tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35328044824179210742024-03-18T23:21:40.657-05:00Sand Castles and Snow FortsSand Castles and Snow Fortshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447026893775380783noreply@blogger.comBlogger231125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532804482417921074.post-80811532237329857832024-01-03T21:54:00.002-06:002024-01-03T21:54:10.672-06:00Happy IWSG Day!<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="320" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYnQYkpXevJ33X19D8s_HfU9p1A6EqniohyphenhyphenxkrLQWFo-3XaG9IIXl4dIRSvStdYkZuJXdUX5rLI6SrQdoVc1ekCVfaiIVXE9RZSujMYP4SRMscPkarbwdVpzk3wGWdVy3kz1MmGtSVJsIvTVp8oV9EWjrmO02BBUMkw68xiN6Vplya7Y9RgIvHg2l8NHar/s1600/Insecure%20Writers%20Support%20Group%20Badge.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="background-color: #f4f2f8; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><i>January 3 question: </i></b><span style="background-color: #f4f2f8; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;"><b><i>Do you follow back your readers on BookBub or do you only follow back other authors?</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #f4f2f8; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #f4f2f8; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I haven't been on BookBub in so long I guess I didn't know I could follow! Perhaps I need to be more active. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So with the new year there's a lot of talk about resolution. I didn't make one this year. I decided to make sure I write at least 500 words a day. That's something I know I can do. Oh sure, I could vow to lose weight, and I probably will, but I don't want to fail the first month, so a writing goal is much easier! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Plus, I'm going to do more marketing and platform building. Writing... that's what I want to do, but marketing is a necessity! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What do you do to help market yourself? </div><br /><p></p>Sand Castles and Snow Fortshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447026893775380783noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532804482417921074.post-2061648714935278292024-01-01T09:40:00.000-06:002024-01-01T09:40:05.114-06:00Happy New Year! <p>Hello lovely friends! I do love the beginning of a new year! Not the resolutions though, just the birth of a new year. Time passes so fast andn I love all the things about my family that have changed over the years. How I wish my fabulous four could stay little, but they are growing to be such amazing people that I can't wait to see what they acccomplish this year! </p><p>So to you all I pray for blessings in your year, the hopes of dream coming true, the chance to love, the chance to live, and may all your days be filled with precious memories! </p><p>Happy New Year! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirRfKhx3WnymL57oS0b0pCY-2FxsLsLAY4N2NfMhTpRQRO-KheEnefzhe3XB731ieQzXWI4XQVyUBqqeXL4a1MoHs3mXITaEaIoH-D0-ivMjqXKOqtkqHPNCon62KKviKsbGv-_RaONBb4W4vjxgNanYPLJcRkv0b_YfDRu8LNHuQ5fEKSaCtEC8vea4Lq/s1000/21c00a4688c392f267f4d9a3cfa7b12f.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="562" data-original-width="1000" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirRfKhx3WnymL57oS0b0pCY-2FxsLsLAY4N2NfMhTpRQRO-KheEnefzhe3XB731ieQzXWI4XQVyUBqqeXL4a1MoHs3mXITaEaIoH-D0-ivMjqXKOqtkqHPNCon62KKviKsbGv-_RaONBb4W4vjxgNanYPLJcRkv0b_YfDRu8LNHuQ5fEKSaCtEC8vea4Lq/s320/21c00a4688c392f267f4d9a3cfa7b12f.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Sand Castles and Snow Fortshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447026893775380783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532804482417921074.post-83617027635581874382023-11-21T18:34:00.001-06:002023-11-21T18:34:16.852-06:00Make The Most Of It<p> As authors, most of us fall short when it comes to marketing. The book business is the tough part of writing a book. I'm not the best at social media because life is busy, but I'm working on it. I would love to hear your tips and tricks of marketing and platform building. </p><p>I feel like I'm starting over all of the time, but this time I want to learn more. Give me all of your wisdom from the blogosphere because tiktok is crazy! hahaha</p><p>I do have a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/325263433586577" target="_blank"><b>launch party</b></a> on Monday, November 27, for my new book, <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Discovering-Christmas-Vanessa-Hancock-ebook/dp/B0CLKZ3NYJ?ref_=ast_author_mpb" target="_blank">DISCOVERING CHRISTMAS</a></b>, and I hope to see you all there! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD5WbG4uzPgsDA6fm95MCP4uCpzM-NU8MOrSRaDjmq1ijj1pAkLJHa1aeQgmtM9rr9H4o9gzIxqQcg2p9NBJUa_8PqTN1jTonz2rvuC0B4TIRmceSJQ-pewpo-NopOiCmG3RIulG6ZPWaytsjbrPXvhAGOpaaLcE0BTuPoEUjZKIMVYJWCFXfR3yQ1rQan/s2250/DiscoverinG%20Cristmas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="1410" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD5WbG4uzPgsDA6fm95MCP4uCpzM-NU8MOrSRaDjmq1ijj1pAkLJHa1aeQgmtM9rr9H4o9gzIxqQcg2p9NBJUa_8PqTN1jTonz2rvuC0B4TIRmceSJQ-pewpo-NopOiCmG3RIulG6ZPWaytsjbrPXvhAGOpaaLcE0BTuPoEUjZKIMVYJWCFXfR3yQ1rQan/s320/DiscoverinG%20Cristmas.jpg" width="201" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Sand Castles and Snow Fortshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447026893775380783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532804482417921074.post-46459519790366448382023-10-03T23:37:00.000-05:002023-10-03T23:37:35.380-05:00Writing Together for 31 Days: FRIEND<p> I love this time of year when everyone encourages each other. It's so hard these days to rely or trust others, but every now and then a true FRIEND emerges. </p><p>You know the kind of person I'm talking about. That one person you can