Monthly Archives: May 2012

Garden Foe

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

I tend to get a tad behind on my outdoor chores – well, most of my chores – during the Spring.  I intend to plant as soon as the threat of frost has past, but it never works out that … Continue reading →

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Just Write: Self-shaming Sunday…er…Wednesday update

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

When I last left you, I was struggling to find Anna’s new voice.  I received some great suggestions from my fellow writers and bloggers, and I thank you all for that.  It helped.  I must say once I reconciled myself … Continue reading →

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Evening glow

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

There are a lot of things I should have done tonight – a blog update, a hospital scene for my WIP, a load of laundry or two – but the setting sun cast an inviting glow across my backyard and … Continue reading →

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Morning Dew

Posted on May 27, 2012 by

I haven’t had the opportunity to get out and practice with my camera lately.  This morning, I had the itch to shoot something, anything.  My backyard was the logical place to start.  It was early enough that everything was still … Continue reading →

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Things I learned this week

Posted on May 26, 2012 by

I learned this week… …that it’s turning out to be a rough year for music.  This week we lost another great – Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees.  As I said last week, the Bee Gees were a staple in … Continue reading →

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Scarborough Faire

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

My camera and I – and my family – embraced our inner geek and went to the local Renaissance fair this weekend.  As an avid people watcher, I am always intrigued by the array of people who frequent these festivals, … Continue reading →

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Just Write: Self-shaming Sunday update

Posted on May 20, 2012 by

This week I delved in and began the process of actually rewriting my WIP.  I must say that it did not go as smoothly as I’d hoped.  I am struggling with Anna’s new role.  She is less solitary in this … Continue reading →

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Things I learned this week

Posted on May 19, 2012 by

I learned this week… …that Donald “Duck” Dunn has died.  You might not recognize his name, but I guarantee you that at some point, you’ve heard his telltale bass line.   He was a member of the studio band at Stax … Continue reading →

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Cake for everyone!

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

One year ago today, I posted my very first blog entry.  I did it in an effort to find out who I am in life and to find my creative voice.  I think I’ve largely succeeded, though I imagine with … Continue reading →

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Just Write: Let the writing begin!

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

Do you smell that? That is the smell of uninhibited creativity. What?  Smell’s like burning plastic… …humph. Today, I am getting back into the groove.  Though, if the truth be told, I haven’t really fallen off of the writing wagon. … Continue reading →

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After the Rain

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

The night before my photo taking excursion to the Chihuly exhibit at the Dallas Arboretum, it rained.  When I was sifting and sorting through the photo files, I discovered that I took quite a few pictures of the water droplets … Continue reading →

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At the Dallas Arboretum

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

Over the weekend, I went with my writing group to the Dallas Arboretum to photograph the Dale Chihuly exhibit, currently on display.  It was spectacular and I took a ridiculous amount of photographs.  When I was going through them, I … Continue reading →

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Chihuly at the Dallas Arboretum

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

Yesterday I went on a little photo taking excursion with my writing group.  From now until mid-Fall, the Dallas Arboretum is displaying glass sculptures by artist Dale Chihuly.  As a novice photographer, I found that while they are brilliant to … Continue reading →

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Things I learned this week

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

I learned this week.. …that I’ve successfully conquered another semester – with all A’s, thank you very much.  It’s a great feeling, like the weight of the world has been lifted off my shoulders and the road to a carefree … Continue reading →

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Just Write: Beginnings

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

Plato once said that “the most important part of a work is the beginning.” Planning is key. I think for most of us mere mortals, this philosophy holds true.  Unfortunately, I had to learn this lesson the hard way – … Continue reading →

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Things I learned this week

Posted on May 6, 2012 by

This week I learned… …that sometimes being a responsible adult sucks.  It’s that time of year again when everything converges and there just isn’t enough hours in the day to get it all done.  There’s certainly no time to do … Continue reading →

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Flower Power

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

Just because they make me smile.

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