Week 17 Review: Utah Snow versus Ohio Snow
Earlier this week, we had a blizzard. It was windy and snowy for about an hour and then it was pretty much done. I was in a few blizzards in … Continue reading Week 17 Review: Utah Snow versus Ohio Snow
Tag: NaNoWriMo
A Warning Unheeded
One of the things I didn’t realize I would get when I signed up for NaNoWriMo was a pep talk from Lemony Snicket. Lemony Snicket, possibly the most ill-fated writer … Continue reading A Warning Unheeded
Split Pea Soup with Fresh Peas and Potatoes
(NaNoWriMo Day 26 Word Count: 48,072.) We loved this soup. Well, the rest of the family liked it and ate it, but I loved it. I ate it for lunch for three … Continue reading Split Pea Soup with Fresh Peas and Potatoes
Thanksgiving NaNoWriMo Update
NaNoWriMo Day 25 Word Count: 45,564 Only 4,436 more words to go until I reach my goal! At this point, I’m just focusing on reaching 50,000 words, not on “finishing” … Continue reading Thanksgiving NaNoWriMo Update
Weather Report and Word Count
NaNoWriMo Day 23 Word Count: 41,866 Weather Report: Snowy. But it’s not like the blizzards I’ve been in before. It’s still snowing, but the wind’s died down to basically nothing. … Continue reading Weather Report and Word Count
We’ve Nothing to Fear but an Overactive Amygdala
NaNoWriMo Day 22 word count: 40,141 This morning, during our daily “Good Morning” phone call (my husband goes to work before the kids and I wake up), my husband expressed concern … Continue reading We’ve Nothing to Fear but an Overactive Amygdala
GF/CF Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies (and Week 16 Review)
NaNoWriMo Day 21 Word Count: 37,869 I know that many of you eat raw cookie dough even if there are eggs in it. But I’m certain I’m not the only … Continue reading GF/CF Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies (and Week 16 Review)
NaNoWriMo Day 20 Word Count
35,135 I should have written 18 more words. Then it would have been a palindrome.
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
Imperfect Happiness 