I posted some updates on my poetry on Wednesday. I’ve been busy writing some other poems for Summer Swaps, and anything else that inspires me. Beyond that, I’m halfway through writing my chapter for a textbook on teaching with awe. It’s due in August, so I need to be diligent on finishing. Summer has finally…
Today, I am attempting a villanelle poem. I’ve always wanted to try writing one of these, so I figured why not now. I read on a few websites how to write a villanelle since it has a specific structure. I will share what I have, but I think I need to consult another website because…
Getting to Know You I opened the application folder to glean the details of our adoption. Most of it was things we already knew. NAME: Callie Calico Manx AGE: 10 months SEX: Female WEIGHT: Six pounds SKILLS; Self Sufficient – lived outside during the winter. Good eater. PERSONALITY: Craves attention. Quiet. Not a talker. Outgoing….
Part of our planned projects in moving to our cabin this summer on a semi-permanent basis was to finish the installation of a second full bathroom, another bedroom, and a second TV area – all in the lower level of the timber-frame dwelling we built in 2005. All of the work to finish the interior…
I am putting more and more on my writing plate. I’ve been maintaining two blogs – here and also on Medium.com. It’s been fine and my wonderful WordPress followers – over 800 of them – have still been reading my posts. In addition, I’ve had a good month on Medium. com and feel confident I…
Today is Silent Sunday. It is one day during the week when I post photos of my own on a theme of my choosing. Enjoy these animal antics! Thanks! There is no permission to duplicate in any form without my express permission. Thank you!
My post is an attempt at humor today inspired by watching a “grand-pet” for the week. It can be found on Medium.com (click on Medium to go to the post). If you like dogs or pets in general, you’ll probably like this post! Let me know how you feel about dog kisses in the comments!…
Post office – check Reason 1 – Mail five jewelry sales and one poetry book sale at the local post office. Reason 2 – Buy packing tape because the tape I had from our move is “lost!” Look up post office hours on the internet before driving into town. Note they are closed for two…
When you move it’s important to be organized and efficient. We were. My husband managed his shop and major indoor projects like fixing the tiny holes left in walls by hanging artwork. He also made sure the yard was in good shape. We had 3.25 acres and lots of gardens, so that was a major…