Art Class
Yesterday was my first art class of the summer. Last summer was the first time I taught drawing. I found it was a rewarding experience. I was able to give back to the field. In my journey as an artist … Continue reading →
The face of courage
Tornado. The thought can strike fear into the bravest of soul if you live in Tornado Alley. I can remember about three tornados in my life spent in Iowa. My first stands out in my mind the most, because fear … Continue reading →
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4th of July Giveaway
Thanks to Karen’s Got Mail, I am part of a giveaway! In celebration of the pre-order of Dragon’s Future book 1 of Dragon Courage series, we will be doing a giveaway of a metal photo print of Dragon’s Future book … Continue reading →
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Lessons Learned from 8 and 12 year olds
I sat staring at the computer screen in total disbelief! It couldn’t be. My mouth hung open, my brain trying to digest what my eyes were telling it. Earlier in the day, I had sat with five boys–three eight-year-olds, and … Continue reading →
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Childhood Friendships
Out on the playground you meet a person. You play four-square, tether ball, tag, and who knows what all and become friends. You ride bikes together, spend the night at each other’s house, and share secrets. As the years pass, … Continue reading →
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“Saving London” Release Week
The List. That Signified Finality. The Journey. That Would Span The Globe. The Sacrifice. That Would Decide The Outcome. The Choice. That Could Unleash Evil On Earth. The End Is Only The Beginning… “You have terminal cancer.” London Patterson, a … Continue reading →
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Cover for Dragon’s Future
In the summer of 2009, I sat down and took the time to double-side print Dragon’s Future, Dragon’s Heir, Dragon’s Revenge, and Dragon’s Cure from my HP inkjet printer. Then I three-holed punched them all and put them into a … Continue reading →
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A photography journey and short tutorial
About three years ago, I wanted to encourage my husband’s photography ability. I helped him purchase his first DSLR (digital single lens reflect) camera. Since I was the one who wanted him to have the better camera, he said I … Continue reading →
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Graduations and Dragon Courage
Well, as the mind of a mother may do, when I wrote my last post Which Road Will They Take I forgot to include some added information. So, I decided another post will do the job, and I think it works … Continue reading →
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Which Road Will They Take?
What is it about a graduation that inspires so much emotions? There is the feeling of freedom, excitement, and relief that the students feel. Whereas parents are full of a mix of sadness, pride, and reflection. The fact that everyone … Continue reading →
