Lifestyle, TV & Film, Writing

July In A Nutshell

*too tired to make a grand entrance under my own power – so uses dynamite to add some flair to my appearance*     Hello, hello, hello, chums.  Obviously, this Nutshell is about a week overdue. It was imperative to my blogging schedule that I publish my Summer Aesthetic post first, while we still had a full month of official…

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Lifestyle

April in a Nutshell

    ALLISON.   HAS.   RETURNED.   TO.   YOUR.   MIDST.   *BOWS*     AHHHH, I MISSED YOU GUYS!  *BEAMS* *DISTRIBUTES HUGS AND CUDDLES*  HOW HAVE YOU BEEN?     And I missed my blog!  *pats blog tenderly*  It’s good to be back, gang!  April nearly did me in at a couple of points, but HERE I…

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Lifestyle

April Hiatus

Yup, you read that correctly.   I am going to go tearing off into the Blue like some flibbertigibbet Took and I’M NOT TAKING MY BLOG WITH ME.     I KNOW YOU CAN’T HELP CRYING, BUT PLEASE DON’T.  I can’t stand to see a person cry. Let’s just assume you’re crying.     I’ll be back, I promise!  Between…

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Lifestyle, Writing

HOW TO SURVIVE CAMP NANO

      Well, almost!  The beautiful month of April is arriving soon, and with it comes the first Camp Nano of the year!  And I am participating!     I love Camp Nano!  Instead of the frigid, light-deprived November month of NaNoWrimo, we get to write like mad while Spring is blooming outside our window and inside our hearts. …

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Lifestyle, Uncategorized

July In A Nutshell

Why, hello there.     First of all, can I lodge an official protest that OVER HALF OF 2018 IS OVER AND I FEEL LIKE THE SUMMER JUST STARTED. #help     Ahem.  But I digress.  This is the monthly wrap up post where I reflect on what happened in the previous month and what I accomplished.  I got quite…

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Writing

The Get To Know Me Tag / Writers Edition

  So I semi-stole this tag from Mary at Sunshine and Scribblings.  She tagged anyone who was wearing socks and wanted to do this tag.  I’m not wearing socks, but I DO want to do this tag, so let’s just call it legit, shall we?   Be warned – I got really, really giphy in this post. :: The Rules :: //…

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Lifestyle, Uncategorized, Writing

October In A Nutshell – Letting Go Of Old Dreams For New Ones

Once again, I had another rather ‘unproductive’ month.  I mostly played catch up.  But a few key events happened. Tweaked my blog design a smidge.   Went to our libraries massive bi-annual book sale. And yes, I got gobs and gobs of beautiful books. And behold –  the book haul! Three classics – I’m especially pleased with lovely editions of…

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Lifestyle, Uncategorized

July In A Nutshell

July.  You’re a sneaky one, oh you merciless July – you missed me by a hair – but close only counts in horse shoes and hand grenades.  I survived. Though I must admit I’m feeling the affects. July turned out to be one of the busiest, most disruptive months of the year with big changes at work and our home. …

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