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Patience: Something I hope you discover before you’re fifteen.
I happened to be at the high school this week waiting for my daughter’s violin lessons to finish when I heard some loud thumping going on in the main hall. Curious, and let’s face it, nosy, I walked out and … Continue reading
Go with it
I spent a lot of time outlining the first book I ever wrote. I had every chapter mapped out, every plot twist planned, but when I began to write the novel the characters took over. Sounds psychotic but it’s true, … Continue reading
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“soon”….sigh
The anticipation of my first novel being published is both irritating and exciting. Those who know I’ve sold my first novel continually ask when it’s coming out. I’d love to be able to say something more specific than “soon”. In … Continue reading
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Living in the aftermath
What I wouldn’t give for absolute self-control. I could squash my temperament, which tends to run on the hot side, before I explode and say and do things I shouldn’t. After I calm down, I always feel like a fool. … Continue reading
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The frienemy on top of my head
You’d think since I’m a girl hair wouldn’t drive me crazy, but it does. I can only stand for it to be on my neck for so long before I’m pulling it up into a severe bun. Eventually, even the … Continue reading
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Gutsy move!
Our oldest son started wrestling last year. His first season was hard. It was hard for me too. He didn’t win a match. This season we have seen a vast improvement in him. He’s won about half of his matches, … Continue reading
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Don’t hide your mistakes: Things I wish I would have known when I was fifteen
To live a life without mistakes is impossible, but trying to cover up those mistakes, as my daughter found out this week, only makes the initial mistake worse. She loves accessories, bows, flowers, pretty things for her hair. I’m far … Continue reading
Jester or bully
While growing up, I felt bullied only a few times in my life. I ignored it when I could, and the one time when I couldn’t, I punched the person in the face and we both got expelled for a … Continue reading
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A romance role model
This week I stumbled upon a television version of Jane Austen’s Emma I had never seen before. This particular story is my favorite of Austen’s work. I’ve read the book several times and watched so many movie variations, you’d think … Continue reading
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Worth the read: The Hourglass Door by Lis Mangum
The Hourglass Door by Lisa Mangum is a very original spin on a good old fashion love story. Abby, our heroine, is a senior who’s living a life of “status quo”. The boyfriend, though cute, was handpicked for her when … Continue reading
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Janelle Evans 