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January 21, 2014
One of my mother's quilts

My Mother Quilts

My Mother is an anomaly. She makes beautiful quilts by hand — pre-machine style. She’s not unusual because she quilts… or crochets… Not because she embroidered bluebirds […]
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January 1, 2013
Creative Space for Writers

Big Creativity: Writers in Small Spaces

I just adore this concept for getting a full library into a small space. This space, specifically, is a writer’s nook. Designed by Travis Price Architects, It […]
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June 1, 2012
Which is better: dream or reality?

Which is Better, The Dream or Reality?

Today, the FedEx man delivered my much-coveted purple insulated, stainless steel “sippy” jug. I’ve wanted it for quite some time and was glad to see it […]
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September 13, 2010
Vanning - Taking the show on the road

The Best Laid Plans… Often Go Awry

Soooo, I had it all worked out… and I think that was the first mistake. The Plan: Travel Alex and I were going to be hitting […]
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June 30, 2010
Tree of life

Minimalist Goals and a Focused Life

I’m taking an inventory of my life. I’ve been a simplicity advocate for many years, and yet my own life has been extraordinarily complex. I see […]
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January 12, 2009

Media and Truth: A Mutually Exclusive Relationship?

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted a rant. So, if you want kindness or technical assistance this is not the post for you (use the search […]
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December 1, 2008

Success! (NaBlPoMo) Failure! (NaNoWriMo)

Today is the end of November 2008. I have managed (with this post) to log a blog every single day of the month, as I committed […]
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November 16, 2008

Web conversations: Writing with passion online

A friend contacted me last night with a quandary… He wanted to learn to write with a bit more passion. He felt his style was more […]
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November 14, 2008

Novel-writing month dropout?

I’m not sure if I can do this NaNoWriMo thing and maintain any sense of dignity. What the HECK was I thinking to take that on […]
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