the one at all events with a camera slung around her neck saying, “Hold it. Let me get a picture.” Followed by moans and groans and rumbling of discontent. My little guy has resorted to “ruining” every picture by making a funny face. Who knows how goofy our Christmas cards are going to look. A part of our Fall tradition is making a trek to the pumpkin farm in search of a “Great Pumpkin” of our own. Of course – I have to take tons of photos

Oct 27, 2012 Music To Love

New to Me Music – Paper Route

I’m not sure where I first heard Paper Route, but I love, love, love them! This is an indie rock band that hails from Nashville, TN. They have some pretty deep lyrics, a cool and an unpretentious vibe reminiscent of some 80’s bands like Tears for Fears and Mr. Mister. They released their newest album, “Peace of Wild Things” (isn’t that a cool title?) in September. Here’s their latest music video. It kinda makes you go hmmmm…. Enjoy!! Video linked via share link on http://paperrouteonline.com/

Oct 17, 2012 Writing Teen Romance

What I’m Watching

I really need an extra hour in my day. I mean, it’s October and there are a ton of new fall television shows for me to get sucked into. Have you started watching any cool new shows this season? In years past, I couldn’t wait for the special TV Guide Fall Preview issue. I’d read the blurb about each show and circle with a highlighter which shows were “Must See.” Then I’d plan my life around which shows were on which nights. Can I tell you how happy I am about DVRs and being able to watch shows On

Oct 10, 2012 My DrEaMwOrLd

Sometimes Having a Dog Really Bites

Owning a dog is a learning experience and an exercise in extreme patience. We have an eight-month-old Portuguese Water Dog. Porties are hypo-allergenic, active, sweet natured and lovable dogs. What you might not know is that they are a notoriously mouthy breed. When our breeder repeatedly warned me about this trait, I thought, okay, the puppy will bite at first, but we’ll just train her. I’ll make sure I have a lot of chew toys and we’ll be fine. Eventually she’ll outgrow it. Well mouthy is an

Aug 17, 2012 Uncategorized

Oh Happy Day...

I just got back from walking Fergie, my six month old Portuguese Water Dog. Isn’t she cute?? She’s a bundle of energy, so we try to walk her twice a day. Between my runs and these Fergie power walks, I should stay in good shape. Today, the sun is shining, birds are chirping. There’s a slight westerly breeze. I saw this quote and thought it was quite appropriate for such a beautiful summer day. "Every day should be unwrapped as a gift." -Harry Harrison