share your thoughts with and laugh with. That one person that gets you and doesn't judge. </p><p>Friends should learn to love each other and be honest. I like when that one true friend knows why I might cry, why I might be laughing, and what makes me smile. </p><p>Be the friend that you woud want in your life, and maybe... just maybe... life will be a little more fun along the way! </p>Sand Castles and Snow Fortshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447026893775380783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532804482417921074.post-29288405796695554902023-10-01T21:28:00.001-05:002023-10-01T21:28:51.526-05:00Writing Together for 31 Days: SPACE<p>Writing prompt - SPACE</p><p>An ironic word when trying to fill this space for the first day of writing. </p><p>The next day should be easier... maybe. </p><p>Oh, I know! I'm working on creating the perfect writing space in my house. It's going to be amazing once it's finished. Perhaps on the last day of prompts I can show it off! Happy writing everyone! </p><p>Prompts are wonderful, and this will be a great month of writing! Join the fun and find the prompts on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2321622318025139" target="_blank">Writing Togetehr for 31 Days facebook page</a>. </p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs66KzEPqNxM98RzNX3iWN6HkZHQ5MdX6PBnh1wtT5taCmEFAf5iSeGWuRn6Y53lWcaM9GHXVx4GKsois7kN7wkLZvK2YQjXXpNy-92Vusik9LvPDlWM5Lfk9ZcGhfLGB_DbFFqQ7_Xvo8pcD7THOaD_rgQASylPLnaGKixxHp8wbjW_GmBpS6pVR0HJtl/s1277/31writing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1256" data-original-width="1277" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs66KzEPqNxM98RzNX3iWN6HkZHQ5MdX6PBnh1wtT5taCmEFAf5iSeGWuRn6Y53lWcaM9GHXVx4GKsois7kN7wkLZvK2YQjXXpNy-92Vusik9LvPDlWM5Lfk9ZcGhfLGB_DbFFqQ7_Xvo8pcD7THOaD_rgQASylPLnaGKixxHp8wbjW_GmBpS6pVR0HJtl/s320/31writing.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p>Sand Castles and Snow Fortshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447026893775380783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532804482417921074.post-67895156854693135542023-06-13T18:59:00.002-05:002023-06-13T18:59:27.570-05:00Break the Patterns<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWkGs4vJD0SNlBDuIZTG7LP0CsjKp9qfkqly-D8Xa3JBpkyiDFl9QEYdaRYiHzX0YJOX-n7ywOkcug3K72wcV5jLEiO9x_rTyje7fpMd8aYZT9Q2olG1AqvVbtqyn7z8HLhprijdYZcAwM22BqH59_-IeWGQAnVbQW1QEBuEk1-SG06_o1FgSIRH-aUw/s960/353451523_795896235230280_4417193393408901732_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="768" height="393" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWkGs4vJD0SNlBDuIZTG7LP0CsjKp9qfkqly-D8Xa3JBpkyiDFl9QEYdaRYiHzX0YJOX-n7ywOkcug3K72wcV5jLEiO9x_rTyje7fpMd8aYZT9Q2olG1AqvVbtqyn7z8HLhprijdYZcAwM22BqH59_-IeWGQAnVbQW1QEBuEk1-SG06_o1FgSIRH-aUw/w314-h393/353451523_795896235230280_4417193393408901732_n.jpg" width="314" /></a></div><br /> I'm pretty sure I haven't blogged consistantly in quite some time, and I used to love this! <p></p><p>Break the pattern.</p><p>I used to take good care of myself and considered myself quite fit. Now, I struggle to exercise. </p><p>Break the pattern. </p><p><br /></p><p>What are some things you do to take care of yourself? Are there any habits you would like to stop? </p><p>I'm ready to be unbusy with things and people that don't matter. Toxicity will surely quelch any progress you try to make. Be you. Be a better version of you! </p><p>Be sure to say hello! </p>Sand Castles and Snow Fortshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447026893775380783noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532804482417921074.post-34243194655583643542023-04-04T05:47:00.000-05:002023-04-04T05:47:15.819-05:00A to Z Challenge Letter C is for Crafting<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiift_eSl1agpQ9_GUF2VpyW6n6UeClfRqHwXggH5J47H0VFFHMaADK_up51-br0zoSWD0o0XDafgHvl2UX_5TyFYscMnnsGNDJtr8KYOqjep8cEnq9tWwDNtJGyoLxW2ku83sRXhqBM0DweW8SHPo9oUvoHx-5kesZPaPUlWUCr9oSvi-M4AfW8Uzwng" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiift_eSl1agpQ9_GUF2VpyW6n6UeClfRqHwXggH5J47H0VFFHMaADK_up51-br0zoSWD0o0XDafgHvl2UX_5TyFYscMnnsGNDJtr8KYOqjep8cEnq9tWwDNtJGyoLxW2ku83sRXhqBM0DweW8SHPo9oUvoHx-5kesZPaPUlWUCr9oSvi-M4AfW8Uzwng" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Today for the A to Z Challenge, C is for Crafting and CIRCLES. That's just one of those words if you say too many times it seems to lose all meaning. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Crafting.... I do a lot of it, and I don't seem to finish a lot of projects. When I was married, I walked into my office one day and there were post it notes on different items around the room. A note was on the computer screen that said, "I have counted 25 projects." Well, those were just the 25 he could actually see! hahaha! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love circles, and I'm currently painting a lampshade to resemble Kandinsky Circles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiW6nKtOC-ZU4UUSFLsyHmUzLdBAwiwH1cju8cGXZu13gB38NA1hVOJqQcHB1yJ5o8Oc-8qMxaD7VXa_pad2gUwKPo5Afyzvu_ctzSzAO7QJI6fUt5Ni7HQhCinvUIfZjzRxOEur8zEgWoDQY6uqtI7sRIUumU0t8_BuSL-0wHBbt5aK-uMIuTYQuYCQA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="123" data-original-width="166" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiW6nKtOC-ZU4UUSFLsyHmUzLdBAwiwH1cju8cGXZu13gB38NA1hVOJqQcHB1yJ5o8Oc-8qMxaD7VXa_pad2gUwKPo5Afyzvu_ctzSzAO7QJI6fUt5Ni7HQhCinvUIfZjzRxOEur8zEgWoDQY6uqtI7sRIUumU0t8_BuSL-0wHBbt5aK-uMIuTYQuYCQA" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's my project! I'll update when it's finished! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsws-0bcY62mISeZeVWhPvwgDkyS7grVCEJqUmNjwSUwiuxKjTBMy7U83pWzcdMjzAnZ5woTZW2k3O-vzp4o3Wm_xtiHojr4iUxFWWLXywDGgwcdcZ_kZYNnDo_wiDWgaNLXlDiUkdZjeyedhujFaat1ZP51tncAIq5rUyGjs0VTDmmRdjZt5DCOs99A/s320/IMG_6044.