Jan 15, 2012

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The Take-Away

The Take-Away

Nathan Bransford once asked on his blog, “Why do you write?” And I’m not sure if I realized it at the time, but I now recognize that question as the positive other-side to the all-too-noticeable voice of temptation, Why don’t you just quit? I have a document on my computer, and a folder on Evernote, filled with writer quotes that ring true for me. And I fill...

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Jan 9, 2012

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My One Word

My One Word

My friend* Katie chose a word last year (or perhaps the year before) to inspire her choices throughout the year. It was brave, which has actually been my word for several years now. I couldn’t shake it. I think it’s such a wonderful, simple-yet-powerful word. Felicity has chosen a similar one for this year: Dare. And I love this one-word idea. Although, as a person who...

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Jan 4, 2012

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Happy Thought For the Day

Happy Thought For the Day

Why yes, I am posting this grin just because I want to. It’s been a...

Dec 28, 2011

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Fewer Dragons

Fewer Dragons

I think I’ve mentioned before how much I love a New Year. This one seems...

Dec 18, 2011

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The Book-Giving Policy

The Book-Giving Policy

Do you have a policy that you only give books as a gift if you have read them...

Dec 11, 2011

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Take that, Peanut Butter Balls

Take that, Peanut Butter Balls

More things to know about me: I’m the girl who panics when you call her...

Dec 6, 2011

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I Believe In Magic

I Believe In Magic

Today I googled, “Why is Christmas sad?” I didn’t find...

Nov 27, 2011

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And For All These Things

And For All These Things

I just finished the last pretty word in a lovely book (One Thousand Gifts by...