Today’s the day we pay tribute to the beautiful blue orb we live on. It’s amazing to think of all the living species we live amongst on our delicate planet.
In celebration of Earth Day, I’m going to go outside, soak up my surroundings and count my blessings that we live on such a beautiful planet.
I’m pleased to say my family and I took part in Earth Hour for the last two years and shut off the lights. I’m trying to incorporate it in our daily life and use lights when only necessary. It’s something small but in the end it adds up.
I received the cutest e-mail and I thought it would be perfect for today.
I hope you enjoy.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Writer’s Muddle
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I’m three quarters into my current manuscript; the hero and heroine are finally getting along and now I have to disrupt the whole thing. I have to shatter their world and break them apart but the problem is how?
This is the part writer’s refer to as Middle Muddle; it’s easy to get stuck here. But it’s a part where you must gear up and plow your way through to the end. One good way is to drop a thread at the beginning of the story where you can pick up and tangled their lives once again. I’m at that crucial point right now and hope I don’t drop a stitch and leave a gaping hole near the end. Ugh.
It’s a little nerve wracking. There’s a famous writer (I can’t remember his name at the moment) who said to entertain the reader on every page. I couldn’t agree more with him. I want the sparks to fly off the page. I want to entertain my readers and leave them eager to read my next book. Hopefully with a little luck they’ll remember my name when the next one comes out.
(Fingers crossed).
I’m three quarters into my current manuscript; the hero and heroine are finally getting along and now I have to disrupt the whole thing. I have to shatter their world and break them apart but the problem is how?
This is the part writer’s refer to as Middle Muddle; it’s easy to get stuck here. But it’s a part where you must gear up and plow your way through to the end. One good way is to drop a thread at the beginning of the story where you can pick up and tangled their lives once again. I’m at that crucial point right now and hope I don’t drop a stitch and leave a gaping hole near the end. Ugh.
It’s a little nerve wracking. There’s a famous writer (I can’t remember his name at the moment) who said to entertain the reader on every page. I couldn’t agree more with him. I want the sparks to fly off the page. I want to entertain my readers and leave them eager to read my next book. Hopefully with a little luck they’ll remember my name when the next one comes out.
(Fingers crossed).
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Blog Block
Being a writer I had my fair share of writer’s block. Fortunately with the joys of fiction, I somehow manage to daydream a turn of events where I can write my characters back on the road of happily-ever-after.
But with blog block it’s entirely different. Instead of writing fiction, I’m supposed to write something pertaining to my life.
As you can see, my last blog was in January. Cough… The months do go by quickly.
So I shall get back on my blog–horse and try again!
Let's see... What's new in my life...
I paid a visit to my dentist. He must be doing well for his office is totally redone with curving mahogany cabinets and black granite counters (I didn’t ask if they were real or imitation, I was too preoccupied at this point). Grimace. However, I did notice the dentist chairs, a luxury to be sure to sit in, they were sleek, black and they actually vibrated! I felt that our small town had gone uptown New York!
As for my dentist appointment, my teeth are good as new:)
But with blog block it’s entirely different. Instead of writing fiction, I’m supposed to write something pertaining to my life.
As you can see, my last blog was in January. Cough… The months do go by quickly.
So I shall get back on my blog–horse and try again!
Let's see... What's new in my life...
I paid a visit to my dentist. He must be doing well for his office is totally redone with curving mahogany cabinets and black granite counters (I didn’t ask if they were real or imitation, I was too preoccupied at this point). Grimace. However, I did notice the dentist chairs, a luxury to be sure to sit in, they were sleek, black and they actually vibrated! I felt that our small town had gone uptown New York!
As for my dentist appointment, my teeth are good as new:)
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Verdict Is In On The Movie Dragonfly
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If it’s a psychological thriller you want then this is the movie. Admittedly, I had to close my eyes through parts of Dragonfly. It’s the kind of movie that makes you jump when you least expect it.
There were a few hospital scenes with children with cancer I found unsettling. That is always hard to see no matter the story.
I can’t rate this story with a tears or hearts scale but a combination of both. So I will stick to the star rating and for me I’d give it
4 out of 5 stars .
Here’s a trailer I pulled up from Youtube.
If it’s a psychological thriller you want then this is the movie. Admittedly, I had to close my eyes through parts of Dragonfly. It’s the kind of movie that makes you jump when you least expect it.
There were a few hospital scenes with children with cancer I found unsettling. That is always hard to see no matter the story.
I can’t rate this story with a tears or hearts scale but a combination of both. So I will stick to the star rating and for me I’d give it
4 out of 5 stars .
Here’s a trailer I pulled up from Youtube.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Movie Night
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My aunt suggested the movie Dragonfly so my mother and I are going to make a night of it. We’ll pop some popcorn (my favorite being Orville Redenbacher’s Buttery Flavor) and munch away as we watch the film. We heard good reviews about the movie Dragonfly a 2002 film starring Kevin Costner. I Googled it and it looks great. I have a feeling it’s going to be a tear jerker so we’ll have a Kleenex box close by just in case.
