Sunday, December 11 “Schrodinger, what are you doing?” DC looked over at the CrossCat, who was sitting on the floor in front of the big front window he and the others had decorated. Beyond the cheerful scene, snow was falling in a steady, deliberate pattern. It had started the night before, and showed no …
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(personal/writing/advent) Deep thoughts
Posted on January 11, 2018
Two posts in one week. Wow, I might actually be getting into a groove or something. I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about writing lately. And streaks. And self-care. Shocking, I know, but bear with me, because it all ties in together. I’m still picking at the Advent story, but I’m paused as …
(advent) Sunday, December 10
Posted on January 6, 2018
Sunday, December 10 Molly? Are you busy? Schrodinger stuck his head through the door to the kitchen, his ears cocked at an inquisitive angle. “Not at the moment,” Molly replied, turning from the stove. “I was just going to ask you if…” Her voice trailed off as she saw who was with him. “Ask if …
(personal/writing/advent) 2018 – my first full year alone
Posted on January 4, 2018
I swear this year is going to be better. I won’t let it be the same way it was last year. I won’t. But things are going to have to change. I’m realizing how hard it is to do things on my own – not just in terms of emotionally (because it IS hard, …
(advent) December 9
Posted on December 16, 2017
Saturday, December 9 “They ran from SANTA?” Lily said, shaking her head. “I mean, it’s fantastic. Who is scared of Santa Claus?” Someone who’s been really naughty, maybe? Aurora said, as they walked down the street to the center of Merchant’s Circle. This was the part of Carter’s Cove where many of the shops were, …
(advent) December 8
Posted on December 13, 2017
Friday, December 8 The parking lot at Daughter of Stars Middle School was full of cars, sleighs, snowmobiles, and carts. Molly maneuvered the Jeep through the chaos of people unloading all sorts of goodies to be sold at the Bake Sale and Craft Fair. What had started as a small fundraiser for the school …
(advent) December 7
Posted on December 9, 2017
Thursday, December 7 Normally at 1 pm, all four children would have been in school, but instead, they were at CrossWinds Books, waiting impatiently for their ride to the Snow Queen’s palace, and taking bets on who it was who was going to pick them up. “I’ll bet it’s Old Man Winter,” Kaylee said …
(advent) December 6
Posted on December 6, 2017
Wednesday, December 6 The first scent that hit them when they opened the door to the bookstore was cookies. Sweet, buttery deliciousness that welcomed all the children in, beckoning them to the haven that was Molly’s kitchen. “Those aren’t sugar cookies!” Lily said, inhaling deeply. “What are you making, Molly?” “Shortbread!” Molly said, beaming …
(advent) December 5
Posted on December 5, 2017
Tuesday, December 5 “Too bad Molly and Drew didn’t want to come for pizza,” Lily said, picking up another piece from the tray in the middle of the table. “They’re missing out.” Drew said he wanted to have some time alone with Molly, since he doesn’t get that often, Schrodinger said. Especially since he’s going …
(advent) December 4
Posted on December 4, 2017
Monday, December 4 Schrodinger had decided not to mention the conversation he’d had with Pavel to Molly or Drew. The Christmas season was a busy time for them, and there was the added excitement this year of Phoebe, Drew’s faery grandmother, who was coming to visit for the holiday. Molly and Drew both adored her, …