I have a small essay in Tiny Lights again this month. Please go to: http://tiny-lights.com/searchlights.php
There is a monthly question posed to writers. Click on the one for 9/15: How do you keep track of your work? My title is: "Writer; Organize Thyself" ( I'm also in the 8/15: What helps you remember?) Just read the guidelines and send in your essay and voila'....you will be published!! There are other places to check out on their website, too. There is a yearly contest, literary services, links and a printed publication, which I recently subscribed to. Susan Bono, the editor-in-chief, is a really neat woman!
ALL WHO WANDER ARE NOT LOST.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Saturday, October 3, 2009
** Genteel, Lovely, Intelligent, Inspiring **
The four words above is how I would describe Sue Monk Kidd and her daughter Ann Kidd Taylor last night. They came to town to speak about the memoir they co-wrote: Traveling with Pomegranates: A Mother-Daughter Story. They read several pasages from the book and answered a few questions. I think I can say that everyone in the audience was completely captivated, myself included! There were also books to purchase and an autograph session.
Sue's book; The Secret Life of Bees, was her first novel and a HUGE success. She had non-fiction books published previously, but this novel was quite an accomplishment and was written when she was approximately 50 years old.
I've been newly inspired, recharged, and filled with confidence! Look out world, here I come!
Sue's book; The Secret Life of Bees, was her first novel and a HUGE success. She had non-fiction books published previously, but this novel was quite an accomplishment and was written when she was approximately 50 years old.
I've been newly inspired, recharged, and filled with confidence! Look out world, here I come!
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
** Food, Fun and Advice **
Today I took Morris Turek to lunch. He's the lawyer I mention on the right hand column of my blog. He's a copyright lawyer and a very nice guy. I've asked for his advice a few times over the past few months and he's always refused to send me a bill. So, I decided the next best thing was to invite him to lunch, my treat. He said he never turns down lunch, so that was a good compromise!
We had a great meal and I'm pretty sure I did most of the talking....In fact, I'm sure I did most of the talking!
Click on the photo of Morris to learn more about him and his agency....Your Trademark Attorney. He's located in Chesterfield. Tell him, "Becky sent me!"
We had a great meal and I'm pretty sure I did most of the talking....In fact, I'm sure I did most of the talking!
Click on the photo of Morris to learn more about him and his agency....Your Trademark Attorney. He's located in Chesterfield. Tell him, "Becky sent me!"
** A NEW BREAD CO. LOCATION **
All you Bread Company lovers in the St. Peters area......Have you heard the great news?! A Bread Company is opening soon in a great location. It's between Pier One and Mid Rivers Mall, in a building that previously housed a carpet store, next to a mattress store. If I read the signs correctly, the mattress store appeared to be empty and for sale.
Even though the Bread Co. on Mid Rivers Mall Drive, near Hwy-94 isn't THAT far away, this new location will be a lot closer to home....AND Barnes & Noble.....another favorite hang-out!!
The new Bread Co. is scheduled to open in about 2 weeks!! Let's all make a date to have a writers meeting and dinner there, what'ya say??
Even though the Bread Co. on Mid Rivers Mall Drive, near Hwy-94 isn't THAT far away, this new location will be a lot closer to home....AND Barnes & Noble.....another favorite hang-out!!
** Another Breathtakingly Beeeee-u-ti-ful Day!! **
One quick thought this morning. I felt I should clarify one of the words I used in last night's blog.......
The small incident in the kitchen yesterday, was NOT part of a "typical" Becky day!!
Pretty much all the rest were, though. ;-)
The small incident in the kitchen yesterday, was NOT part of a "typical" Becky day!!
Pretty much all the rest were, though. ;-)
** The End of My Perfect Day **
It's almost midnight and I just had to post a note about my perfectly typical Becky kind of day!
Yes, it WAS a gorgeous day!
Yes, I e-mailed my column at the last minute...actually about 10 minutes late, but all is well.
