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“The cut worm forgives the plow”

This morning I read a quote which was taken from one of the novels by William Blake, an English poet and printmaker. The cut worm forgives the plow. I read that and thought ... what a great analogy....

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Computer woes! I’ll be offline briefly

I'm sorry I cannot check emails and my blog anymore today. Just a precaution. Continue reading →

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Interview with Donna Earnhardt, and book giveaway!

Today I am happy to introduce Donna Earnhardt to my cozy interviewee chair. Please read my March 12 review of her first picture book - Being Frank. Donna lives in North Carolina, USA, is happily...

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We have a winner of Donna Earnhardt’s book Being Frank!

we have a winner of Donna Earnhardt's beautiful picture book "Being Frank"! Continue reading →

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The Definition of a Bestseller (used by permission)

Have you ever asked the question "what makes a book a bestseller?" Here is the article that will help answer that question: Continue reading →

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I’m a proud Canadian blogger

I want to tell you about the lovely red maple leaf you see on my blog, the one that says "Proud Canadian blogger." Continue reading →

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How many people have your name?

Have you ever met someone who shares your name, and then you wondered how many other people have it, too? I have often pondered this same thing. Well, now you can find out. Continue reading →

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Feeling blue, & Emily Dickinson’s poem “I started early”

Last week got away from me. I hate when that happens. Blue isn't just a beautiful colour. Are you familiar with any of Emily Dickinson's poetry? I didn't know much about her or her writing, but awhile...

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You Tube video: cycle of life

Awhile ago I watched this You Tube video and thought you might find it interesting, moving, thought-provoking. Continue reading →

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Saving lives

Now you may be wondering about the title of this post ... Saving lives. It was on the way home we got to be part of another dramatic live-saving adventure. Continue reading →

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We all should have a day to play!

We all should have a day to play! My daughter and I beachcombed on three different beaches, nearly getting stranded in one place which was quite funny although it could have been a real problem. The...

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When Reality smacks you upside the head

Reality bites. hard. Ever notice? Saturday was one of those reality check days. Continue reading →

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NaBloPoMo: leaves in transition

It has been a very busy day but I want to post something before the day is over. I thought you may find the coloration of these maple leaves interesting. Continue reading →

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Passing on history (Singer Featherweight)

In October 2009 my dad gave me my mother's old Singer Featherweight Sewing Machine, shown above. Doing a little research I learned this model is a collectible item of value Continue reading →

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Remembrance Day is tomorrow; updates for NaNoWriMo & PiBoIdMo

Tomorrow is Remembrance Day here in Canada, Veterans Day in the USA. Continue reading →

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Fun stuff to do on the Internet, aka Procrastination activities

I wanted something different - but brief - for my NaBloPoMo post today, and in my search I found some things on the Net that would be great for those times of procrastinating. Call it character or...

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Alzheimer’s caregivers support group & pre-birthday party

Tonight I went to a meeting of the Alzheimer Caregivers Support Group. It is something I don't like to miss. Continue reading →

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Longhand or computer?

Some would call it writer's block, but I call it oppressive tiredness. I hope tomorrow (my new year) is better! When you are working on your story, do you write longhand or do you type? Continue reading →

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Birthday surprises!

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Who was born on your birthday?

When you click on the link ... and enter your birthday month and date it will bring up names of famous people born on your birthday. Continue reading →

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