Waking Up To Surprises–Or, In Other Words, Life

3 CommentsChickens and Fabulous Fowl, Writing

Guess what I found in the incubator this morning?  Mind you, this was NOT the hatching bator.  This was in an incubator that is dedicated to incubating eggs for all but the last three days before they hatch.  For those days, the sweet little egg’uns are moved out of the crowded topsy-tipsy bator and into a

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Answering the 7-7-7 Challenge!

1 CommentChickens and Fabulous Fowl, Writing

Last week I was tagged by my writing friend, Pat Esden in the latest of the blog chasers going around.  If you get the chance, check out the snippet she posted from her gothic novel, Moonhill.  I’ve read snatches of it, and it’s a lovely blend of complex family tensions and lush setting. Here’s the 7-7-7 Challenge: Flip to page

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The Fruits of Superstition

3 CommentsChickens and Fabulous Fowl, Writing

Some people get wiser as they age, but all I’ve gotten is more superstitious.  When I comment on how nice it’s been that I haven’t got the flu this year, I fully expect to get the flu–just because I said something about it.  If I’m waiting for something good to happen, I try to distract myself

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Confessions of a Geek in Disguise

Just for Laughs, Writing

I think I do a passable job of being the ‘normal’ kind of cool, most of the time.  I’ve learned to temper my penchant for crazy outfits so I can appear professional with an acceptable touch of creative.  I might cut my own hair, but most people can’t tell.  With a little restraint I can keep a conversation going

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For The Triumphant Nano-er in Your Life

3 CommentsHome in the Rookery, The Bookshelf, Writing

And any other people on your list who fit that most impossible of all personality types–writer.  Of course, maybe you’re way ahead of the game and have all your holiday shopping bagged, boxed, and under the tree.  But if your situation is a little more like mine and this tree could be your tree– Then here, as

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