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsws-0bcY62mISeZeVWhPvwgDkyS7grVCEJqUmNjwSUwiuxKjTBMy7U83pWzcdMjzAnZ5woTZW2k3O-vzp4o3Wm_xtiHojr4iUxFWWLXywDGgwcdcZ_kZYNnDo_wiDWgaNLXlDiUkdZjeyedhujFaat1ZP51tncAIq5rUyGjs0VTDmmRdjZt5DCOs99A/s1600/IMG_6044.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>What are different crafts that you like to do or have tried? Are you working on anything right now? <br /><br /><p></p>Sand Castles and Snow Fortshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447026893775380783noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532804482417921074.post-50381841828842718972023-04-03T00:13:00.000-05:002023-04-03T00:13:09.416-05:00A to Z Challenge Letter B <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyoVZpBmhb-_ToDlJI3jL0nRJookPjloYe9OH2r-12IiC5cot2QUIhWVtL5qgwyXrpKdTReMCobPDZbspcy63HEYppTO-pnWRU8HX24awFtUpfM3UFWjZYZa5660aPkv0Sz_kTyIlfKqw7IeQfpgDg9mpCjURhyeDPJdkkVqdVh_8kT9tE7mI7cEsAvw/s400/B.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyoVZpBmhb-_ToDlJI3jL0nRJookPjloYe9OH2r-12IiC5cot2QUIhWVtL5qgwyXrpKdTReMCobPDZbspcy63HEYppTO-pnWRU8HX24awFtUpfM3UFWjZYZa5660aPkv0Sz_kTyIlfKqw7IeQfpgDg9mpCjURhyeDPJdkkVqdVh_8kT9tE7mI7cEsAvw/s320/B.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>For my artistic fun for the letter B I decided to enter the <a href="https://sites.google.com/view/springflingwritingcontest">Spring Fling Contest </a>and write about BEES!!! They have rules to follow, and we are to use a gif for inspiration. It can only be 150 words. Fun!<div class="css-1dbjc4n r-1awozwy r-z2wwpe r-6koalj r-1q142lx" style="-webkit-box-align: center; -webkit-box-direction: normal; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; align-items: center; background-color: white; border-radius: 4px; border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-basis: auto; flex-direction: column; flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px; min-height: 0px; min-width: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; z-index: 0;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="270" data-original-width="480" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlJ8AApqSzifw98dgnokdP2ZypW6lRtLNXiE0qaBqzihWQylicqLdYdZfk61Tnjo5iIJ3ux2i7E9v8iQQ-acG1HShpTrWmiuyIR7_YoyoGezOmR2j22Elau3KRZIp4kJ4h3eS3KpH7sRxlBijiNETanOjWiCWYGFHygWc3WveIJ9ZOWYR842r7EA3viw/s320/giphy.gif" width="320" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>5 Little Buzzing Bees</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-f13ac238-7fff-b7c4-c591-92a577cb2617"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Five little buzzing bees</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Flying through fields a</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">nd over trees</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Find ten flowers </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And buzz with delight</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Five flowers on the left</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Five flowers on the right</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Buzzing this way</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Buzzing that way</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Buzz, buzz, </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Buzzing all day</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Until one buzzing bee said</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"Hey, come count with me!" </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"Buzz!" said one.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"Buzz, Buzz!" said two.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"Buzz, Buzz, Buzz!" said three.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"Let's count more!" said four.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Buzzy, Buzzy, Buzz, Buzz, Buzz!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Said five flying upside down.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So the five flew together counting buzzes, </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And other things close to the ground.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">They counted five dandelions. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">They counted five big sticks.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"We could count the circles we make</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When we fly and do fun tricks!" </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One circle</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Two circles</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Three, four, and five.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Then counting all the things they see</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Flying to the hive.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Five big red balloons </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Floating slowly by</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">And five colorful clouds</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-226b80c9-7fff-ce77-a979-bcd82a02e690"></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">That filled the evening sky.</span></p><br /><br /><br /></span></div>Sand Castles and Snow Fortshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447026893775380783noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532804482417921074.post-54594217410533719952023-04-01T18:41:00.003-05:002023-04-01T19:17:12.773-05:00The A to Z Challenge Letter A <p> It's April, and that means it's time for the A to Z Challenge! </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzyiojdo02Lhk9S1sqvK_Atyk0L0-Ioo3lFdSfxRgzJQMXcxRphc1-clGNsPcncb9nDFPZ3xV2dN-0qwG2opiRQWO65RRv4WDEO2geYZnqnc4xg5z42Im2TG5yPjTkksEg_RSiX6VPFD6t3XqBi7ciJvlxboGAPlOBpfcGIR4503P_er2NbBTYnr4T7w/s320/A.