Swimming with the big. . .ducks

Writing might seem a little scary and submitting . . . like jumping off a cliff


We all have fears. What if someone doesn't like what we write? Wonder if it offends someone or people think it's stupid?

Writers pour out their souls, using paper and ink, onto the page. And, sending that "baby" out into the world of agents, editors and publishers might feel more like standing on the edge of a cliff and looking over the edge, than merely submitting a story.

But all it takes is one small step forward. . .

and that little leap just might take you into an entirely new world.

All it takes is a little persistance before you'll be swimming like the big ducks.


So submit those stories, get them out of those drawers, send them off.

I'm sure things will go swimmingly for you.

Date Night

Lars and I rarely go out by ourselves. We usually take the kids or some other family members when we dine out. It just seems too expensive to go out very often so it's usually for a special occasion. So Saturday night we got dressed up and went to Pazzo's in downtown Portland for dinner. Lars had the duck and I had the New York steak. We finished up with a frozen lemon mousse, which we shared because we'd already stuffed ourselves with the homemade bread. It was oh so yummy!

Send in the Clowns

There ought to be clowns.

So send in the clowns.

My first project from my cake decorating class. It's been so much fun! Now I can have my cake and eat it too. :)

Earth-Friendly Friday

I love it when people are creative in recycling. This purse was made from recycled seatbelts - how cool is that? I wish I was so creative. And these purses are not too expensive. Check out this site to see a whole selection.

I may have to get one of these.

YIKES

It's TAX DAY - April 15th!



Starbucks is offering free brewed coffee if you bring in a reusable coffee mug. Help save the planet and bring a little caffeinated cheer to what some might call a gloomy day.

Happy Tax Day!

Answer to Word for Wedneday

If you guessed the word RES means a tangible thing. Then you were "write". If you don't believe me, check it out here.

Word for Wednesday - a game for Writers

Guess what the word means. Put your guess in the comments and then come back at three to see if you guessed write or wrong.

Word: RES