Our family tradition is to deck the halls on Black Friday. We spend the weekend following Thanksgiving putting up the tree and setting out our annual decor. Each year we like to buy one or two new pieces to add to our collection and we also enjoy decorating our front door. This year we decidedContinue reading “Holiday Door”
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Beef Roast (Paleo)
Many of you know that I am married to a British man. One meal that those British men love is a nice pot of roasted meat and potatoes. Roast dinners are a staple in England appearing on many household tables every Sunday evening and nearly every special occasion. If ever asked, “What should we have for dinner?” MyContinue reading “Beef Roast (Paleo)”
Index Cards and Calling Around
This Saturday I’m multi-tasking. My husband is away at a coach’s training for our daughter’s first basketball season and I’m working on writing while heating up a healthy breakfast and entertaining my Christmas-anxious daughter. Saturday mornings are my favorite. I pour myself a few cups of coffee and sit at the kitchen table where theContinue reading “Index Cards and Calling Around”
Dressing and Educating: Days 67-68
Day 67: November 21, 2016 As we draw near to Thanksgiving Break both of my classes were wrapping up major units of study. In English each of my students created an online presentation about a book that they have read independently over the last month and a half. During today and tomorrow they will eachContinue reading “Dressing and Educating: Days 67-68”
Tragedy In Times Square (Part 2)
The month of November is coming to a close. Although I did not participate in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), I did decide to focus this month on creative writing. As a part of that goal I have developed the premise for two new YA novels: Tragedy in Times Square and The Walk from Winleigh.Continue reading “Tragedy In Times Square (Part 2)”
24 Book Challenge: A Book With a Number in the Title
The following is a book review by The Ameri Brit Mom. This is book #15 from The Ameri Brit Mom 24 Book Challenge in 2016. This post expresses the genuine opinion and experiences of The Ameri Brit Mom and is in no way endorsed by authors, publishers, or outside influences. Title: Numbers Author: Rachel Ward Publisher: ChickenContinue reading “24 Book Challenge: A Book With a Number in the Title”
Radio Station KFKD and Jealousy
This week as I read through two chapters of Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott, the two chapters focused on the inner workings of the writer’s mind. More specifically, both deal with negative thought patterns and how to extinguish that inner critic. Every writer goes through a period of negative thoughts and jealousy so these chaptersContinue reading “Radio Station KFKD and Jealousy”
Stitch Fix #9
For the first time ever my Stitch Fix actually snuck up on me and I was completely surprised when I found my box on my porch after school. I had been so caught up in my life, new diet, sick child, and school work to remember that it was about time for my next StitchContinue reading “Stitch Fix #9”
Dressing and Educating: Days 62-66
Day 62: November 14, 2016 Saturday I received my ninth Stitch Fix and in my beautiful box was this dress. I absolutely love the wrap style and fall colors. It was a perfect addition to my Monday dress collection. In classes today I started some new ideas. In English we read the short story “TheContinue reading “Dressing and Educating: Days 62-66”
Another Short Story: Tragedy in Times Square (Part 1)
As part of my commitment to fiction writing this month I joined an online critique community. With my membership to the group I get to submit one short story per week to receive feedback. I am so excited about having this weekly opportunity to hear from professionals in the field. I also have access toContinue reading “Another Short Story: Tragedy in Times Square (Part 1)”
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