Linda Poitevin's Blog, page 56
December 21, 2011
The Incredible Shrinking Christmas Tree
The house I live in has a cathedral ceiling between the living and dining rooms. Several years ago, I decided that we needed a Christmas tree that went all the way to the peak of that ceiling. While my husband was skeptical of the idea, the girls and I agreed it would be spectacular. Now, [...]
December 17, 2011
Christmas Shopping: My Neverending Story
A few days ago, I finished my Christmas shopping. I must admit that I was very pleased with myself. I was ahead of schedule, out of the malls before the real chaos set in, pretty much stress-free, and on budget. In fact, I'd met every goal I'd set for myself this year. What more could [...]
December 12, 2011
Why the Crock Pot is a Writer's Best Friend
As a stay-at-home mom, the stocking of the kitchen and making of meals has generally fallen to me. (Translation: my husband can't cook…and our daughters have a few horror stories to prove it.) I've always made an effort to provide healthy meals and snacks and, for the most part, those have been made from scratch. [...]
December 8, 2011
Squee moment!
Periodically I do a Google search to see what's being said about Sins of the Angels (I know, I know…I shouldn't be stalking my book…but it's my first and it's so hard not to, lol!). This turned up on tonight's browse: Look carefully, center row, one to the right…see it? Yup. That's me. On an end [...]
December 6, 2011
Wordless Wednesday: A Touch of Narnia
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Quotable Quotes
I am a collector of quotes. Inpirational ones, funny ones, educational ones…anything that reflects my own worldview (but says it better!) or that opens my perspective to a new one. One day, I'd like to write (or paint, as the case may be) my collection onto the walls of a room. One day, when I [...]
December 4, 2011
When Writers Look Like Stalkers…
Posting about my somewhat creepy coffee-shop behavior at Dark Central Station today. Come join me! Filed under: Uncategorized