I don’t believe I’m revealing any spoilers here; the blurp is easily obtained off the net. The story’s about a young Dr. whose wife dies tragically. He later returns to work treating sick children. Some of the children start to have similar near death experiences and the young Dr. begins to wonder if it’s his deceased wife trying to contact him.
I think I’ll rate this movie on a tear scale. Five tears if it's good or one tear if it's bad.
Of course this movie is a drama, romance thriller, (not an action) so who knows; I may change my tears to hearts.
My aunt suggested the movie Dragonfly so my mother and I are going to make a night of it. We’ll pop some popcorn (my favorite being Orville Redenbacher’s Buttery Flavor) and munch away as we watch the film. We heard good reviews about the movie Dragonfly a 2002 film starring Kevin Costner. I Googled it and it looks great. I have a feeling it’s going to be a tear jerker so we’ll have a Kleenex box close by just in case.
I don’t believe I’m revealing any spoilers here; the blurp is easily obtained off the net. The story’s about a young Dr. whose wife dies tragically. He later returns to work treating sick children. Some of the children start to have similar near death experiences and the young Dr. begins to wonder if it’s his deceased wife trying to contact him.
I think I’ll rate this movie on a tear scale. Five tears if it's good or one tear if it's bad.
Of course this movie is a drama, romance thriller, (not an action) so who knows; I may change my tears to hearts.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
The Woopee Cushion
Innocent enough looking with its pillow-soft appearance but since my seven-year-old nephew received this gift for Christmas, it has mysteriously made its rounds repeatedly through the house placed on unsuspecting victims seats. Of course there are the bold moves where it’s squeezed in your ear or face.
The joy it brings!
It reminds me of my brother when he was eleven and he bought and sat on a Whoopee Cushion in a crowded mall. My mother and I were totally taken off guard, looking peculiarly guilty ourselves as people walked past and gave us dirty looks.
Yes those were the days. (We laugh as we think back on it now, but at the time we would have liked to crawl under a rock).
The Whoopee Cushion my nephew got is sadly losing its will to inflate, perhaps too much use over the holidays. Heck, the children even tried and succeeded in getting the family dog to sit on it.
So if next year you’re having trouble deciding what to get the youngster in your life a gift that will be a hit, I’m pretty sure the Whoopee Cushion is the way to go. Just be on the lookout if they try to take it to the mall.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
We Got Our First Christmas card The Other Day
Our autumn was almost spring-like, I could almost make myself believe we miraculously bypassed winter (at least I had fanciful thoughts about it) than two days ago the snow came and along with it our first Christmas card. Suddenly, I felt behind in all the things I had to do –cards to write and presents to buy. I think a certain amount of anxiety comes along with it. Would you believe my dreams are filled with Christmas shopping? I have a list of people I want to get gifts for, the malls are always disorderly in my dreams and I can never find what I want.
Usually, I’m ahead of the game and start my shopping at the end of summer but I find the older I get the faster the season comes upon me.
No matter the hectic pace and extra things to do, Christmas is always one of my favorite holidays. I love the music, the bittersweet songs that were played when I, my parents, grandparents and great grandparents were children.
Last year I lucked out and adopted an animal from WWF for my nieces and nephews. I was surprised with how much they liked it. Their ages ranged from six to sixteen and the idea that they helped save an animal went over real big. The plush animals you get with a donation were adorable. I’m tempted to do it again this year, so they can have a collection of them.
So far the animals I adopted for the kids are;
the Polar Bear
Snow Leopard
Tiger
Cheetah and
Lion
There’s so many to choose from and I admit; I like seeing the package when it comes in the mail and getting the first look at the symbolic animal.
This is the link if you’re interested in browsing through WWF’s selection.
http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=ZKw0PNEdRAc_5b-S43p48w
They have other gift ideas too, but personally my favorite was the plush animals.
Usually, I’m ahead of the game and start my shopping at the end of summer but I find the older I get the faster the season comes upon me.
No matter the hectic pace and extra things to do, Christmas is always one of my favorite holidays. I love the music, the bittersweet songs that were played when I, my parents, grandparents and great grandparents were children.
Last year I lucked out and adopted an animal from WWF for my nieces and nephews. I was surprised with how much they liked it. Their ages ranged from six to sixteen and the idea that they helped save an animal went over real big. The plush animals you get with a donation were adorable. I’m tempted to do it again this year, so they can have a collection of them.
So far the animals I adopted for the kids are;
the Polar Bear
Snow Leopard
Tiger
Cheetah and
Lion
There’s so many to choose from and I admit; I like seeing the package when it comes in the mail and getting the first look at the symbolic animal.
This is the link if you’re interested in browsing through WWF’s selection.
http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/R?i=ZKw0PNEdRAc_5b-S43p48w
They have other gift ideas too, but personally my favorite was the plush animals.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Love This Video, Too Cute
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I thought this Youtube clip would go good with my last blog. Now if only I could take things in stride as this youngster:)
Best viewed with sound on.
I thought this Youtube clip would go good with my last blog. Now if only I could take things in stride as this youngster:)
Best viewed with sound on.
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