Thursday, December 19, 2024

Crafts and Nature Photos and Michael Palin

rafts!

and

ature!

Two secret gift exchange projects, in Our Flag Means Death colours!

A house and a park made by the six-year-old!

A wee blanket!

Secret Christmas gift project -- sewing a smile onto this doggie!

It doesn't show up in the photo, but there's snow falling on this tree!

Sunrise!

Sheep!

Moon and village tree

Michael Palin! Talking about his latest book, another edition of his diaries

This was a Guardian Live event online, a fun interview, and some audience questions

His favourite Monty Python sketch is the cheese shop!

One of his favourite characters from the films is the Centurion in Life of Brian, the one who was momentarily pleased at not having to make crosses anymore

So glad that participating online was an option!

Hope you have some delicious feasts planned over the holidays!

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

IWSG Day and Crafts!

rafts!

But first, it's Insecure Writer's Support Group Day!

The awesome co-hosts for the October 2 posting of the IWSG are are Diedre Knight, Lisa Buie Collard, Kim Lajevardi, and JQ Rose!

Every month, we announce a question that members can answer in their IWSG post. These questions may prompt you to share advice, insight, a personal experience or story. Include your answer to the question in your IWSG post or let it inspire your post if you are struggling with something to say.

Remember, the question is optional

October 2 question - - What creative activity do you engage in when you're not writing?

I knit! And now and then I bake...

On the other hand, I didn't carve these pumpkins...

...but I made the stuffed peppers! And the grape cake in the background!

I didn't make these either! Earrings by a friend's daughter, art I clipped on by smolbus

This looks like nothing -- it's one square! To be added to squares knit by others, to form the frame of a blanket!

Mmm, cocoa cookies...

Kiddo saw the square and wanted one for his own!

Blanket in progress!

I still think Woll Butt is a fun name for a yarn brand!

Please share some of your favourite recipes!

Friday, September 6, 2024

IWSG and Crafting Photos

rafts!
and

elcome to Insecure Writer's Support Group Day!

Insecure Writer's Support Group

A database resource site and support group for writers and authors. Featuring weekly guests and tips, a monthly blogfest gathering, a Facebook group, a book club, and thousands of links – all to benefit writers! #IWSG

Website / Facebook Group / Twitter / Book Club / Reedsy Discount / Past Issues
Fast Five Free Gift - Mobi / Epub / Pdf

Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!
Posting: The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conquered. Discuss your struggles and triumphs. Offer a word of encouragement for others who are struggling. Visit others in the group and connect with your fellow writer - aim for a dozen new people each time - and return comments. This group is all about connecting! Our Twitter handle is @TheIWSG and hashtag is #IWSG

Let’s rock the neurotic writing world!

The awesome co-hosts for the August 7 posting of the IWSG are Beth Camp, Jean Davis, Yvonne Ventresca, and PJ Colando

Every month, we announce a question that members can answer in their IWSG post. These questions may prompt you to share advice, insight, a personal experience or story. Include your answer to the question in your IWSG post or let it inspire your post if you are struggling with something to say.

August 7 question - Since it's back to school time, let's talk English class. What's a writing rule you learned in school that messed you up as a writer?

Ooh, great question!

The one that broke me for years was the "do not ever use contractions rule". I don't know if my teacher failed to specify that the rule applied only/mostly to non-fiction, or if I misunderstood, but for quite a few years, I had my characters speaking unnaturally, sounding like this:

"Do you want to meet up at the pub?"
"I cannot go until later. I cannot leave my new puppy at home alone, she would miss me."
"Do you not have someone to help you look after her?"
"I do not."
"I could help you!"
"Would you, really? Puppies can be a handful."
"I would love to meet her!"
"Then let us go now."

Ridiculous! I'm glad I finally got over this error!

Time for photos!

Some lunches out and some crafts!