When I was 20, I was thinner than I am now. My body was leaner and tighter. My eyes were perhaps a bit brighter, my hair a little blonder. But I am more beautiful at 40 than I was at 20. How can this be so? At 20, I had no idea what I wanted [...]
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Beauty of a Woman Blogfest
Posted in Writing, tagged Aging, August McLaughlin, Beauty, Beauty of a Woman Blogfest, Blogfest, Blogging, Julie Hedlund, Writer on February 9, 2012 | 59 Comments »
Gratitude Sunday 71
Posted in 12 x 12 in 2012, Books, Children's Books, Creativity, Friendship, Gratitude Sunday, Picture Books, Skiing, The Artist's Way, Works in Progress, Writing, tagged 12 x 12 in 2012, Books, Children's Books, Friends, Friendship, Gratitude, Gratitude Sunday, Julie Hedlund, Picture Books, Skiing, The Artist's Way, Works in Progress, Writer, Writing on February 5, 2012 | 20 Comments »
Much to be grateful for this week! Quotes on Gratitude “Happiness is the settling of the soul into its most appropriate spot.” — Aristotle “Deficiency motivation doesn’t work. It will lead to a life-long pursuit of try to fix me. Learn to appreciate what you have and where and who you are.” — Wayne Dyer [...]
The Artist’s Way: Weeks 8 and 9 Check-In
Posted in 12 x 12 in 2012, Creativity, Goals, PiBoIdMo, Picture Books, Spirituality, The Artist's Way, Works in Progress, Writing, tagged 12 x 12 in 2012, Brain Burps About Books, Creativity, Goals, Julia Cameron, Julie Hedlund, Katie Davis, PiBoIdMo, Picture Books, Spirituality, The Artist's Way, Works in Progress, Writer, Writing on February 3, 2012 | 22 Comments »
Per my post last week, I’m combining Weeks 8 and 9 into one check-in. It is way later than usual because, well, the vagaries of life got in the way this week – grocery shopping, cooking dinner, transporting kids all over hell’s half-acre. BUT, this one is a doozy so hold onto your seats! Week [...]
Perfect Picture Book Friday: White is For Blueberry
Posted in Writing on February 3, 2012 | 31 Comments »
This week’s choice is a book by our February featured author – George Shannon. White is for Blueberry Written by George Shannon, Illustrated by Laura Dronzek Greenwillow Books, March, 2005 Suitable for: Ages 3 & up Themes/Topics: Colors, Nature, Art, Attention, Challenging Assumptions Opening and brief synopsis: From School Library Journal: “If Georgia O’Keeffe had made a [...]
Monthly 12 x 12 in 2012 Check-In: January
Posted in 12 x 12 in 2012, Giveaway, Goals, Picture Books, Works in Progress, Writing, tagged 12 x 12 in 2012, 12 x 12 Monthly Check-In, Giveaway, Picture Book Marathon, Picture Books, Tara Lazar, Works in Progress, Writing on January 31, 2012 | 184 Comments »
One down, eleven to go! As impossible as it is for me to believe we’re already one full month into 2012, here we are. Did you get a Picture Book draft written in January? Let us know in the comments section. If you did – YAY – you’re eligible for an extra point toward a [...]
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