Zilpha Keatley Snyder

by | Oct 14, 2014 | Daily Writings

I saw in the trades that author Zilpha Keatley Snyder passed away. I have a soft spot for her although I’ve read very few of her books because they’re scary, dark, and definitely not my thing. If you know me, you’re probably surprised I’ve read...

I Love to Write

by | Sep 23, 2014 | Daily Writings

I don’t make many blog posts these days. Mostly because I blogged for a long time and I’ve pretty much said what I want to say about writing, but today, I’m feeling inspired. Or, if not exactly inspired, then fired up? Last night, I listened to an...

O Canada!

by | Aug 12, 2014 | Daily Writings

Today, my husband and I became Canadian citizens. We’ve been landed immigrants (kind of like a green card in the US) for seven years, but now we’re really, truly Canadians. Here we are with the judge and the requisite Mountie. I have to say it was a very...

Take A Pledge For Independence on the 4th of July

by | Jul 4, 2014 | Daily Writings

Seven years ago, my husband and I took the pledge not to buy bottled water anymore. Except for a rare emergency, we’ve stuck to it, packing along our water bottles and keeping a gallon or two in the truck for refills when we’re out and about. I think I can...

Oh, Canada!

by | Jun 30, 2014 | Daily Writings

Tomorrow, 1st July (see how I wrote it the Canadian way-the number first-instead of July 1st?), is Canada Day. While we haven’t received our official letter, it seems very likely due to the fact that they’ve scheduled Canadian Citizenship Swearing In...