new writing studio

To make room for the little racecar, 

I switched my office from the front of the house to the back.  

Here's a few pictures of the space:

my wonderful desk

a few favorite books

and an orange kitty who loves our new room

untitled poem

as summer approaches

i cover my face

wanting to find

my own quiet place

to lay my head

on a cool, crisp sheet

why can't i have

a nap that's complete

without all this light

and sunshine and cheer

when will it leave?

never, i fear

i want to sleep

for all of the day

so nighttime come quick

please don't delay

your pale moons and gray

skylines above

in darkness i rest

peaceful, in love

word of the week

Our Word of the Week

that I added to the fish bowl on my desk

is...

heartbroken (adjective)  1. filled with great sadness

new studio

As a result of my little racecar on the way, I needed to move my writing studio from the front of our house to the back.  I was hesitant to do this because I loved my original office so much, but I think the change as been good for me. I found inspiration in framing new pictures for the wall above my desk.

Pictures clockwise starting in middle: sketch by my sister Miranda Maxwell, watercolor of The Little House, illustration from "A Child's Garden of Verses", the lighthouse at Beavertail, school pictures of me and my husband (ages 5 and 7), Baily's Beach, envelope decorated by my mom, Save the Date for my wedding (artwork by Miranda Maxwell)

Click here to see writing studio #1.  

More pictures of writing studio #2 coming soon!

colorscope for two taurus men

Click here to see which two men match this Colorscope.

Interested in learning why Taurus is bright green?  Go here.  

Why Aries is red?  Here.  Why Capricorn is brown?  Here.

Do you want to know what your Colorscope is?  Go here.

word of the week

Our Word of the Week

that I added to the fish bowl on my desk

is...

plume (noun)  1. a feather or group of feathers on a bird  2. something (such as smoke, steam, or water) that rises into the air in a tall, thin shape

book poems using board books

oh the thinks you can think

my friends

when the world is ready for bed

brown bear, brown bear, what do you see?

eagles 

animals

trucks

trains

Click here to read more book poems!

first attempt

While I was trying to photograph my newest book poems, 

Calvin wanted a little attention.

Book poems using board books coming soon!

word of the week

Our Word of the Week

that I added to the fish bowl on my desk

is...

middle-of-the-road (adjective)  1. supporting or following a course of action that is not extreme and that is acceptable to many different people.

happy birthday, beverly cleary!

Born April 12, 1916

Last year, Lisa Yee wrote this lovely article about Beverly Cleary.  Yee believes that "Ramona Quimby is at the heart of Cleary's world".  I completely agree. Ramona Quimby, Age Eight is one of my all time favorite books.

Image via beverlycleary.com

spring is here

Inspired by the glorious Easter weekend weather, 

I planted these flowers in the backyard.

the wonderful story of henry sugar and six more

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More

by Roald Dahl

Synopsis from Goodreads:  Seven stories of fantasy and fun by the fantastic Roald Dahl. 

The Boy Who Talked With Animals - in which a stranded sea turtle and a small boy have more in common than meets the eye. 
The Hitchhiker - proves that in a pinch a professional pickpocket can be the perfect pal. 
The Mildenhall Treasure - a true tale of fortune found and an opportunity lost. 
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar - in which a modern-day Robin Hood brings joy to the hearts of orphans - and fear to the souls of casino owners around the world.

What I think:  Roald Dahl is one of my very favorite writers, so it comes as no surprise that I love this book.  It's a great read for adults and children.  The short story called "The Boy Who Talked to Animals" has a very strong child's point of view and, "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar" is perfectly written.

word of the week

Our Word of the Week

that I added to the fish bowl on my desk

is...

balk (noun) 1.  an occurrence in which a pitcher stops suddenly or makes an illegal movement after starting to throw a pitch

(During the Red Sox's unfortunate opening day loss, the bullpen did not throw any balks.)