Although this is a little late, Happy New Year! Yes, I can still say that because I just took my Christmas decorations down last night (don’t judge). But now the house looks so empty. And sad. It makes me want to unpack all the ornaments and re-hang the garland. It wouldn’t be that difficult, I [...]
I’m a day late but it’s November, which means it’s time for NaNoWriMo! What’s that, you ask? National Novel Writing Month! That’s right, you have 30 (okay, 29 now) whole days to write that book you’ve secretly been crafting in your mind. Gasp! 50,000 words in 30 days? I know it sounds daunting but it [...]
Dear Me (or You Who is Frustrated Beyond Belief), Whoever said this whole writing thing is a piece of cake, lied. I mean flat-out, bold-faced LIED! Don’t get me wrong, some days the words do spew out, one after the other, and I find myself thinking, this is easy, I should’ve done this years ago. [...]
It’s that time of year again. School? Almost (sadly) but not quite yet. 90% off everything at Off Broadway Shoes? I wish. :| No, for all you budding young writers out there, it’s time for Brenda Drake’s Pitch Wars 2016! What’s that, you ask? It’s an annual contest where professional authors, editors, or interns each [...]
“I’m booorrred! There’s nothing to do!” Do these words sound familiar? Now that summer is in full swing, you might have heard them before. If not, you most likely will. One of the easiest and cheapest ways to fight summer boredom is a trip to the library. Yes, some kids may grumble. Okay, most kids [...]
Have you seen the adorable triplets who are taking the internet by storm? No, well click here for a glimpse. These cuties are totally enamored by their neighborhood’s trash collectors and apparently can’t wait for “garb” day. It appears that the feelings are mutual for the trash collectors who seem just as eager to see [...]
Mother’s Day is this weekend and for the first time in several years, I will not be on a soccer field (yippee!). I can’t begin to tell you how excited that makes me feel. For all of you soccer / softball / baseball / football / lacrosse / cheerleading / track / swim / volleyball [...]
Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? Well, for those of you who might not have noticed the title of this blog earlier, it is. In honor of this momentous occasion, I thought I’d share some examples of a few different styles of poetry, all written by yours truly. I hope after reading, [...]
Ever had a moment where you felt like the worst parent in the world? I had one last Saturday night at 11:27 PM. Why, you ask? Because I never made bunny tracks in the middle of the night for my children to discover Easter morning. It’s true, and I realized this as I was bent [...]
The countdown is on - Spring Break is almost here! For those of you picturing movies like “Where The Boys Are” and baking on warm, sun-drenched beaches like Daytona or Panama City, I feel ya. I remember those days, too. If you don’t have a fabulous vacation planned, Spring Break may be a little different. [...]
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