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzyiojdo02Lhk9S1sqvK_Atyk0L0-Ioo3lFdSfxRgzJQMXcxRphc1-clGNsPcncb9nDFPZ3xV2dN-0qwG2opiRQWO65RRv4WDEO2geYZnqnc4xg5z42Im2TG5yPjTkksEg_RSiX6VPFD6t3XqBi7ciJvlxboGAPlOBpfcGIR4503P_er2NbBTYnr4T7w/s1600/A.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>This A to Z challenge I've decided to do something fun each day! Today I should call my theme "I Should be Editing" since my latest mauscript is finished, but in honor of the letter A let's call it "<b>A</b>rtistic Fun!" <p></p><p>My home is literally the land of unfinished projects, but I think by the end of April I can make some fun happen! I can't wait to share some things with you along the way! </p><p>Today is my blank canvas. I do mean that in the literal sense too. My blank canvas is over by my kitchen table! </p><p>Happy A to Z, and I hope to visit with you soon! Tell me something in the comments that you like to do as an artistic outlet! </p><p><br /></p>Sand Castles and Snow Fortshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447026893775380783noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532804482417921074.post-67381427013138196742022-04-03T22:05:00.001-05:002022-04-03T22:05:13.988-05:00Spring Fling Writing Contest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Fun to be a part of the </span><a href="https://sites.google.com/view/springflingwritingcontest" style="text-align: left;">Spring Fling Kidlit Contest. </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://media.giphy.com/media/ZbfBgZMzWrcYxf8IQV/giphy.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="270" data-original-width="480" height="270" src="https://media.giphy.com/media/ZbfBgZMzWrcYxf8IQV/giphy.gif" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>The Spring Three</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-a5929d94-7fff-0d38-ec5f-661c9a9d1100"><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s Spring, and three chicks wanted to play. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The rain stopped and they hopped out of the nest. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“Don’t wander too far, and be watchful.” Mother Hen said. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“We will!” they replied and scurried away. </span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">They began singing as they played. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">They sang of Mother Hen,</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Of the cow grazing in the pasture,</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Of the rainbow in the sky. </span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">They didn’t see the fox hiding behind the tree.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The three ran and twirled and thought only of their fun. </span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The fox snuck toward them as quiet as could be, </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And just before he could leap </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mother Hen beat her wings and squawked her warning!</span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The fox ran, not wanting to fight for his breakfast today. </span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mother Hen turned to her three chicks and hugged them close.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“Be watchful while you play, and know I’m always here.” she said.</span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The four danced and sang together througout the rest of the day. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><br /></p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Sand Castles and Snow Fortshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447026893775380783noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532804482417921074.post-56710294160528196282022-04-02T20:22:00.000-05:002022-04-02T20:22:07.198-05:00A to Z Challenge! Letter B<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLRvi0yxRqEz-HVnAMOl-QXeEyCfBpsPUQNj82ggEf3bVkoMVA58koCOPffCvht8Lidmhqklj1DvYG_OBSrgHFgi3bCzsNym0qcm1jpH2POH9GcZDv1YvoULP0XK62X01gGphiWOl4MSmCtTDbb14PEp0yaYvHSR70aw6SAy9cWeyEKTqvDyDZqlD_ow/s201/2022-BBB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="201" data-original-width="201" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLRvi0yxRqEz-HVnAMOl-QXeEyCfBpsPUQNj82ggEf3bVkoMVA58koCOPffCvht8Lidmhqklj1DvYG_OBSrgHFgi3bCzsNym0qcm1jpH2POH9GcZDv1YvoULP0XK62X01gGphiWOl4MSmCtTDbb14PEp0yaYvHSR70aw6SAy9cWeyEKTqvDyDZqlD_ow/s1600/2022-BBB.jpg" width="201" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's day two of our A to Z challenge brought to you by the letter B! I can just see a letter B bouncing across the screen on Sesame Street! hahaha</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAo8xFAWq8AOuJzhjpfe_V8x9pvOLX-FcmA9mBBrzhnYq-KPUWG6v0-RJm9GTIaWoR4NwQ5ptLyIWYaSGqQ_XP1XG-eeo429NOIZAl_riLoxMF1zm7m1Q1QOUkzaHVQQ52mnjjFObcO5T2rwr37dwJjCbp0ZuVYilbfapA5MQGxkPdssGRbeoMgSwgBg/s1980/00100410041_1Hv2q0V.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1980" height="175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAo8xFAWq8AOuJzhjpfe_V8x9pvOLX-FcmA9mBBrzhnYq-KPUWG6v0-RJm9GTIaWoR4NwQ5ptLyIWYaSGqQ_XP1XG-eeo429NOIZAl_riLoxMF1zm7m1Q1QOUkzaHVQQ52mnjjFObcO5T2rwr37dwJjCbp0ZuVYilbfapA5MQGxkPdssGRbeoMgSwgBg/s320/00100410041_1Hv2q0V.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As I was searching through the store to find fun and crazy items for my blog, I did find what I feel is the best respresentation of the letter B. The <b>b</b>ook <b>Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?</b> by <b>B</b>ill Martin, Jr. is one of my favorites, and I love that I can find it in just about anywhere I go. If you see it, and you don't have it, buy it. Your kids will love it! Your grandkids will love it! Buy a copy for your child's teacher, and she'll love it! