Disclaimer: The quotes in this post may not be completely accurate.I had a rough day. Stressed because I’m always stressed when the teacher reviews my girls’ homeschool portfolios, I did not sleep well last night. Nervous, I couldn’t eat much except a peanut butter and jelly sandwich this morning. We were getting the books put… Continue reading Advice From Master Yoda
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You Got to Give Them A Turn
Today, while sitting in a Wendy's parking lot, my mom slid her key into the ignition and tried to start the car. Once, twice, three times and nothing happened. The key would not turn. We made sure doors were shut, the trunk and gas cap were shut. We each took turns trying, thinking that surely… Continue reading You Got to Give Them A Turn
Note to Self
“Note to self…” You’ve heard that saying before, I’m sure. Probably even said it, yourself. That’s part of what I’m going to talk about today. So, with that in mind, let’s jump in and start each of the next few paragraphs with the phrase “Note to self”.If it seems too good to be true, then… Continue reading Note to Self
Happy Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day to all moms out there! So glad you could join me. Today, I have a gift just for you, faithful readers. Excerpts. Yep, you heard me. Free excerpts of my books, all of them focusing on moms and mothering.The three ladies you are about to meet are as different as night and… Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day
On Teeth, Circus Trains, Editing and Writing
Teeth. Pearly whites. Chompers. Whatever you like to call ‘em, I got a drill taken to one this morning, and my youngest lost one of hers this afternoon. The problem? Food. Too many sweets caused my difficulty; Swedish Fish helped my daughter with hers.The circus. No, not the one often taking place around here. The… Continue reading On Teeth, Circus Trains, Editing and Writing
Pondering A Story: Creativity
What feeds your creativity? Or, rather, what do you do to get into a creative frame of mind? Welcome to the blog and today’s post, where, once again I slip into avoiding talking about my manuscript. LOLI have been talking these last few weeks about how to begin a story. If you have been with… Continue reading Pondering A Story: Creativity
Pondering a Story: Recess
In my neck of the woods, it’s spring break. Friends on FB are posting pictures of their vacation, the town is noisier because of the kids who are out of school, and little learning is taking place. As for me and mine, the youngest is beginning to recover from the flu, the man of the… Continue reading Pondering a Story: Recess
Shannon Wells 