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Birds Nobody Loves by James Brush: A Review

Birds Nobody Loves by James Brush

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A marvelous collection about Vultures and Grackles, truly birds nobody loves. Yet, Brush brings a sensitivity and true appreciation for both of these unloved birds. With a sympathetic eye and a touch of humor, Brush shows why we should at the least appreciate, if not love, these birds.

Wonderful collection. Highly recommended.

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KELLIE ELMORE And her Writing Space

Welcome back!  Today as we continue with the Writing Spaces series, we welcome Kellie Elmore from Magic in the Backyard.  As always, if you'd like a closer look at the photo, give it a click.  My thanks to Kellie for participating and look out for her new book coming in May!  If you'd like to see prior entries in the Series, click here.  Thanks for stopping by!

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When Mark approached me about writing a piece for his Writing Spaces, of course I was flattered and I happily accepted...

ADA LIMÓN And her Writing Space

Welcome!  It's been a while since any of these Guest Posts appeared.  I'm thrilled to be starting them up again and hope to stick to a weekly schedule.  I've managed to assemble a nifty collection of writers and hope to continue as long as creative types are willing to participate.  My thanks in advance to one and all.

Today's Guest Post is by Ada Limón.  All photo's can be viewed a bit larger by clicking on them.  Enjoy!

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I like to think that I could write anywhere, and maybe I could. If I...

Three Thoughts for Saturday 2/10/12

I wonder, does it make me a bad guy to not enjoy listening to music I've loved all my life because I found out somebody who has caused me pain loves the same music and the association is too strong to ignore?  Or does that make me weak?
My Aunt Violet has said more than once, "There's no better place to be than on the inside of a hug"
"Cutting Edge" is sometimes another way of saying "putting lipstick on a pig."

Notebook Porn

It is almost the end of the road for this notebook.  I bought it at Borders #1 in Ann Arbor, MI last summer.  I hope to move on to the next one in the next week or so…it's been a good notebook.  It saddens me that a lot of the ideas haven't been worthy of the notebook.  Depression will do that to a soul sometimes.

A Bit of This 'n That and Sex too

Okay, I lied.  Nothing about sex, but I did get your attention…

The next round of posts in the Writing Spaces series will start next Monday.  I think this go 'round there will be the one post per week.  Give people a chance to enjoy them and not miss any.  So, Monday morning a new post with a variety of writers and I may mix in an artist or three just for fun.  All for the forseeabe future, so enjoy.  I know the first few posts I've already received are wonderful.  I can't wait to share them w...

Three Thoughts for Saturday 2/4/12

There is something comforting in an unopened package of pencils.
Groundhog's Day is so silly we feel compelled to repeat it every year.
Being kind is its own reward.

Have a good week and thanks for reading!

Written Receipts or Bills of Sale

Sometimes you come across an idea that is so good you wonder why you didn't think of it yourself.  Other times, you stumble across an idea that is so mindblowingly cool, you totally get why you didn't think of it yourself.  So, you do the next best thing.  You steal it.

Which, sad to say, I am doing.  However, I got the originators blessing so it's not stealing.  It's creative appropriation and….okay, it's stealing.

The idea that is being repurposed (one does not recycle electrons on the...

Three Thoughts for Saturday 1/28/12

I recently told a young girl not to accept any wooden nickels.  She had no idea what I was talking about.
No matter how often there is one, a blue sky out of my window first thing in the morning makes me pause and smile.
Cold pizza for breakfast is a wonderful thing.

Have a great week and thanks for reading!

More Writing Spaces Posts on the Horizon

Late last summer, a series of writers of all stripes contributed Guest Posts about their writing spaces.  The posts were as varied as the people writing them and that's what made it so wonderful.  I had plans on making it a semi-regular series but life intervened.  However, I am thrilled to say that I've asked a few people to add to the series which now has its own page (tab is up there, on the far right) where you can see who has already joined in the fun.

Stay tuned as I am excited about...