Laurie Jackson's Blog, page 31

Four Leaf Clover

Who looks for four leaf clovers? Me! I do! Grandpa Shorty used to tell me that I had gift of finding them. He said I got the gift of Grandma Helen. She could find a single four leaf clover in amongst regular clovers without even having to really look. 

This morning, I was walking around the yard with Alex. We were looking at the plants that were popping up everywhere. I just looked down and there in front of me was a four leaf clover. I know you are supposed to make a wish before picking it, but I did not really have anything to wish for. I picked it and now it is between my business cards. Maybe it will bring me good luck with my writing.

Have a wonderful day!

Laurie 8)

Chickens

Chickens! Chickens! Chickens! My wonderful husband (Alex) and I were out with the chickens this morning. I cannot believe how big they are getting. It is very calming to watch them flutter around, peck and scratch at the ground. Alex cut an opening in the wall of the coop so they can go back and forth. A couple of hours passed and Alex went to check on them. He came back in and told me he was going to build a ramp for the chickens to use to get back inside the coop. Silly birds, I guess they forgot how to use their wings.

I hope there is at least one rooster in the bunch. Even though it will be awhile yet, I am looking forward to having fresh eggs daily.

Have a wonderful day!

Laurie 8)

School

   At my age, who would have thought I would be in school? I'm 51 with nine adult children and one grandson.  When I met my second husband, he convinced me to go after my dream.  Over a year and a half ago, I enrolled in Creative Writing for Entertainment.  At the end of 2014, I will have a Bachlor's of Fine Arts in writing.  YAY! I am almost done.  

   Why am I in school at my age?  Great question.  My baby sister died from a rare type of cancer when she was 11 years old.  All the treatments and surgeries she went through, she never complained once.  She was and still is today a positive influence in my life.  I look up to Heaven and we chat.  She still tells me I can do anything I set my mind to.  So, as my way to honor her, I want to write her life story.  She's been gone nearly 26 years.  I still miss her greatly.  I love you, Mindy Jo!

   I have always enjoyed writing.  I have kept journals since grade school.  Raising five children and spending time with my gandson, has inspired me to write children's books.  

Have a great day! 8)

Chickens

   Who loves chickens?  Our chicks are about three weeks old now.  It's so calming and relaxing to watch them flutter around.  The way they peck at the ground to find food is funny.  

   I hope there's a rooster in the little group.  I enjoy hearing a rooster crow.  To me, hearing a rooster crow is the sign to get up and get something accomplished!  

   I hope you all have a wonderful day!

Chickens

   Who loves chickens? I do! I do! Who grew up taking care of chickens? I did! I did! Actually, my grandparents had the chickens. Trust me, when I say I stayed at their house as much as possible during the summer. You guessed it. I wanted to collect the eggs and take care of the chickens.

   A great friend of mine gave Alex and I thirteen chicks. I cannot wait until we start getting eggs. I love fresh eggs.

Welcome

Welcome to my blog page.  I look forward to sharing my writing experiences with you on these pages.  I will also be blogging about my favorite past times - counted cross stitch and quilting.  Then there will be the blogs about stuff in general and what is happening in my life.

I hope you stay tuned and enjoy.