Butt In Chair Right in the butt! Just hours before I was to sit down for four days of inspirational information provided by SCBWI's Summer Spectacular I was stung in the rear while mowing my lawn. Recalling Bruce Coville's, as well as many other's, suggestion of (BIC or Butt In Chair) as to how one can achieve their goals, the last thing I wanted to do was put my sore, swollen, itchy rear end in a chair. I sat on the edge of my chair …
Planting Seeds
Wanted or Weed. Today's the one year anniversary of my mom's passing. She planted seeds that will grow on and on. I use to think it was my father who instilled my love for growing my own food and nurturing plants to make my home beautiful and welcoming. As I gathered salad greens last night with my daughter, who helped me plant them, I realized, however, it was my mother who had introduced me to gardening in just that same way I'd …
Free Roaming
Free to roam or stuck at home? I generally am around home as I work from home. But I'm sure most people who are stuck at home are noticing so much more around their home environment lately. Even though I've had a busy year with unexpected family situations during this pandemic, I too have been more aware of the vivid colors in my garden's flowers. Little creatures who romp about, and flit in and out of my yard are more on my radar as of late. …