Family, Gratitude, Writing

Throwback Thursday–On Tuesday

I've always had a bit of rebellion coursing through my veins. Thank goodness it's mellowed as I've gotten older to breaking only trivial rules--like deciding to post a Thursday post on a Tuesday. 🙂 I found another poem I'd written a very long time ago, shortly after the birth of my oldest son, Benjamin, who turns… Continue reading Throwback Thursday–On Tuesday

Alcoholism, Fun, Writing

Throwback Thursday–on Friday

My friend Rachel posted on her blog about her kindergarten teacher and it got me thinking about school. (Yes, I can remember that far back 🙂 ). Her post prompted me to look through my old writing files, including much of my poetry I wrote back then. It made me sad to see how much of it was… Continue reading Throwback Thursday–on Friday

Family, Fun, Gratitude, Quotes, Writing

Healing Words

Today, July 8th, marks eight days of celebrating life, and each day hereafter, yet another. A year ago, I posted a blog entry on life circumstances that have made July a very difficult month to get through. I had mentioned how each year I would find myself holding my breath just waiting for July to end,… Continue reading Healing Words

Fun, Quotes, Writing

Who’s up for Going to Camp?

Where? At Camp NaNo. 🙂 November is National Novel Writing Month but the NaNo team also holds camps in April and July. Though Camp NaNo is somewhat smaller than November's hoopla, from what I see in numbers, it has grown considerably since its inception. The difference between the one held in November and April and July's Camp is… Continue reading Who’s up for Going to Camp?