Tag Archives: Life

A blog birthday

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

So, the old blog turns 2 today. Cake balls for everyone!

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Retribution: Anna begins

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

I’m going to try something new. Something that scares the shit out of me. I’m going to share with you a bit of the first chapter of my WIP. Why? Because it’s time to take another step outside my comfort … Continue reading →

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Embarrassment of Richest TBR Challenge – April Check-In

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

At the beginning of the year, I decided to participate in the Embarrassment of Riches reading challenge hosted by author Patricia Burroughs.   The goal of the challenge is to make a dent in that stack of books I have been … Continue reading →

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Camp NaNoWriMo: the aftermath

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

On Saturday, I surpassed my Camp NaNoWriMo goal by 4K+ words. That means I won. Yippee! Time for a celebration. Tequila and Ren Faire, it is. Don’t judge me. So, now it’s over.  The euphoria that comes with accomplishment is … Continue reading →

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The bee and the bluebonnet

Posted on April 26, 2013 by

I’m as busy as a bee in a bluebonnet field, working to win Camp NaNoWriMo. I can see the finish line dancing on the horizon.  

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Flower power Friday

Posted on April 19, 2013 by

All of my spare writing minutes have been devoted to my Camp NaNo project, so the blog has suffered.  However, I thought I would share this delicate beauty from my last trip to the Dallas Arboretum. I think it’s an … Continue reading →

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Last one standing

Posted on April 14, 2013 by

I needed a little alone time today, so I loaded up my camera gear, grabbed a notebook and schlepped into the city.  My destination?  The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, of course.  I spent this beautiful spring Sunday meandering through … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Friday

Posted on April 12, 2013 by

After a hair-raising week capped off by an unwelcome visit from old man winter, I think a little color is in order. Enjoy.

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Happy camping: Day 10

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

So, I made it through ten days of Camp NaNoWriMo virtually unscathed.  Seriously, nary a scratch.  I have surpassed the 10K mark, rounded the corner of my first turning point, and am quickly closing in on 11K words written. A … Continue reading →

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Almost Friday

Posted on April 4, 2013 by

Another gorgeous weekend is so close I can almost reach out and touch it.

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The look of 40

Posted on February 26, 2013 by

Last June, I turned forty.  A dubious milestone no woman strives to achieve but like most unpleasant things in life, aging is completely unavoidable.  I took it on the chin.  I didn’t take to my bed in a blubbering fit … Continue reading →

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Waiting for spring

Posted on February 23, 2013 by

I have been sitting here all morning avoiding my WIP by sifting through some old photos I shot last spring. I can’t wait for everything to bloom again. Here are few of the more interesting ones. Enjoy. The bee is … Continue reading →

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Things I learned this week

Posted on February 13, 2013 by

“Proof brevity does not protect against dullness.”  – Jonny Lee Miller as Sherlock Holmes in regard to Twitter. I learned this week… …that I don’t have to worry about those pesky little logarithms, after all.  My Historical Geology professor announced … Continue reading →

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Distractions

Posted on February 10, 2013 by

I am writing an action scene today. Leo Baxter is tracking an Albanian through the dark alleyways of east London.  Little does he know, in about ten minutes he will become the hunted and end up in a dank cell … Continue reading →

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Finding lost treasures

Posted on February 6, 2013 by

Do you know what I love? Finding things I thought were lost forever. Yesterday, tucked away in a dark dusty place, I found a set of books I could have sworn perished in a house fire six years ago. I … Continue reading →

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Things I learned this week

Posted on February 3, 2013 by

“The wisest are the most annoyed at the loss of time.”             – Dante Alighieri This week I learned: …that there were a few notable anniversaries: My favorite novel Pride & Prejudice was first published 200 years ago (January 27, … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Dad

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

My dad passed away almost six years ago.  Today would have been his birthday.   In celebration, I’m sharing with you a few of his favorite songs – songs that make me feel close to him. Enjoy.

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Things I learned this week

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

I learned this week: …that Historical Geology is not going to be a cake walk. From the course material: “The study of sedimentary rocks can involve many scientific disciplines.  Considerable knowledge of mathematics, biology, and physics is required to fully … Continue reading →

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Things I learned during the holidays – and an award

Posted on January 10, 2013 by

“Some people see the glass half full. Others see it half empty. I see a glass that’s twice as big as it needs to be.” – George Carlin I learned during the holidays… …that snow on Christmas is nice. Lingering … Continue reading →

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Water lilies

Posted on December 27, 2012 by

I went to the Dallas Arboretum this weekend to see the Chihuly exhibit.  Beyond the customary landscaping pansies and evergreens, I didn’t expect to see much in the way of colorful blooms.  It is, after all, December.  Not much grows … Continue reading →

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