So, I think I'm failing my blogging for scrapbookers class. I am so glad we aren't actually be graded! :) Today we are supposed to post about something fun online. I like to cruise scrapbook message boards, scrapbook and author blogs and occasionally my home page on Facebook. I don't hang out on YouTube or play many games on Facebook or those kinds of things. So, I think I fail on the fun thing for today, too. But, since fun is defined differently for everyone, I am going to suggest that you look and see if your favorite author has a blog and spend some time reading it.
Nancy
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Blogging for scrapbookers
So, yesterday I was supposed to post my goals for the blogging for scrapbookers class by Shimelle. My goal is going to actually be to post :) Although to have the posts be interesting would be my second goal.
Last night Jared had a presentation for his advanced world history class. They were assigned a historical figure and they had to dress up as that person and give a 4 minute speech on the person's life. Jared had James Madison. He told me on Friday that he needed a costume for Monday. Apparently they knew for a month. This is an ongoing problem we need to resolve, but that's another post.
So, we went to Walmart and threw together a costume. Not the best, but it worked. However, Jared presented 19 out of 25 and it looked like he spent his time waiting rolling around on the floor. His wig was a mess! I'll have to get a picture posted. We ended up getting home too late to blog.
Josh was cranky this morning. He and Jared fought over the PS3 and got it taken away. Josh needed to read his library book. I told him he had until 7:02 to be reading. He wandered over and picked up his book and meandered his way back across the living room. I was pretty much just ignoring him until he said, "it is 7:03 and I'm not reading my book." So he got grounded. He then proceeded to throw a 20 minute fit. I finally told him if he missed the school bus he would never see the light of day again. So then he asks me (all stuttering and teary from the fit), "why? are you going to kill me?" Yeah, I was thinking more along the lines of grounded for life.
I'm just glad the morning ended and my kids got on the bus!
Last night Jared had a presentation for his advanced world history class. They were assigned a historical figure and they had to dress up as that person and give a 4 minute speech on the person's life. Jared had James Madison. He told me on Friday that he needed a costume for Monday. Apparently they knew for a month. This is an ongoing problem we need to resolve, but that's another post.
So, we went to Walmart and threw together a costume. Not the best, but it worked. However, Jared presented 19 out of 25 and it looked like he spent his time waiting rolling around on the floor. His wig was a mess! I'll have to get a picture posted. We ended up getting home too late to blog.
Josh was cranky this morning. He and Jared fought over the PS3 and got it taken away. Josh needed to read his library book. I told him he had until 7:02 to be reading. He wandered over and picked up his book and meandered his way back across the living room. I was pretty much just ignoring him until he said, "it is 7:03 and I'm not reading my book." So he got grounded. He then proceeded to throw a 20 minute fit. I finally told him if he missed the school bus he would never see the light of day again. So then he asks me (all stuttering and teary from the fit), "why? are you going to kill me?" Yeah, I was thinking more along the lines of grounded for life.
I'm just glad the morning ended and my kids got on the bus!
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Yikes, what was I thinking??
I let Jared have 2 friends spend the night last night. And it is mass chaos. I can't believe how much sheer noise 4 boys make. And it is cold, windy and snowy out today and they aren't dressed for the weather so inside it is. The bickering is insane. Apparently they are all cheating at the game. Oh no! One more hour and John says he will go to town and take them home. I'm sure I can hold on that long. Right? Please say yes.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Soul Song - Marjorie M. Liu
Soul Song - Marjorie M. Liu
This is the latest in Marjorie M. Liu's Dirk & Steele Series. Kind of on the periphery though because it doesn't involve any of the actual agents. This is the story of Kitala Bell (a friend of Dela Reese from a previous book) and M'Cal. M'Cal is a merman who is being forced by an evil witch to steal the souls of humans. Kit is a violinist who is able to see the murder of someone when she looks at them. The witch wants Kit's soul and sends M'Cal to get it. They fall in love instead, of course :)
I read some not very good reviews of this book, but I thought it was a nice addition to the series. We did get to see some of the agents when they showed up to help out. I had been a little disappointed that this was about people we had seen very little of if anything at all, but I ended up liking it. I enjoy Marjorie's writing style and I'm looking forward to the next book in the series - this one is about Amiri who is pretty new to the agency also. I am finding Koni more intiguing each time he makes an appearance and I'll be very interested in his book.
I'm giving this one 4 stars :)
This is the latest in Marjorie M. Liu's Dirk & Steele Series. Kind of on the periphery though because it doesn't involve any of the actual agents. This is the story of Kitala Bell (a friend of Dela Reese from a previous book) and M'Cal. M'Cal is a merman who is being forced by an evil witch to steal the souls of humans. Kit is a violinist who is able to see the murder of someone when she looks at them. The witch wants Kit's soul and sends M'Cal to get it. They fall in love instead, of course :)
I read some not very good reviews of this book, but I thought it was a nice addition to the series. We did get to see some of the agents when they showed up to help out. I had been a little disappointed that this was about people we had seen very little of if anything at all, but I ended up liking it. I enjoy Marjorie's writing style and I'm looking forward to the next book in the series - this one is about Amiri who is pretty new to the agency also. I am finding Koni more intiguing each time he makes an appearance and I'll be very interested in his book.
