Happy March! There is something about this month that signals Spring to me. Here in Atlanta, March seems to burst forth with blooms (and pollen) and Lenten Roses, redbuds, daffodils, (pollen) and cherry blossoms. Oh, and did I mention pollen? It is also my Dad’s birthday. Happy Birthday, Daddy! With … Continue reading
This weekend in Atlanta, I attended my first Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators conference. Dubbed “Spring Mingle”, it is the Southeast members yearly big whoop-dee-do. Since I’ve only recently decided to write children’s books, it was the perfect introduction into the world of the craft. There were so … Continue reading
> a great big thanks to everyone that contributed towards our pet food drive last week! we collected close to 200 lbs of food and some cash donations, as well. in fact, the director of the save our pets food bank, ann king, stopped by to thank us and to … Continue reading
> a great big thanks to everyone that contributed towards our pet food drive last week! we collected close to 200 lbs of food and some cash donations, as well. in fact, the director of the save our pets food bank, ann king, stopped by to thank us and to … Continue reading
I have a friend who lately has been extremely frustrated at work. He is in a high tech job and makes fair money, but his discontentment has pretty much consumed him for the last, say, year or so. Every time we get together, he “reminds” me of how much he … Continue reading
> “nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could only do a little” Edmund Burke did you know that in the last year, there has been a 35% increase in people surrendering their pets to shelters because they either can’t afford to feed them or … Continue reading
> “nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could only do a little” Edmund Burke did you know that in the last year, there has been a 35% increase in people surrendering their pets to shelters because they either can’t afford to feed them or … Continue reading
> lots of times, mommy’s friends send her videos of dog stuff. this one made me smile. it’s about a homeless man in california and his 3 pets, a dog, a cat, and a rat. i love this video because, for one thing, the other animals in it are healthy … Continue reading
Ok, so, as some of you know, I am working on writing a children’s picture book. It’s a sweet, uplifting little book that features the newest addition to our family, Chance the dog, as the protagonist. (Click here to read his blog) As you also may know, I don’t have … Continue reading
> lots of times, mommy’s friends send her videos of dog stuff. this one made me smile. it’s about a homeless man in california and his 3 pets, a dog, a cat, and a rat. i love this video because, for one thing, the other animals in it are healthy … Continue reading