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjezGZXFkIkiGyP_v270237_xdgakBp_vUpXNnsXt6gBT8yq2Kd1BR2xCMh8Ck2E9tv8NR__N5RoWY97Ia0Q9cmsm323B0ZDIb1qFgUdwndgjdb5D9zpG3xnwdl5Qk94j50mYH0OdwZEpKTjk0iohV6lnMTMo2hPBIkwnNbxnEK0T0y5URQgeojebpvmQ/s4032/IMG_3490.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjezGZXFkIkiGyP_v270237_xdgakBp_vUpXNnsXt6gBT8yq2Kd1BR2xCMh8Ck2E9tv8NR__N5RoWY97Ia0Q9cmsm323B0ZDIb1qFgUdwndgjdb5D9zpG3xnwdl5Qk94j50mYH0OdwZEpKTjk0iohV6lnMTMo2hPBIkwnNbxnEK0T0y5URQgeojebpvmQ/s320/IMG_3490.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My word for today is </div><p></p><section class="article-body" data-v-218e08a7="" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(33, 150, 243, 0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; border-color: currentcolor; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><div data-v-218e08a7="" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(33, 150, 243, 0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; border-color: currentcolor; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><h2 style="--tw-border-opacity: 1; --tw-ring-color: rgba(33, 150, 243, 0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; border-color: rgba(163, 178, 186, var(--tw-border-opacity)); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-weight: 400; line-height: 2.75rem; margin: 2.1875rem 0px 1.5625rem; padding: 0px 0px 0.625rem; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: small;">Bastion (noun) - a place that is well-defended, but it can also be used to describe an institution or person who holds firm to principles. Example: "The city library was a bastion to the importance of books."</span></h2></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: small;">Not to be confused with Bastian! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNmxm0jJk6mSGh-sKJJr37CimcgsYASHCe7ksFXaM3FSvDyrHHFvRW6mm1MQaMM8qkbu5L9LaWWL3YVKDUAOsQR07r01Gvgw3A4SrNZcCiBD0vgzS8ojs9zmURqREiSF-Z91_d49W87bN45LBPtsEled6S6imqj-sLSlmivcnYfYjl3bnpWquYJlyRcQ/s1700/never-ending-story.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="956" data-original-width="1700" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNmxm0jJk6mSGh-sKJJr37CimcgsYASHCe7ksFXaM3FSvDyrHHFvRW6mm1MQaMM8qkbu5L9LaWWL3YVKDUAOsQR07r01Gvgw3A4SrNZcCiBD0vgzS8ojs9zmURqREiSF-Z91_d49W87bN45LBPtsEled6S6imqj-sLSlmivcnYfYjl3bnpWquYJlyRcQ/s320/never-ending-story.webp" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: times; font-size: small;">Happy blogging, and may your stories be never-ending! </span></div></div></section><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Sand Castles and Snow Fortshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447026893775380783noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532804482417921074.post-58477910362817776622022-04-01T23:05:00.005-05:002022-04-01T23:36:25.721-05:00The A to Z Challenge!! Letter A<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglh3eWan9y06Hf27i5REwLVCuGTIqs7oahtIH8Y2AjDeTOUMt0mX9jAdXRRWaOfz-mxPUbsK6OuvQjxzNUN9GX00DegGt_3qNRBxe_6BxfSJXt54-J_4HhfxaLLM_CPfwD_LAbtZL5E6uxBmAYHDUh82zrMTNILnj7GaY8tbVc-MR9M7DS_wkwmi-3Gg/s201/2022-AAA.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="201" data-original-width="201" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglh3eWan9y06Hf27i5REwLVCuGTIqs7oahtIH8Y2AjDeTOUMt0mX9jAdXRRWaOfz-mxPUbsK6OuvQjxzNUN9GX00DegGt_3qNRBxe_6BxfSJXt54-J_4HhfxaLLM_CPfwD_LAbtZL5E6uxBmAYHDUh82zrMTNILnj7GaY8tbVc-MR9M7DS_wkwmi-3Gg/s1600/2022-AAA.jpg" width="201" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A giant welcome to all of you that drop by! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's time again for the A to Z Challenge in the blogosphere! It's such an entertaining time as we all visit one another. This year I've decided to do something a little different. I was out and about having a family fun day with my kids, and the stores seem a bit crazy this time of year! So many items that made me laugh today, and so many interesting things that made me smile. So I'm collecting pictures of fun items to share with you that you might miss out there! Feel free to comment with any pictures of things you might discover while you're shopping. The stores are lacking right now in so much, but if you pay attention, you might just have some fun! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Oh, and I'm adding a rare or uncommon word for each day! Just a bit of fun as you go! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Today is the letter A, and I found Amazing Putty! It changes color when you touch it! If you haven't tried it, get it! It's calming and a lot of fun! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXRE5Hx4UZRDiPAr3xkRcgCxn2Xac01nh22uIVQGl69rq7TNVmHlvaRP_IYwV22wtMiekGqYI3ojNA_egFLr3105Q_ICARYmFkmAkn3ck_eNGbxbhRQK4_BTdy4fdIfRzS3JgFaMeGymo-Xn-GjFgCQM6e7z5Ph6sTsYBsZ3DW6Fhq087ubMc2S9agWQ/s4032/IMG_3489.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXRE5Hx4UZRDiPAr3xkRcgCxn2Xac01nh22uIVQGl69rq7TNVmHlvaRP_IYwV22wtMiekGqYI3ojNA_egFLr3105Q_ICARYmFkmAkn3ck_eNGbxbhRQK4_BTdy4fdIfRzS3JgFaMeGymo-Xn-GjFgCQM6e7z5Ph6sTsYBsZ3DW6Fhq087ubMc2S9agWQ/s320/IMG_3489.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Putty has come a long way! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj_df74OweAKisCIYPVpJ2gsbaiy9pSuf5DmjC2D7sMx1cKgzL9Pn_2LvPYVtyiep6uKcC7-kkEbb3f-IVqbbouhtVhqJOdTo5rMt8veKnR9IAX1ED96cIpvkmZvzKkSXFQKfOrgvIiXTTF6hM2G0_eoI7T5ZfFvvS7XbYpEhCs_lqnMeYCw4c2wGEcg/s231/download.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="218" data-original-width="231" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj_df74OweAKisCIYPVpJ2gsbaiy9pSuf5DmjC2D7sMx1cKgzL9Pn_2LvPYVtyiep6uKcC7-kkEbb3f-IVqbbouhtVhqJOdTo5rMt8veKnR9IAX1ED96cIpvkmZvzKkSXFQKfOrgvIiXTTF6hM2G0_eoI7T5ZfFvvS7XbYpEhCs_lqnMeYCw4c2wGEcg/s1600/download.jpeg" width="231" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can even make your own! Here's a post that have 25+ recipes for homemade putty! