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January 2017
Well, I did it – actually managed to get a “31-point-plan” done for January. Didn’t get it done until halfway through the month, but at least I did it! I am crawling along here, trying to get back into my … Continue reading
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2017 Goals & Resolutions
– First Draft – Stop Smoking – by February 4 (?) Re-start “31-Point-Plans“ Re-start blog posting (1 per week?) Keep up with my reading (and logging) Organize closet/clothes Establish a (new) exercise routine more to come…..
2016 – My Year of Living Precariously
December 31, 2016 To begin to summarize 2016, I think that I first need to revisit 2015. I neglected to ever summarize that year or do anything of the kind. I did manage to keep up my normal tasks of … Continue reading
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31-Point-Plans
My long-time therapist/mentor/friend (and ADHD specialist), Molly Bloom, is also the facilitator of the local CHADD group here in Petaluma and runs meetings once a month. She is the one who came up with the “31 Point Program” as a … Continue reading
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Book Passage Conference
Children’s Picture Book Writers & Illustrators Conference Sat., Jan. 23 • 9:00 am – 7:00 pm & Sun., Jan. 24 • 9:00 am – 4:30 pm I have wanted to attend this conference for years. But it’s a bit pricey … Continue reading
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January 2016 (catching up…)
It’s 2016 – and that happened amazingly quick! I’ve not had time to do much of any of the things I usually do at the end of a year. I didn’t even manage to get my 2015 Christmas Card done … Continue reading
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December 2015
And here it is finally – my December 31-Point-Plan:
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November 2015
I’ve had a really hard time getting this done this month. I decided to finally quit smoking on the 1st of November. BUT – it hasn’t exactly worked. I’ve been stupidly putting myself through withdrawal on a daily basis by … Continue reading
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My best friend Jennifer’s birthday is on October 12th. We met at a writer’s meeting a couple of years ago and often compare notes regarding our mutual goal of writing children’s books. Jennifer has written several stories and her frustration … Continue reading
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Another SCBWI event
On Saturday, my friend Jennifer and I went to another writers meeting, this time in Napa County: Sat. April 25, 2 – 4pm, Napa County Meeting, Author Hillary Homzie, Submitting to Agents and Editors Date/Time Date(s) – 04/25/2015 2:00 pm … Continue reading
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BOING! (It’s April)
SPRING HAS SPRUNG! I was hard-pressed to create another 31-point-plan so soon after arriving back from vacation; so many things to do: unpacking, laundry, grocery shopping, appointments, work – endless busyness. And the only thing that kept coming to mind … Continue reading
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March 2015
I can hardly believe how quickly March has arrived! I have been very busy – and not just with work, I have also been working diligently on the garage – and getting a lot done! I’ve been trying to get … Continue reading
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2015 Goals & Resolutions
Health: Quit smoking Walk/exercise regularly Do more cooking (help Dalton eat better) Spend time in rest/reflection (pay attention to needs/stress level) Order: Get garage in order Get Dalton’s room in shape Keep Dalton on track (school, etc.) Keep eyes on … Continue reading
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2014 in Review
It has taken me a long time to summarize the year 2014. It was a difficult year from the beginning, and continued to be tough for the better part of the year. Primarily, I had three big areas of difficulty … Continue reading
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“31-Point-Plan” – see previous years: 2014 2013 See my “31 Reasons for a 31-Point-Plan.” And here is 2015:
January 2, 2015
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November
November was actually named for the ninth month of the year, as that is what it was in the ancient Roman calendar. For most of us in the Northern Hemisphere, November mainly signifies Autumn, when the days get shorter, darker … Continue reading
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Getting behind again…
I keep getting behind on my posts so that I end up spending several days writing things and then publishing them retroactively (using the date that I first wrote about it in my journal). So the new posts I’ve written … Continue reading
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just some daily mishmash
5/8/14 I woke up from a dream this morning with some words ringing in my brain saying “that a Sagittarius is subtle is an oxymoron.” What??? Where did that come from? Who knows. Dreams are strange. I started physical therapy … Continue reading
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I’ve been spending some time looking through this book of Charles Vess‘ artwork, which I love, and thinking about drawing. And I ended up getting a little depressed and discouraged. But I know it’s stupid to try to even begin … Continue reading
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And I finally joined the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators! I’m excited!
March 5, 2014
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March
The name March comes from Latin Martius, the first month of the earliest Roman calendar. It was named for Mars, the Roman god of war who was also regarded as a guardian of agriculture. Apparently, before he became popularized as … Continue reading
31 Reasons for a “31-point-plan”
Here is a list, in no particular order, of reasons why I choose to do a “31-Point-Plan” every month. And it is something that anyone could decide to do, in any way they might choose to do it. I originally … Continue reading
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31-Point-Plan 2014
Here is where I plan to post my plans every month for this year. And check out my 31 Reasons for a “31-Point-Plan”. Happy 2014!
Bits and Pieces…
Happy Monday! Well, first of all, I am rather proud of myself for doing the housework I’d decided to do today. I have lately determined that Monday is my day to do that and to work on the garage (per … Continue reading
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“Frog Nog”
This morning I finally finished my latest “Frog” picture (after procrastinating for over a year). I have decided to really work hard on trying to finish this project. Here are the illustrations I have done so far- (And now I … Continue reading
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