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: November
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
Ahh, Friday…
NaNoWriMo Day 12 word count: 20,906 I got a good hour of writing in at the library today, paid all of my overdue fines, picked up a book I had … Continue reading Ahh, Friday…
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
Remembering Military Families on Veterans Day
My life has been shaped by military service, even though I’ve never served in the armed forces myself. Before I was born, my father served in Vietnam in the Marine … Continue reading Remembering Military Families on Veterans Day
Imperfect Happiness 