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.naturalbeachliving.com/putty-recipes/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="579" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6GWdVRv_2vk9AdJXPjpOSXE9hTvt7GC--BkSw9JcvS8p_QnpfjyWoWTcrNOYAZmzoUW1OAuua2dU7b1B_RBUa1OLBIjhkMo2KB0li-xetJN8qSL5ZsVUe_7ElEaC0x8TJONtLA5luxQENHjd2kLLio5acaDowI2zd-Xus_pl3B3KAIl08kwNh_v_8VQ/s320/putty-recipes--579x1024.jpg" width="181" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My uncommon A word for today is... <b>Apricate</b>. <span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87);">A beautiful and uncommon word</span><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87);"> which </span><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87);">means to bask in the sunshine. </span></span><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); letter-spacing: 0em;"><span style="font-family: times;">Example: "The cat lay apricating on the back of the couch near the window." </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-family: "Helvetica Neue", -apple-system, "system-ui", BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 2.125rem;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Enjoy the A to Z this year! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Sand Castles and Snow Fortshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447026893775380783noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532804482417921074.post-91800838572329949812022-01-08T19:22:00.001-06:002022-01-08T19:47:06.146-06:00Knots In My Stomach! <p> Ever have those? That dread that causes your stomach to tie up. That ache! It's as if the world sways and turns and you're just trying to hold on! This is me today!!</p><p>Why you ask am I so nervous? I have sent my latest manuscript to a publisher, and I'm hoping this is the one! </p><p>We always hope for the best, right? Sometimes it's hard to believe in yourself, but if you don't, how can anyone else? </p><p>So, now I wait, and I'm believing. I can't wait to share this story with you once it's published! You can find the title on the "<a href="http://sandcastlesandsnowforts.blogspot.com/p/preorder-friday-lunch.html">My Books</a>" page. Updates</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyIZCZ-5mDJwXspI4hP0eJEpGGdgmIgmffTdtShakxMEaiHS-3R2dqiFtYskLpiAbwA_LnkIyrnL_Qv56dJQRG3Jxo1uWNy94SeohZQ3udY4xqP3CVt6yFjsIguwxmk-IfsvcZu65zHBRMHJJty3SJkX4GZwzw_0fpkTT72WbIqcgDF3j4izPeXilNDQ=s672" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="274" data-original-width="672" height="130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyIZCZ-5mDJwXspI4hP0eJEpGGdgmIgmffTdtShakxMEaiHS-3R2dqiFtYskLpiAbwA_LnkIyrnL_Qv56dJQRG3Jxo1uWNy94SeohZQ3udY4xqP3CVt6yFjsIguwxmk-IfsvcZu65zHBRMHJJty3SJkX4GZwzw_0fpkTT72WbIqcgDF3j4izPeXilNDQ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Sand Castles and Snow Fortshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447026893775380783noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532804482417921074.post-1049275436699610372022-01-01T17:58:00.000-06:002022-01-01T17:58:04.908-06:00Happy New Year! <p> The shaking off of the old and embracing the new! I love New Year's Day. There's just something about the beautiful release of a year gone by. I needed to run into this new year. So many are struggling right now. Let's make the most of our days together. We don't have to trudge through this world alone or quiet. So when you need a friend, drop by here and let's chat. When you need someone to listen, you'll always find an ear here. Make your life yours again. Time to live. Time to love. Love... I can see that for me again. It's time. We shall see. Let's laugh together this year. My entire household was sick through Christmas and we missed all the family together time. Now I think I'll try to have a little Christmas in my every day. Let's celebrate the good in each day together! Drop by again soon! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEglcL_d8Ggkm55RW2lkM_41k_tkLb2Cr354osOmQrliNg4NaqdIv-6xiv8LnLXbvj4-ytxpiJg_gPkgtO4LijolaSGFTLWxXZdtOV7Vs0RW1euX_zM7gKLmsvKe6LPvmaSGVI8Up9Rg--13O4hoahssY748oCc-LLsDl8-On_q_hgY8My1hk8DYJeEhcw=s1920" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEglcL_d8Ggkm55RW2lkM_41k_tkLb2Cr354osOmQrliNg4NaqdIv-6xiv8LnLXbvj4-ytxpiJg_gPkgtO4LijolaSGFTLWxXZdtOV7Vs0RW1euX_zM7gKLmsvKe6LPvmaSGVI8Up9Rg--13O4hoahssY748oCc-LLsDl8-On_q_hgY8My1hk8DYJeEhcw=w251-h446" width="251" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Sand Castles and Snow Fortshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447026893775380783noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532804482417921074.post-28483043430113578682021-12-29T22:14:00.000-06:002021-12-29T22:14:19.897-06:00STORYSTORM and 2022The coming of the new year! I'm not a fan of change, but I do love new beginnings. Hopefully we will all see a better year than what many have endured for so many months now. <div><br /></div><div>For all my writer friends, hop over to <a href="https://taralazar.com/2021/12/27/storystorm-2022-registration/" target="_blank">Tara Lazar</a>'s and register for the 2022 STORYSTORM! It's such great fun every year, and I think we all need to add a little more fun to our schedules this year! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3E2MDFbotBPsskW0Oc0Wye1kkuTW_soxHNfI5ETQJlHfCrFJ5VUR7mlHSmYCMFfqKZPXam1k3j1HYVcrHVPfqP1y91-9NdR6YzIJFKYSp0A-c307gM7Zm9gbnUERuiXavVP7mGiAOZ5qU_WCk4aXbUYgQ4rrS8QKoTzyhoDnjGIXkOVPDf3PMZnyYDg=s490" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="490" data-original-width="490" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3E2MDFbotBPsskW0Oc0Wye1kkuTW_soxHNfI5ETQJlHfCrFJ5VUR7mlHSmYCMFfqKZPXam1k3j1HYVcrHVPfqP1y91-9NdR6YzIJFKYSp0A-c307gM7Zm9gbnUERuiXavVP7mGiAOZ5qU_WCk4aXbUYgQ4rrS8QKoTzyhoDnjGIXkOVPDf3PMZnyYDg=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My sweet friends, do something new for you! Don't put things off! 