Bird’s Nest
Posted: April 19, 2010 Filed under: cottage garden, Joined at the Heart, Writers Write | Tags: change of seasons, cottage garden, family, garden, writers, writing 1 Comment »
A pair of cardinals built a nest in the bubble gum blossoms of our Old Blush rose. Their castle is a pastel fortress. Dad sings from the top of a pecan tree, while mom incubates. Yesterday, a mockingbird made a run at her, and Red swooped to the rescue. The mockingbird is bigger than the cardinal, but Red has love on his side.
A New Season
Posted: March 4, 2010 Filed under: Aha!, cottage garden, Joined at the Heart, Mouths of Babes, Writers Write | Tags: cottage garden, family, garden, writers, writing 4 Comments »
Our Old Blush rose bloomed for the first time this year. Four perfect blooms after a long hard winter.
Although spring is still a few weeks away, the seasons are changing at our house. For those of you who have followed the winter of our economic discontent, Bacon accepted a full-time position today. His first not-temporary job since he quit teaching. He starts to work Monday. When the phone rang, we were talking about how he could go to school for another job he’d been considering–six months away from home with very little income. He was ready to do it, if it meant finding work. Life can change in an instant.
A flame red cardinal drank from the birdbath today. We haven’t seen one up close for a long time. Cherry said, “It’s our lucky day.” I agree. It’s a sign.
Crispy Update
Posted: February 28, 2010 Filed under: cottage garden, Housekeeping, Joined at the Heart, Writers Write | Tags: Donald Maass Workshop, family, garden, RWA Golden Heart, writers, writing 4 Comments »- Coco will have strabismus surgery on March 17. At least, she has spring break to start the recovery. She’s nervous. So is mom. But we’ve been through it before, and I trust her doctor.
- I’m working through the Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook, using Scrivener in two screens–the answered workbook question on one side of the screen and the manuscript text on the other. It sounds like a lot of work, but it’s easier for me than shifting from pen and paper to keyboard. Everything’s right in front of me. Cherry said this morning, “All you ever do is write.” She wasn’t happy when she said it. Which should give you a clue about the amount of time I’m spending in my office.
- I saw parents of a former student at Lowe’s yesterday. He’s working on a PhD. in Theatre History. I can’t help but be proud.
- Press the green tab that reads, Schooled, at the top of the page to see a few images from my book. I’ll add more research when time allows.
- I worked in the garden yesterday. I’d love to post photos, but so far there’s nothing to see. It’s still winter. We have broccoli and chard. Not much else. Bacon’s working on hardscape–laying pavers today.
- Cherry starts TAKS testing this week with her writing exam.
- I finished judging the Golden Heart entries. From a writer’s perspective, it’s interesting to read other entries . I find a cliche and think, “Did I do that?” Then, I open my manuscript and change the thing that drives me crazy.
