Another sport that's big in my part of the world is kayaking. Whether it's on a lake, a river, or the ocean, kayaking is a super cool way to combine beauty, solitude, and good old-fashioned exercise!



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Have a great weekend, everyone!

Here's something cool for a hot summer day. Appetizer, anyone?

Happy Tuesday!

I've run across some excellent articles on writing-related subjects in the last few days. I hope you'll find them interesting.

First up, check out Jim VanPelt's post on Teaching Plot to Young Adults. I like his premise (and not just for kids):

When I teach plot to kids I center on the definition that a story is a significant event or events that happen to someone. I like this starting point because I can stress the key words, "significant," and "event." The first word means that the events have to matter to some one, and the second means that something has to happen.

Next, let me direct your attention to J. Steven York's article, A Series of Unfortunate Events--Is Not A Story.

No, this is not a rant about about Lemony Snicket. It's suggested by a number of posts I've seen from professional writers on various private lists lately. They're talking about something that happens to every writer at one point or another.

This one may take a bit of getting into, but Setpoint by Lynn Viehl is worth the read.

I really got a handle on my work as a professional writer when I pursued what people in HVAC would call my personal writing setpoint.

And finally, let's finish up with a visit to the Deadline Dames, where Dame Lili tells us, This Is No Bloodless Art.

So much of writing is going where the fear is. Fear is power, and a lot of writers don’t want to go there.

I don't know about you, dear reader, but I've enjoyed an entire workshop on writing in just these four posts. Lots to chew on here. Happy ruminating!

Enjoy a safe and happy 4th of July!!



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Wow! How did it get to be the very last day of June already?

Hold on a sec while I check my cuteness files.

Ahhh…the very thing!

Splashy Summer Fun!

Happy Tuesday, everyone.

Our anniversary is this weekend, so DH and I are off to the coast for a day of sun and sand. The sand is a sure thing. The sun, not so much *LOL* One of the hazards of living in the Pacific Northwest...you never know when the sun will decide to break through the clouds. That's why they call them "sun breaks" around here *g*



At any rate, in honor of our day at the coast, here's an ocean puzzle for you. Look for my time in comments, and be sure to tell me how you did!

This looks like a fine way to cool off at the pool...


Happy Tuesday, one and all!