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This is the life we've been given. No more waiting on our dreams. Let's have some fun together this year! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tell me something you have planned for 2022! </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Sand Castles and Snow Fortshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447026893775380783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532804482417921074.post-38638186611283639472020-10-31T14:04:00.001-05:002020-10-31T14:20:35.786-05:00Prepping for NaNo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU21AVxY6g8fTU9JJ45K0sJRaaWlslB_Yq3GT11cQ4LQWcrrcMKAD5DfM6kODr6GBm11MYFKOegMILf56NLZkxibZlKYlsgI3mKrRcyzPZN2K4-xsjL9ZeX8v9tY73u_lgqb-Ztzv4wHIL/s225/images.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU21AVxY6g8fTU9JJ45K0sJRaaWlslB_Yq3GT11cQ4LQWcrrcMKAD5DfM6kODr6GBm11MYFKOegMILf56NLZkxibZlKYlsgI3mKrRcyzPZN2K4-xsjL9ZeX8v9tY73u_lgqb-Ztzv4wHIL/s0/images.png" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p>It's that time of year, my friends! Have you signed up for NaNoWriMo? It's National Novel Writing Month. If you've never tried it, this is the link to sign up. <a href="https://nanowrimo.org/">https://nanowrimo.org/</a></p><p>I love the inspiration that NaNo creates among the writing community. I'm especially thrilled when two of my daughters have joined it with me. If you're participating, buddy me! <a href="https://nanowrimo.org/participants/vanessa-hancock">https://nanowrimo.org/participants/vanessa-hancock</a></p><p>I've just completed a new short story. If you like a thriller, Line 3 is for you! Go grabe your copy! <a href="https://amzn.to/3kMwOLc">https://amzn.to/3kMwOLc</a></p><p>I'm starting writing at midnight! Let me know if you're joining NaNoWriMo! </p><p><br /></p>Sand Castles and Snow Fortshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447026893775380783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532804482417921074.post-6601965628363893532020-07-01T09:55:00.003-05:002020-07-01T09:56:42.421-05:00Happy July 1st IWSG!!! <img alt="IWSG Badge" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFhfgTqhKLqNNz-sDROIifArjdpjqR__VinJRb_gGv9J_tvmYUZYPf6fxcoMlN7bn0L2yv8gNMk261OrO_6e9PIiWwmgrH17MRqDkDYRlb9WV5VvD0SxgFSbftPLJgeNgUukqTi_O-B20/w306-h301/Insecure+Writers+Support+Group+Badge.jpg" width="306" /><div><br /></div><div>Taking time from blogging and focusing on teaching had been good for me, but I'm ready to jump back in and try again! There are quite a few "fresh starts" on this blog, and each of them are real and good for their time. A fresh start is good for you! Making life count. Making memories. Creating time to do the things you love. </div><div><br /></div><div>I have a new manuscript ready to send out, and while it's exciting, it's exhausting. My last publisher closed due to health reasons, and now the hunt begins anew. </div><div><br /></div><div>While writing is a major part of who I am, I am thankful to see my kids venturing into the world of writing! My oldest has a publisher reviewing her manuscript. This will be her first novel! I'll keep you updated! </div><div><br /></div><div>The July 1st question for the IWSG -<font face="times"> <span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;">July 1 question - There have been many industry changes in the last decade, so what are some changes you would like to see happen in the next decade? Goodness, so many changes! I think all publishers should be in a place to accept email submissions. 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There is so much to consider in preparation for a garden spot. Once the area was cleared, I made a huge burn pile. It's exciting to see the spot coming along. I love working outside. Writing comes easy when you give the mind time to be at peace. Short post for the short time left to post. </div>
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<br />Sand Castles and Snow Fortshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447026893775380783noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532804482417921074.post-22879909139968661752020-04-01T11:07:00.000-05:002020-04-01T11:07:25.420-05:00A to Z Challenge - Letter A <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've started the A to Z challenge for the last two years, and I've tried to do the same theme. I've tried to start a little garden area outside my house, and I anticipated using the A to Z challenge to write my way through the process. Well, two years ago I made it to the letter C. Last year I made it to B. How about this year I make it all the way through! So for my posts this year I'm going to complete my small garden, I'll be posting the creative way we are using our time at our house, and fun surprises along the way.<br />
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I have the perfect little space for where I want to plant a garden. However, it's completely covered with weeds and briars. As I assess the area, I decide this is the space I'm claiming. Time to get to work!<br />
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A little bit of fun. My lastest character creation. Meet Sally Snail. </div>
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Talent. We have talent of some kind. Something we are good at doing that gives us an outlet of creativity. Some talents lay dormant simply waiting to be discovered, while others are nurtured daily.<br />
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One of my daughters loves to draw. She draws, paints, and now sculpts. Daily taking time to do what she enjoys makes everything she tries an adventure. She doesn't ask for approval. She doesn't seek recognition. She simply creates.<br />
