It's not often that Daniel and I go on vacation just the two of us. In fact, I think this last weekend was the third time in six years. It's hard to leave both kids behind, both logistically and because, well, you know, we actually like hanging out … [Continue reading] about How To Spend A Saturday
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Las Gracias De Dona Diabla
(Just for fun, I'm embracing my Spanglish for this one.) Last Friday la familia y yo took a trip up to San Francisco for an event hosted by the Ecuadorian Consulate. Mi suegro recently published a book se llama "Las Gracias De Dona Diabla." It has … [Continue reading] about Las Gracias De Dona Diabla
I Have Inspired Critical Thought
My Monday morning post has turned into my Monday evening post. So I'm running about 12 hours behind. I figure with the full time job, two kids under 6, the husband, the exercise, and oh yeah, the unfinished novel, a 12 hour lag is not so … [Continue reading] about I Have Inspired Critical Thought
Rock Lake Writers Retreat
It's getting harder and harder to carve out time for my fiction. Life gets busy, and with even the best intentions, I don't set aside enough time for the work I really want to do. So I'm very excited to say that my writing group has rallied to set … [Continue reading] about Rock Lake Writers Retreat
What the Kids Are Reading These Days
A few weeks ago I blogged about this cool, themed birthday party I went to where everyone was supposed to come as their favorite literary character. It was awesome, and the crowd went all out. Did I mention I met Miss Havisham? One of the best … [Continue reading] about What the Kids Are Reading These Days
Red Shirts
As you know, this is not a blog where I review books, but if you've been following very long you also know that I just can't help but share the news if I find I book I totally dig. I just finished reading "Red Shirts," by John Scalzi, and it was … [Continue reading] about Red Shirts
Mood: Improved
Okay, okay, I'm getting over myself. Sorry about the last post. In fact, I almost deleted it, but somehow that seems contrary to the spirit of blogging. Embrace the good, the bad, and the whiny, I say. So onward and upward. I think I was just … [Continue reading] about Mood: Improved