Author Archives: Kandi J Wyatt

A Unique Look at Holy Week part 1

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This past weekend I had the privilege of going to Writers’ Weekend at the Beach in Ocean Park, Washington. I loved being able to network with the small group of writers, learn from my first critique sessions, and have time to write. One of the activities was a first hundred word contest. I started a story that I decided to share with you all. It will be a continued story spanning throughout this week and finishing on Resurrection Sunday! I hope it will give you a fresh look at Holy Week and maybe something to share with your family as you celebrate.

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What if it was illegal to plant seeds?

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In January, I had the privilege of receiving a book as a gift. Being an author, I understood the value of that autographed paperback. So, with loving care, I picked it up and began reading. I instantly was transported to a new world–well kind of. It actually was a very probably future America where gardening and saving seeds was outlawed, where food comes in boxes and squares all ready processed called Vitees, Protein, Juices, Carbos, and Sweeties.

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6 Great Reads for Spring Break

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Need a book to curl up with over Spring Break? Here are some books I’ve read recently that I think you’ll enjoy.

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How to Choose the Right Tools for Drawing

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When my sister first introduced me to drawing, I was given a charcoal pencil. Later in 2010 when I began drawing again, I picked up a regular mechanical pencil and began drawing on a sketch pad. Since then, I’ve learned a bit about the tools of the trade.

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A Simple Technique to Change Your Perspective on Heaven

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What if heaven was like a giant family reunion with room for everyone?

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4 Secrets for Awesome Read Alouds from a Mom

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My fifth grade year, Mom would clean up supper dishes and then we’d sit down in the living room and she’d read to us Angel Unaware by Dale Evans Rogers. The memory is with me to this day of the feeling of contentment and peace sitting and listening to Mom’s voice. I’ve continued the tradition by reading after dinner with my family. Here’s what I’ve learned over the years.

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Musings on Art Deprivation

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People talk about sleep deprivation, caffeine deprivation, and grandchild deprivation. When we go without art, our lives become dull and lifeless.

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Another Train, Another Station

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This story first appeared on my deviant art account. I wrote it for a contest which required a steampunk theme and a dragon. I thought it would be a great way to start off the week.

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Expanding our Horizons

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Cute video on country facts, and an amazing demonstration of multilingualism

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