Not so Green “Green” Smoothie
When I offered a taste of this smoothie to my husband, he was enthusiastic. “Oh! You put chocolate in it?” he asked. “Um, no.” “Oh.” “Do you want me to … Continue reading Not so Green “Green” Smoothie
Tag: happiness project
A Year with Frog and Toad
NaNoWriMo Day 19 word count: 33,208 We went to see A Year with Frog and Toad, put on by the University of Utah Youth Theater this morning. We were supposed … Continue reading A Year with Frog and Toad
Perfectly Exhausted
NaNoWriMo Day 18 Word Count: 31,187 Tonight, I am tired. It took a lot of mental energy to get myself to write. Yesterday was so easy. The baby napped for … Continue reading Perfectly Exhausted
I’m Guessing Victoria’s Secret Wasn’t Stretch Marks
NaNoWriMo Day 17 word count: 29,956 I have no idea what in my recent history caused me to be flagged as a person who should be receiving Victoria’s Secret, but … Continue reading I’m Guessing Victoria’s Secret Wasn’t Stretch Marks
Book Review: Addiction to Perfection: The Still Unravished Bride
Addiction to Perfection: The Still Unravished Bride : A Psychological Study by Marion Woodman My rating: 4 of 5 stars It probably isn’t quite fair to give a book four … Continue reading Book Review: Addiction to Perfection: The Still Unravished Bride
NaNoWriMo Day 15: The Quiet Center
Word Count: 26,705 The first verse of a hymn from Worship and Rejoice, the hymnal at the First Congregational Church in Salt Lake City, Utah: “Come and find the quiet … Continue reading NaNoWriMo Day 15: The Quiet Center
Week 15 Review and Some Thoughts About Religion
NaNoWriMo Word Count: 24,809 I’m now two weeks into National Novel Writing Month and less than 200 words from the halfway point. I find that I have a fair amount … Continue reading Week 15 Review and Some Thoughts About Religion
Book Review: Coraline by Neil Gaiman
Coraline by Neil Gaiman My rating: 4 of 5 stars This may seem strange, but I found many similarities between Coraline and Marion Woodman‘s Addiction to Perfection: The Still Unravished … Continue reading Book Review: Coraline by Neil Gaiman
NaNoWriMo Day 13
Word count: 23,116 For the first time, I’ve done some research for this novel beyond asking my husband questions. I got some information from one of Sandra Markle’s books in … Continue reading NaNoWriMo Day 13
NaNoWriMo Day 11 Update
Word Count: 18,992 I skipped writing last night because I went out with a group of other moms for dinner and a dueling piano show. I worked ahead so my … Continue reading NaNoWriMo Day 11 Update
Book Review: What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami
What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book isn’t just about running. It’s also about writing. And a … Continue reading Book Review: What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami
When Mountain Lions Attack!
NaNoWriMo Day 9 word count: 17,666 I learned an important lesson about looking up books on the library’s computers while my daughter is with me: Don’t read the titles out … Continue reading When Mountain Lions Attack!
Imperfect Happiness 