Today was just a great day! I felt relaxed and accomplished. I have a new venture on the horizon that I am excited about. It has taken a fair amount of work, but I’ve never been shy about doing what it takes to get a job done! My venture will launch soon – within the…
Silent Sunday: New
Fortunately, I’ve Still Got Nursing Skills
Today, I’m finding out how to be a nurse to a dog. Our puppy, Molly, was spayed yesterday. She is doing well but is still getting used to having a cone around her head. Her favorite things are nearly impossible with the cone – chewing, playing by holding a toy in her paws, and of…
Poetry Friday: Colored Haiku
Exploring Haiku Poems when I taught Writer’s Circle was one of my favorite activities. Some of the Haiku I offer today (the first and last) are examples from those lessons, as I would write alongside my students. The others are those Haiku that were inspired today by my previous writing. Although Haiku is meant to…
Prompted by an Online Quiz: Do you have perfect grammar and conventions?
Do you have perfect grammar and conventions? No, and no. Do you write every day? Yes. Do you feel you write well? Yes. I am writing today’s blog after taking a simple grammar test online. I knew I missed a few correct answers and still, the results gave me a 25/25. Even though the test…
Winner of Favorite Photo Review Print
From December 29th – 31st, I ran an end of year favorite photo themed review where blog readers were asked to comment on their favorite photo posted to my blog. Over three days, I received twenty comments. Several readers commented each day, which was allowed. As posted, for each comment received, the commentator was granted…
A New Year – Time to Review Blogging
Occasionally, it is beneficial to look at one’s blog stats to see how it is performing. I’ve been writing The Apples in My Orchard for almost three years now. My writing continues to grow followers and regular readers from all over the world! I am humbled by the comments I receive as well as the…
Favorite Photos of 2019: People, Places, & Animals Edition. Vote for your Favorite!
Washington Monument. © Carol Labuzzetta, 2019 What’s up with all the photos? I’ve been doing something fun over the last few days. On December 29th, 30th, and 31st, I posted 10-16 of my favorite photos. Each day, vote on the one you like best for that day’s group in the…
Favorite Photos of 2019: Flowers Edition. Vote for your Favorite!
I’d like to do something fun with the next few days. Through the end of the year, I will post 10-15 of my favorite photos. Each day, vote on the one you like best for that day’s group in the comments. Just tell me the photo that speaks to you and why. It can be…
Silent Sunday: My Favorite Photos of 2019 Vote on which one you like best!
Although this is a Silent Sunday post, I’d like to do something fun with the next few days. Through the end of the year, I will post 10-15 of my favorite photos. Each day, vote on the one you like best for that day’s group in the comments. Just tell me the photo that speaks…










