Avant-Garde Aspirations (Book) http://www.Writing.Com/main/books.php/item_id/931645-Avant-Garde-Aspirations [Image #1197080] Hope everyone had a wonderful start to the year! Mine was kinda ... slow speed and not really so interesting, except we were with friends and that's always a good way to start the year. We did end 2006 on a good note. Spending the last couple of days of it looking at a possible new landing site, we fo...[Read Full Post] Tue, 02 Jan 2007 16:17:54 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/478553 [Image #1194668] I actually did some writing last night! 1,381 words, which is about 1/3 of my total for the month. Well, I never get much done during December. It's a nice month for a break and a change in routine. I don't really have anything to say, but didn't want to get too neglectful. We had a nice, quiet...[Read Full Post] Wed, 27 Dec 2006 11:46:50 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/477369 "What a glorious thing God did for me; and how awesome are the implications of the manner in which I receive it." In a Christmas survey I did recently, one of the questions was whether you more prefer giving or receiving. I unhesitatingly said "giving" because it is such a nice feeling to know we have the ability and will to g...[Read Full Post] Sun, 24 Dec 2006 11:30:49 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/476948 [Image #912390] Only a couple of quick notes... Thank you to [Link To User scarlett_o_h] for the Creativity Badge! It was my pleasure to help decorate the Blogville News this month since I didn't have any writings to add. I look forward to sitting down and reading this special issue. Congrats to [Link To User k...[Read Full Post] Sat, 23 Dec 2006 12:07:49 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/476797 [Image #1193474] This is from the town where we're considering moving next year; I took it yesterday during a 'check-the-area' 3 day trip. It's a gorgeous big lake and this doesn't do it justice. It's actually the only pretty thing in the town, other than the tons of trees. Ever decide where to move ju...[Read Full Post] Fri, 22 Dec 2006 21:37:08 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/476695 [Image #1190968] My husband was telling me earlier today about a 13 year old girl who is quite an accomplished painter. She comes from a family of atheists but her paintings are religious and are inspired by visions she receives. She ended up converting her family to believe in God because of her art. What a beautiful gift. She also ...[Read Full Post] Fri, 15 Dec 2006 17:01:50 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/475327 One of my favorite songs is "The Little Drummer Boy" -- not because I used to play drums but because of the meaning: the 'poor' boy has no money to buy a gift for Baby Jesus so he offers what he has, the ability to play music. It turns out that boy is not so poor after all. His musical ability is quite a rich gift to offer. ...[Read Full Post] Wed, 13 Dec 2006 19:26:59 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/474960 [Image #1189313] I'm only running through today. For the next two or three weeks, that's about all I'll be able to do. I'm actually running ahead of schedule this year, I think. My newsletters are printed, signed, and in the mailbox today (did them while watching Pirates last night) except a couple I'm get...[Read Full Post] Mon, 11 Dec 2006 14:33:36 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/474470 [Image #1188212] This is an early attempt at animation. I think Writer's Digest has been raiding my port. The issue I received yesterday has articles about: 1) being a rebel writer to get noticed, including such off-beat grassroots promotional techniques as setting up a Myspace account and posting on online discussion groups (yahoo answe...[Read Full Post] Fri, 08 Dec 2006 21:45:30 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/474002 [Image #1187630] Thank you [Link To User chino29] for the lovely sig! Yesterday's entry was seriously not intended to be so controversial. It was a simple statement, really, but it wasn't taken that way, I guess. This is all I meant: 1) Celebrating Christmas and saying so is my right as a Christian. 2) Every other religio...[Read Full Post] Thu, 07 Dec 2006 11:52:15 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/473605 Heading away from the cashier, I heard a quick "Happy Holidays" and looked back, a bit stunned. The cashier was an older lady, always friendly and smiling, but she seemed rather embarrassed at having been 'forced' to end each transaction with that greeting. If I had thought quickly enough -- it was the first Happy Holidays I received t...[Read Full Post] Wed, 06 Dec 2006 11:12:14 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/473412 [Image #1186835] When do we know if it's okay to cover our ears and refuse to listen? I think sometimes it is. After all, we are bombarded with so much information on a daily basis; so much so that we don't always realize what it is we're hearing. Occasionally, we have to shut it out. What we hear and read and see affe...[Read Full Post] Tue, 05 Dec 2006 15:26:03 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/473251 [Image #1186433] "It would have been nice not to have to get out of the car and open the door manually" Apparently military security missions are causing garage door openers not to work around a few bases. It's a shared radio frequency problem. My reaction to the guy above? Aw, poor baby. Imagine, having to step out of...[Read Full Post] Mon, 04 Dec 2006 12:52:29 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/473011 [Image #1185737] Grandma used to have these on her tree, so I was so glad to find them a couple of years ago for mine. I've been fighting a migraine all day (reading by flashlight needs to be limited, I suppose) so copying something I answered through email. Welcome to the 2006 Holiday Edition of Getting to Know Your Friends! ...[Read Full Post] Sun, 03 Dec 2006 22:52:10 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/472615 Well, my power was out this afternoon and into the evening, so this is later than I planned, but here it is: [Link To Item #1185376] I did have nice, quiet, relaxing time with my windows open and a gusty wind pushing the 70 degree air into my windows while I sat and read someone else's work by flashlight. *^*Smile*...[Read Full Post] Fri, 01 Dec 2006 22:05:07 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/472476 [Image #1184857] *a work in progress* My fingers are trying to cramp. My elbows are nagging at me. My eyes are near revolt stage. The kids are tired of soup and sandwiches. And my house needs a thorough cleaning. But ... I have only 609 words to make it to 50K by midnight. At 11:30 last night, I argued with myself about continuing on to ju...[Read Full Post] Thu, 30 Nov 2006 11:06:55 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/472164 Note: this is not my photo. I received it by email and although I wouldn't normally post such a thing, I think this is important to share. Copyright info is included to the best of my knowledge. [Image #1184488] Text: Air Force Chief Master Sgt. John Gebhardt, of the 332nd Expeditionary Medical Gr...[Read Full Post] Wed, 29 Nov 2006 13:45:16 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/471987 [Image #1184143] This is where I want to be right now. Not necessarily at this particular concert, but at any good concert. It has been forever since I got to go see a live performance ... in fact, this is the last one I saw, in December 2005. Nickelback keeps cruising around somewhere close but not quite close enough and I know some people can drive 2-3 hours to a conc...[Read Full Post] Tue, 28 Nov 2006 14:39:13 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/471766 [Image #1183690] Nothing increases stats faster than controversy. I don't often post anything very controversial: I'm not much of a controversy type, I suppose. I don't like to ruffle feathers unnecessarily and I think people should live and let live as long as it's possible to do so. We all have our little things, though, that make it ne...[Read Full Post] Mon, 27 Nov 2006 11:38:25 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/471514 [Image #1182840] I have images I want to make and Cnotes I want to add ... but there are still 6 days left for Nano and I'm still behind.. Thankfully it's still sunny and 60ish so the deck staining has to be continued today. My up-and-at'em-bored-easily child thinks we really need to go out today. I think Thanksgiving we...[Read Full Post] Sat, 25 Nov 2006 12:27:08 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/471126