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• Star Wars 4th of July Cookies: Celebrating Independence from the Empire!

  

  Admiral Ackbar: The Shield is down! Commence attack on the Death star's main reactor. Lando Calrissian: We're on our way, Red group, Gold group, all fighters... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2011 CREATIVITY, RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Wedding Bouquet

  

   © Distinct PhotographyI have a crafty side. I used that talent to put together the decorations for my recent wedding. Generally If I can see a craft I can... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2011 CREATIVITY

• Another Writing Lesson…I Hope I Learned It This Time

  Ever get really excited about something for a couple of days and then one day you look at it or think about it and say to yourself, “Ick! What was I thinking?... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2011 CREATIVITY

• American Gods 10th Anniversary

  

  Did you know that the 10th anniversary edition of American Gods by Neil Gaiman was released Tuesday? Have you ever read this book? No? Get thee to a book... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2011 BOOKS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Flash Fiction and a Request

  Hello All! I’ve entered a flash fiction contest. It’s on a website called The Quoteable. They are pretty new but they put out a quarterly print and online... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2011 CREATIVITY

• Tension and Link Salad

  I generally have to be removed from a piece I’ve written for quite a while in order to see it’s weak points. I’m still learning what my writing weaknesses are.... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2011 CREATIVITY

• The Pot Watcher

  

  I wore this in my hair instead of a veil We are back from our honeymoon and we had a lovely time. When we have pictures of the wedding I’ll post the results of... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2011 CREATIVITY, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Wedding Approaches

  

  Today is the first full day of a 2 week vacation! Today will be filled with hair appointments, a Mother Daughter lunch, and Doctor Who with the girls tonight. I... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Keep Trying

  I was very excited about two months ago when I found out my short story was in the second round of a competition. I waited and checked every day after to see... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2011 CREATIVITY

• Star Wars Sunday Morning

  

  What a Sunday morning! We tried to use our new Star Wars pancake molds!Beware! Darth VaderSometimes things don’t turn out the way you expect them to. This... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2011 CREATIVITY, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Don’t Quit Your Day Job

  This week has been as good a reminder as any as to why I keep my day job. It has insurance. My mother has pounded into me the importance of insurance since I wa... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• Asparagus and Mushrooms Recipe

  

  Bunch of Green Giant Asparagus SpearsOne of our favorite side dishes is Asparagus and Mushrooms. We both enjoy it and we can have a lot for very few points. Thi... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2011 CREATIVITY, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Revisiting the New Year’s List

  

  Before I get started here is a pic of one of our Medieval Fair finds. We went last weekend and had a wonderful time. David bought one for me and one for his... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2011 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Coming Up for Air

  I’ve been swimming in a sea of work, wedding, writing, and hmmmm…. What’s another ‘W’ word? Wibbly wobbly dance lessons? Yes, I like that! Sometimes I impress... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2011 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Easy Burrito Supreme

  

  Here is a nifty recipe that I have enjoyed for years converted to the Weight Watchers Points Plus program. It’s very satisfying because it’s made with real... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2011 CREATIVITY, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Trip to the Bookstore

  David and I went to Borders yesterday. I love book stores and I’m glad David doesn’t mind stopping ‘just to look around.” I love the smell of coffee and books... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2011 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Five Writing Mantras That Bear Repeating

  This is a re-post of a re-post. Still....it's a great blog post for all of my writer friends. Click the link and take a gander. Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2011 CREATIVITY

• Hello Again

  

  The wedding is 4 months away. There’s sooooo much to do and I have to wait to do most of it. We’ve chosen the cake. I’m glad that’s over with. I found my shoes... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2011 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Low Points! Easy to Use!

  

  Well, I’ve lost 5 pounds so far! I’m glad this is finally working. It seemed to get off to a slow start. We’ve found some products that make cooking easier and... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2011 CREATIVITY, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Future Famous Writer! Bumper Stickers from Zazzle.com

  The link above is a bumper sticker I designed for a Zazzle contest on Facebook. I didn’t win. I actually came pretty close to being in the top 10 but I didn’t... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2011 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION