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Friends and Success
We all know how good it feels when we achieve that longed for goal. That sweet shot of satisfaction that shoots from the center of our chest straight to the tip of our toes! I had it yesterday when I found out an essay I had submitted was accepted at a local magazine! It's to be published in the spring, but no matter. I'm totally thrilled right now ( Read more... ) -
Family and Friends
This last week the colors of fall have finally made an appearance. Virbrant reds, yellows, shades of golden browns, and verdant greens have been all around me. Each time I raise my eyes toward the sky, I am amazed at the beauty around me. I'm so grateful to live in the beautiful South. I very much appreciate being able to walk amongst the variety ( Read more... ) -
What do Fannie Flagg and David Baldacci have in common?
Answer: their books on CD can be found at Cracker Barrel. After an exhausting month, I drove to Minneapolis, Minnesota, to visit my husband. This was a hurried, last minute trip that was much needed on my part and much wanted on my husband's part. I would rather have taken a flight, but the costs was prohibitive being the last minute. So I found ( Read more... ) -
Writers Mindless Daze
The thing I wanted most during my working-for-a-paycheck years was my own time. I find I still have to work at carving it out for myself. When I do, I can usually be found doing what I've done these last several days- butt in chair, eyes glued to a computer screen, working on a short story (okay two or three but who's counting besides me?), adding ( Read more... ) -
Widows, single women, fixing things
Widows and single women have to deal with difficulties every day. God bless them. I just found out my low-light beam is out on my car. I've bought the dang thing and it sits on my passenger seat mocking me. Every day reminding me that it isn't installed. I will have to wait six weeks or so til I see Rusty again or figure out how to do it. Of course ( Read more... ) -
Dot Com, Domains, Names, and Etc.
I mentioned in my previous post the class I've begun with Cyn Mobley (she'll get a google alert now that I've mentioned her name). In this informative class, I'm rubbing elbows with fellow lovers of the written word and learned some great stuff all writers should know about life on the net. Yes, it's true, writer's have to also live in the real ( Read more... ) -
Writing, Serious, Fun
Yesterday, I began a class in Knoxville that I am attending with a writing buddy, Magpie. It's a bit of a drive but we spent most of the time confabbing (is that a word?) about our writing projects for the most part. This writing thing for both of us is not, and I repeat, not a hobby- it's serious. Serious as in serious fun ( Read more... ) -
Surprise, God Shows Up When You Seek Him
Along the lines of 'if you build it, they will come', I firmly believe if you seek it, you shall find it. I mentioned in my recent blog how God had gotten my attention this past weekend. I've been seeking Him more 'as I go' this week and He's done some pretty special things for me already ( Read more... ) -
Musings of the Victim of a Guide's Easy Laugh or God Gets Back at Queenb_write For Skipping Church
I may be completely wrong. But I'm thinking I'm completely right. Yes, I know I should be trying to find a new church. I moved to Chattanooga recently and I have to say I did more visiting new churches before I moved than since (meaning I haven't at all) and I'm feeling the guilt- big time. I have very good excuses. We Southern gals are up on our ( Read more... ) -
Working Out, Exercise, Futility
This working out thing just ain't working out for me! I bike the Riverwalk and then some to get in around 20 miles roundtrip, sweating profusely and looking slightly better than the wet dishrag I left in my sink. I walk my neighborhood wearing a weight-vest for 1 1/2 to 2 hours looking like I belong on a swat team and I'm searching out a house to ( Read more... )