Our oldest Grandson, Leland, evidently spent Christmas Day exasperating his Mommy to her wits' end. Our daughter Kulia sounds about ready to leave him at the curb with the wrapping paper, but sent us instead this picture of him ready-to-go with shipping address... (But since UPS won't airmail four-year-olds, she wonders if we can bop … Continue reading A Running Start at Next Year’s “Naughty List”
Tag: Family
What Jesus and Hobbits Have in Common
"Bilbo met the guests (and additions) at the new white gate in person. He gave away presents to all and sundry--the latter were those who went out again by a back way and came in again by the gate. Hobbits give presents to other people on their own birthdays." ~J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the … Continue reading What Jesus and Hobbits Have in Common
A Forum on Freelancing
Almost four months ago my seasonal job at the Idaho State Park near our house ended with the summer. My husband Keoni and I had been tossing around the idea of NOT searching for my "next job," but doing something instead that I felt moved to do (namely, write) and treating that as though it … Continue reading A Forum on Freelancing
Inventory Item: Right Knee, Size XL
I'm writing from my hubby's hospital room, where we're "camping" for a few days. He is in possession of a brand new knee as of yesterday (lucky 13th), and we're learning that one size doesn't "fit all." The grippy-socks they provide for patients only fit over the ends of his size-17 flippers, so he's reclining … Continue reading Inventory Item: Right Knee, Size XL
‘Mythbusters’ Edition: How NOT to Blog
Just recently I came across a post listing Rules for writing a good blog--and I discovered I've been doing everything wrong! Without laying out the whole rulebook, here's the CliffsNotes edition of Somebody Else's Rules: Pick one topic and only blog about that. People want to know what to expect from your blog. Don't post … Continue reading ‘Mythbusters’ Edition: How NOT to Blog
Growing a Writer: Just Add Marker
My daughter wanted a story. So I began with "Once upon a time" (which parents probably recognize as the stalling technique employed while a distracted multi-tasking mom thinks of a story to tell)... but I got no further than this opening before she interrupted. "No, Mommy--a LIVING story." Evidently Elena Grace shares my predilection for … Continue reading Growing a Writer: Just Add Marker
Looking for YA Reading Recommendations
It occurs to me that I have a marvelous resource here--of readers and writers--so I'm asking for your input! Here's my challenge: finding suitable reading material for someone who reads at a post-graduate level, but has the interests of a 10-year-old boy. I'll be trolling the used bookstores for Christian's Christmas, and I'd love your … Continue reading Looking for YA Reading Recommendations
Kana's Chronicles 