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The information can be found here. Just follow the directions.
If you are entering, good luck!
The weekend was crazy here, with an unexpected water heater change, and scattered showers that kept us from finishing staining the deck (I'm beginning to think it will never be done!). But it ended nicely with an extended family gathering for Mother's Day. Hope all of you had a wonderful weekend and are looking forward to an exciting week!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Friday, May 6, 2011
Congratulations!!!!
Practice makes perfect
Last night we went to our son's String Fest concert. They did a great job, and I had fun listening to the progress from the first year students, to the 2nd and 3rd year, to the Jr. High and High School. As expected, the tone quality and caliber of play increased as the students matured. It was interesting to note, that as the students playing improved, the number of students on stage decreased.
I was reminded of how with our first stories, all the components were there, but they just weren't fine tuned, but as we continue writing, our work improves The quality improves as we apply all the new things we have learned.
Then we work on revisions, tightening our work even more, until only the best quality remains, the same way these students practice and work until their performance is the best it can be.
What have you seen that reminds you of the growth in your writing? Hope you all have a great, sunny weekend, and Happy Mother's Day to all you mom's!
I was reminded of how with our first stories, all the components were there, but they just weren't fine tuned, but as we continue writing, our work improves The quality improves as we apply all the new things we have learned.
Then we work on revisions, tightening our work even more, until only the best quality remains, the same way these students practice and work until their performance is the best it can be.
What have you seen that reminds you of the growth in your writing? Hope you all have a great, sunny weekend, and Happy Mother's Day to all you mom's!
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Rain, rain, go away
Oh mighty weather gods, I beg you to send at least three sunny days my way. One day to dry out my deck, one day to finish staining it, and one day for it to cure. If you could see fit to send more than three, I would be greatly blessed and honored.
In all seriousness, I am grateful we haven't had the storms and flooding that have hit so many in our nation. How are things in your neck of the woods? Has it been sunny and warm, grey and wet, or somewhere in between?
In all seriousness, I am grateful we haven't had the storms and flooding that have hit so many in our nation. How are things in your neck of the woods? Has it been sunny and warm, grey and wet, or somewhere in between?
Monday, May 2, 2011
Catching up!
It was so nice to see the sun again on Saturday. We even managed to get a bit of our deck stained. We had hoped to do more yesterday, but with rain threatening, we decided to wait. I did get my new rosebush planted, though.
I spent time working on my agent to query list and tweaking the synopsis so I am ready to go once I hear some feedback on my ending.
So, how was your weekend? Hope this is the start of a great week for everyone!
I spent time working on my agent to query list and tweaking the synopsis so I am ready to go once I hear some feedback on my ending.
So, how was your weekend? Hope this is the start of a great week for everyone!
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