I'm giving this one 4 stars :)
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Jennifer Crusie re-read kick
Strange Bedpersons - Jennifer Crusie's work is always fun. I enjoyed the story of Nick and Tess and the opposites attract theme.
What the Lady Wants - Another fun story. Mitch and Mae were great in a take off of the gumshoe and damsel in distress theme.
Jennifer Crusie is a favorite author of mine - both of these get 4.5 stars :)
What the Lady Wants - Another fun story. Mitch and Mae were great in a take off of the gumshoe and damsel in distress theme.
Jennifer Crusie is a favorite author of mine - both of these get 4.5 stars :)
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Review of Poltergeist by Kat Richardson
Poltergeist by Kat Richardson - 3 stars
I think I'm torn on this book. I like Harper, but I find her ability to walk in the grey very confusing. Or maybe it is just the way that the grey is described that is very confusing. This is the second in the series and I still don't understand it.
Anyway, there is a group doing a paranormal experience where thy invent a poltergeist. I mean literally make one up that becomes real. Harper is hired to investigate by the person in charge of the experience as to why the findings are off the charts. Then one of the group members is killed by the poltergeist. Then Harper tries to figure out who controlled the poltergeist.
Harper learns a little more about maneuvering in the grey, but other than that doesn't seem any different than the first book. Her love interest doesn't appear until the very end so nothing going on there either. There is the addition of a very annoying child (not Harper's) - or maybe he was in the first book, too and I just don't remember him LOL.
I think I'm torn on this book. I like Harper, but I find her ability to walk in the grey very confusing. Or maybe it is just the way that the grey is described that is very confusing. This is the second in the series and I still don't understand it.
Anyway, there is a group doing a paranormal experience where thy invent a poltergeist. I mean literally make one up that becomes real. Harper is hired to investigate by the person in charge of the experience as to why the findings are off the charts. Then one of the group members is killed by the poltergeist. Then Harper tries to figure out who controlled the poltergeist.
Harper learns a little more about maneuvering in the grey, but other than that doesn't seem any different than the first book. Her love interest doesn't appear until the very end so nothing going on there either. There is the addition of a very annoying child (not Harper's) - or maybe he was in the first book, too and I just don't remember him LOL.
Friday, December 30, 2005
The end of the year
Well, 2005 is almost over. It has been a pretty good year. The new year looks to have many changes and many things that will stay the same.
I met my scrapbooking goals for the year, so I was happy about that. Made the design team at www.simplycreativecrafts.com which will hopefully be both fun and motivating.
Read a lot of books this year. Some of my favorites written by authors I had never read before were the Undead books by MaryJanice Davidson and the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher.
Of course, I enjoyed the 2005 offerings of Jennifer Crusie, Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb and many others. I am really looking forward to Don't Look Down by Jennifer Crusie and Bob Mayer. Should be an interesting collaboration.
John sent in the paperwork yesterday for the review on the subdivision. So if that gets approved, our house goes on the market. Building a house sounds like fun and horror. I am somewhat looking forward to this. The thought of going back into debt isn't as appealing as the thought of a new house from scratch, but I guess you take the good with the bad.
Tax season is just around the corner. Work is so busy right now I don't know how we will add the additional stress of tax season and remain sane, but I guess we somehow always manage.
So here's to a new year. The more things change, the more they stay the same.
I met my scrapbooking goals for the year, so I was happy about that. Made the design team at www.simplycreativecrafts.com which will hopefully be both fun and motivating.
Read a lot of books this year. Some of my favorites written by authors I had never read before were the Undead books by MaryJanice Davidson and the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher.
Of course, I enjoyed the 2005 offerings of Jennifer Crusie, Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb and many others. I am really looking forward to Don't Look Down by Jennifer Crusie and Bob Mayer. Should be an interesting collaboration.
John sent in the paperwork yesterday for the review on the subdivision. So if that gets approved, our house goes on the market. Building a house sounds like fun and horror. I am somewhat looking forward to this. The thought of going back into debt isn't as appealing as the thought of a new house from scratch, but I guess you take the good with the bad.
Tax season is just around the corner. Work is so busy right now I don't know how we will add the additional stress of tax season and remain sane, but I guess we somehow always manage.
So here's to a new year. The more things change, the more they stay the same.
Monday, July 25, 2005
The first post
So here we are :) Nothing earth shattering will be going on here. Just going to review some books that I have read lately or post about scrapbooking. Stay tuned.
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