To push myself forward as a writer, I recently joined, IWSG, the Insecure Writers Support Group. IWSG was started by Alex J. Cavanaugh in an effort to assist writers from all stages, those who are unpublished to bestsellers, with overcoming their writing fears, struggles, doubts, and concerns. IWSG helps writers build confidence, something I'm in dire … Continue reading IWSG October 2018
Plein Air Writing
It was a gorgeous fall morning, cloudless blue skies, crisp air, and the faint smell of wood smoke tickling my nose. I flitted around the house gathering stuff together, mentally checking each item off my list. Composition book, two pens (an extra just in case), sweater, coffee. Something was missing. Ah yes, a chair to … Continue reading Plein Air Writing
IWSG-September 2018
To push myself forward as a writer, I recently joined, IWSG, the Insecure Writers Support Group. IWSG was started by Alex J. Cavanaugh in an effort to assist writers from all stages, those unpublished to bestsellers, with overcoming their writing fears, struggles, doubts, and concerns. IWSG helps writers build confidence, something I'm in dire need of, … Continue reading IWSG-September 2018
Do You See What I See?
As children, many of us took great pleasure in laying on the grass searching the passing clouds for animal shapes. Pointing to a particular cloud, we'd excitedly call out, "Look! I see a bear." "That's not a bear," our cohort would reply, "It's a dog." At night, we argued whether we saw a man or … Continue reading Do You See What I See?
The Fruits of Our Labors
Last winter, my husband built a raised bed for my first, at home vegetable garden. While it lay fallow the grandboys used it as a giant sandbox. In spring, we planted sugar snap peas, snow peas, cucumbers, pole beans, onions, carrots, and broccolini. My husband raised a small patch of sweet corn across … Continue reading The Fruits of Our Labors
IWSG-Insecure Writers Support Group August 2018
In an effort to push myself as a writer, I recently joined, in fact, as recently as today, IWSG, the Insecure Writers Support Group. IWSG was started by Alex J. Cavanaugh in an effort to assist writers from all stages, published and unpublished, with overcoming their writing fears, struggles, doubts, and concerns. IWSG helps writers build … Continue reading IWSG-Insecure Writers Support Group August 2018
Hangin with My Grandson
Wednesday, I had the rare opportunity to spend some one on one time with my 17-year-old grandson, Gavin. He'd been in town visiting his other grandparents and I was able to steal him away for the day. On my way to pick him up, I began to panic. What do you say to a 17-year-old … Continue reading Hangin with My Grandson
Thursday Doors
I took a bit of a detour this week. Instead of writing, I enjoyed a walking tour of Old Monterey and photographed doors from some of Monterey's famous historical landmarks so I could join in the Thursday Doors photo challenge hosted by Norm Frampton at Norm 2.0. Here are some of my favorite doors. Stokes … Continue reading Thursday Doors
Smiles are Contagious-GratiTuesday Guest Post
Hello everyone, Welcome to GratiTuesday. I am grateful to Janis at Retirementally Challenged for inviting me to write a guest post for her blog. Please join me this week at Retirementallychallenged.com and see how powerful the gift of a smile is and how this simple act of kindness can change a persons life. Smiles are contagious; … Continue reading Smiles are Contagious-GratiTuesday Guest Post
A Friendly Smile
I could use a smile. How about you? Here are a few that light up my life. Thanks for humoring me. Smiles are contagious; let's start an epidemic. -Laura Smith-