Yes, I mistakenly sent an e-mail to the wrong person! Thank goodness the only end result was lots of laughter!
Yes, I'm very scatter-brained and forgetful and almost started a fire on the kitchen stove!!
*side note: It's not a good idea to turn on the wrong burner when there's a cork trivet sitting on it.*
Fortunately, Ron was home and noticed what was happening before the smoke turned into flames!
Yes, I managed to get 4 loads of laundry washed, dried and either folded or on hangers.
Yes, I put my wonderful dog, Tiger, in and outside, in and out, in and out...etc..etc..all day long! (And yes, we put her outside immediately, so she could breath fresh air, until all the smoke inside was gone.)
Yes, I picked up my husband from the car repair shop and let him use my car for a couple of hours. (No Smoking Allowed!)
Yes, I went through piles of junk mail, trying to locate those pesky bills that need to be paid.
And Yes, since I have a terrible memory, that's about all I can think of, plus the fact that it is now after midnight and I'm really getting tired, so I'll just have to say..."Goodnight, Gracie"....zzzzzzzz
Yes, it WAS a gorgeous day!
Yes, I e-mailed my column at the last minute...actually about 10 minutes late, but all is well.
Yes, I mistakenly sent an e-mail to the wrong person! Thank goodness the only end result was lots of laughter!
Yes, I'm very scatter-brained and forgetful and almost started a fire on the kitchen stove!!
*side note: It's not a good idea to turn on the wrong burner when there's a cork trivet sitting on it.*
Fortunately, Ron was home and noticed what was happening before the smoke turned into flames!
Yes, I managed to get 4 loads of laundry washed, dried and either folded or on hangers.
Yes, I put my wonderful dog, Tiger, in and outside, in and out, in and out...etc..etc..all day long! (And yes, we put her outside immediately, so she could breath fresh air, until all the smoke inside was gone.)
Yes, I picked up my husband from the car repair shop and let him use my car for a couple of hours. (No Smoking Allowed!)
Yes, I went through piles of junk mail, trying to locate those pesky bills that need to be paid.
And Yes, since I have a terrible memory, that's about all I can think of, plus the fact that it is now after midnight and I'm really getting tired, so I'll just have to say..."Goodnight, Gracie"....zzzzzzzz
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
** A PERFECT DAY **
Is there such a thing as a perfect (weather) day? I think so! It all has to do with your attitude. Some people may think a rainy day or a snowy day is perfect. I, for one, love snowy days....but mostly in the month of December!
I would say that today, here where I live, is an absolutely beautiful, perfect day! The perfect autumn day. Blue skies, some white clouds, a nice breeze, cool to warm temperatures......Ahhhhh. Life is Wonderful!
The sight of my sheer, white curtains gently puffing out and floating back in towards the open windows, leaves me with an almost indescribable feeling of happiness.
I would say that today, here where I live, is an absolutely beautiful, perfect day! The perfect autumn day. Blue skies, some white clouds, a nice breeze, cool to warm temperatures......Ahhhhh. Life is Wonderful!
The sight of my sheer, white curtains gently puffing out and floating back in towards the open windows, leaves me with an almost indescribable feeling of happiness.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
** Sentimental Journey **
This evening is the end of a very busy week. It was very rewarding speaking to grade school and high school students on three separate days. Then today, Ron and I attended the Homecoming Events at Parks College of Engineering, Aviation & Technology. (part of St. Louis University)
Parks Fly-In Pancake Breakfast
St. Louis Downtown Airport, Cahokia IL
*We didn't fly-in...we drove! Met a very nice man, graduate of 1959.
Alumni Merit Awards Luncheon Ceremony & Reception
Il Monastero
*Very deserving recipients and yummy food.
Parks College and Institute of Technology Open House
McDonnell Douglas Hall
*Everyone should visit here. Wonderful wall of history timeline, sometimes guided tours given by Rob the Robot!
*A new wall just opened with names & photos of past and present faculty and staff. So proud to see my dad's photo in at least 2 different places. He would've been so pleased!
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