Year: 2013
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On a Writing Contest and a Proud Mama
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The other night I heard some rustling in the girls’ bedroom, so I headed back to see who was up. Even though it was well past her bedtime, I found my nine-year-old night owl, Lucy, still awake. “What are you doing?” I asked. “Writing.” While this writer-mama’s heart warmed instantly,…
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On The Power of Story
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So happy to be blogging over at Kidville again! For those of you that missed it, you can read my post by clicking the photo here: Share this:
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On The Hop
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I honestly can’t figure out why I even know the lyrics to a song that came out in 1957. But ever since I agreed to be a part of the Children’s Author Blog Hop, my brain has been telling me to, “Do the dance sensation that’s sweepin’ the nation, at…
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On Playing Catch-Up
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Oh my goodness, can we all agree that it’s been a whirlwind of a summer? I always go into summer thinking it will be so nice and relaxing. I picture myself sitting out by the pool sipping tall, icy beverages, reading and writing the day away, while the children frolic…
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On Musical Roots
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In honor of Father’s Day this year, here is one of my favorite posts from the archives. In it, I sing the praises of my grandfather and dad, both of whom shaped my musical tastes (among many, many other things). Happy Father’s Day! I don’t usually watch the Grammys. I…