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That’s What She Said
As I approach revising my second novel, I'm eager to be efficient as well as thorough. I have high hopes for this story and I want to make sure my…
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Writing is a Business
I took Friday off. It was grand. I binge watched Louie CK's show on Netflix. I highly recommend using your vacation days, even if it's one day for no reason,…
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First draft of Gabriella and Periwinkle Complete
Drum roll, please! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3R5gHF0vzew I made it!!! The first draft of Gabriella and Periwinkle is complete. Not only did I get those five chapters written, I added another chapter earlier…
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Determination: The Rain Won’t Stop Me
I dropped my son off at high school as the rain water pooled on the side of the road and overflowed the ditches. Our city had received a mighty amount…
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The Not Blog Week
I have been playing Solitaire on my computer for an hour. I'm supposed to be writing this blog. But I'm out, drained, empty. The last six weeks have been nonstop,…
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3 Cheers for Animals Daisy Journey
I am sun burnt, my feet are swollen in agony and I can't seem to get hydrated. But I would do it all again. Troop 13405 lead 40 Daisy girls…
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Girl Scouts: Responsible for What I Say and Do
The girls from Troop 13405 and 13456 earned the first two badges of their aMaze journey by traveling to the Museum District in Houston and visiting the Holocaust Museum. This…
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Six Helpful Writing Blogs
As I trudge my way through the craft of writing, I find myself hungry for more information and helpful hints. I assume many of you look for the same resources.…
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Girl Scout Not-Camping
We tried, but I have to confess. I am a WIMP when it comes to the cold. I have completely acclimated to the Houston weather consisting of nine months of…
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January Progress
So far, so okay, with my yearly plan. Analyze with me and see what you think. A Blog Post Once a Week: I have posted a new blog every Sunday…