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I think of all she could do with this beautiful talent, and I've encouraged her to pursue different avenues. She considers my suggestions, but she loves to do the thing she loves, and she shares it with others.<br />
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Loving what you do, and doing what you love is important in pursuing your talent. Can you imagine living in a world where people take time to be happy with who they are and nurture their talents? Find the joy in who you are and pursue what makes you happy. Find your TALENT.<br />
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Here's a few samples from her sketch books.<br />
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One of the hardest moments in writing is when an idea surprises me, and I have to add and extend the concept. There is the glorious moment all the pieces of the puzzle fit together and page after page flows into creation! The swirl in my current story displays itself in nature.<br />
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For the letter B my swirl is displayed in blueberries! I chose these because in my mom's yard are huge blueberry bushes that will yield enough blueberries to enjoy every day for breakfast!<br />
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My garden therapy B post is for Butterfly Gardening!<br />
New projects are intimidating, and in truth... I find it easier to stop than to finish. Recent events have given me greater determination to enjoy the process rather than focus on the finish line. I'm hoping to grown Black-Eyed Susans to attract butterflies for my garden! Fun fact - did you know that my name, Vanessa, actually means a flock of butterflies!<br />
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What's your favorite flower to grow?Sand Castles and Snow Fortshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447026893775380783noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532804482417921074.post-60492998472385021892019-04-01T16:59:00.002-05:002019-04-01T16:59:35.146-05:00A to Z Challenge - A <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love the A to Z challenge! There are so many old friends to visit, and so many new friends to make! </div>
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My next novel contains a swirl that's significant to my main characters, so I'm going to see if I can make it through the A to Z swirling different items. I'll also be getting my garden ready this year so I'm going to be adding A to Z facts to go along with my preparation. My writing and my garden are my happy places this year I want to share with you. I look forward to visiting with you!! </div>
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The first swirl.... acorns! Well the tops of acorns. My story to go along with these.... my sweet kids hopped out of my van and picked these up just outside Arby's. They are HUGE! I have a science area in my classroom, and my 4 year old class loves to play with them! </div>
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So far, these are the seeds I have acquired to begin my little garden. It's not going to be much, but it's going to be fun! I'm starting our seeds in our classroom too. We shall see... if I can keep all this stuff alive! My family is not allowed to comment. haha</div>
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Sand Castles and Snow Fortshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447026893775380783noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532804482417921074.post-42495873017219544162019-02-03T20:38:00.001-06:002019-02-03T20:38:09.040-06:00#Write28Days - 3 GLOW<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vOPliKfxk8Y" width="480"></iframe><br />
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Day 3 writing prompt for #Write28Days is GLOW.<br />
There are so many amazing places to visit. Wouldn't you love to see the Sea of Stars on the Vaadhoo Island, Maldives?<br />
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Where are some interesting places you've been?Sand Castles and Snow Fortshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447026893775380783noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532804482417921074.post-18145878100899934642019-02-03T19:08:00.002-06:002019-02-03T19:08:48.481-06:00#Write28Days - Day 2 STRIVEDay 2 for the #Write28Days. The prompt for today is STRIVE.<br />
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Strive seems to be a word lost for many these days. What we are striving for, what we are striving to obtain, we are becoming.<br />
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We strive for better health, so we are making life changes to reach that goal.<br />
We are striving for a better relationship, so we make the effort to invest in another person.<br />
We strive for a deeper walk with God, so we spend more time in prayer and with daily Bible reading.<br />
We strive to make our families a priority in a hectic world, so we take time to see the people we want to love.<br />
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Strive... by definition.... "<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">make great efforts to achieve or obtain something."</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Effort.... get up... get moving... make things happen! </span><br />
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The writing prompt for today is BEGIN.<br />
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Having to begin my 28 days of writing after midnight... but it is a beginning.<br />
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Start something new.<br />
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Enjoy your journey!<br />
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