Wikipedia says:Â The roots of the word have been defined[4] as follows: super- "above", cali- "beauty", fragilistic- "delicate", expiali- "to atone", and -docious "educable", with the sum of these parts signifying roughly "Atoning for educability through delicate beauty." According to the film, it is defined as "something to say when you have nothing to say." Today …
Every Inch of You is Perfect From the Bottom to the Top
I've been hearing this adorable and catchy tune on the radio all week so I just went and looked it up and here it is. Now, here's an interesting subject for discussion: Do you believe that this amazingly talented young woman is sending a positive body image message or is she doing what is being …
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An E-Mail that Blew My Mind – Second Place in the PubSlush-BookLogix Pitch Contest!
Is this real life? I've been asking myself that for a week now. I entered this contest a few weeks ago. I pitched "The Blue Diamond - An Ivory Razor Adventure." I love this book so much. This means more to me than anyone could possibly know. Hello Peggy, Congratulations! You are the second-place winner …
I’m Back! I’m Fired Up! I’m Ready to Rock ‘N Roll and Sell Some Books!
I really hadn't planned on blogging tonight but it's midnight you see and that means my brain is on fire. The past few nights my brain was on baby needs which is immediate and sweet and full of chubby hugs and smooches but I need to get down to business. I need to sell some …
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The Giant Beanstalk Sunflower!
Esme and I planted these sunflowers in early April. One of them she calls the beanstalk sunflower and I call it the big sister. We are hoping the little sisters catch up before fall arrives. She is bright eyed and bushy petaled today! When we came in the house , Esme ran for the iPad …
Have you ever just wandered off with your notebook and pen?
Where did you go? What did you write about? I haven't done it in ages. I'm thinking it's about time.
The Personal Reward for Going into the Arts is Enormous
Sometimes Television Commercials Aren’t for Bathroom Breaks
Yesterday, I saw the picture above on someone's Facebook timeline and immediately shared it. As a female child, I was never discouraged from doing anything I wanted to do. I was encouraged to try different things, explore my imagination and even pushed a little when a natural aptitude emerged. Not all female children are so …
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Step Aside Grammar Rock – Weird Al’s Got it Covered
This morning on my way to work, my local radio station was singing the praises of the latest Weird Al Yankovic album and after watching this video, I'm sold. Step aside Grammar Rock. Weird Al's got it covered. (See what I did there?)
Once Upon A Time, I Had the Most Wonderful Mother
And I still do. Last night Wayne and I were sitting in my living room and I was writing and he was on the phone with his mom. We were talking about today's date. About a minute later my damn broom fell and hit the floor in the kitchen. I hadn't touched it since Saturday. …
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