Purple Pencil Adventures

I got my free doughnut today! Yummy! I believe tha...

2012-06-01T09:10:23.730-07:00

I got my free doughnut today! Yummy!
I believe that coffee should have it's own holiday. I know it is a beverage, but it is the lifeblood of most writers. For me standing there watching that first pot drip its way to completion can be the longest 10 minutes of the day. Without at least one cup in the morning, I can be the worst curmudgeon until I finally wake up. I support National

The Harry Potter books/movies have definitely been...

2012-05-05T06:45:45.549-07:00

The Harry Potter books/movies have definitely been a favorite of mine. I first read the books as they came out. Then when we had them all, I did a book marathon, reading one book right after the other.

I've not read the Hunger Games and I've not seen the movie.

Thank you so much! Happy 2012!

2012-01-20T18:05:59.065-08:00

Thank you so much! Happy 2012!

Hope your holidays brought you and yours many bles...

2012-01-03T19:16:37.542-08:00

Hope your holidays brought you and yours many blessings!

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2011-08-15T23:33:54.895-07:00

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.Teachers Love What is the definition of a schoo...

2011-04-08T18:58:12.219-07:00

.Teachers Love

What is the definition of a school teacher, a few thoughts come to mind.
One who is loving, encouraging, patient and kind,
who gives each and every child an opportunity to learn
Helping them grasp utmost knowledge for which they so yearn,
one who helps them overcome their fears,
who helps teach them right from wrong and to respect their

Motherly Devotion: You have nurtured my spirit a...

2011-04-08T18:55:02.675-07:00

Motherly Devotion:

You have nurtured my spirit and soul from the beginning,
touching me ever so gently giving me love never ending.

Cradled me in your arms while singing soothing lullabies,
kissing my cheek while stroking gently the tears from my eyes.

Holding my tiny hand helping me learn to walk,
standing by my side as so to catch me

I woke in wonder most everyday as to why my life t...

2011-04-08T18:52:47.098-07:00

I woke in wonder most everyday as to why my life turned out this way.
I had such grand dreams of what I was to be, never wanting the responsibility for another.
In my eyes there was only me.
Days went by turning into weeks, months and years.
It seemed my young life was consumed with hopelessness and fear.
Then something extraordinary happened along the way.
One night

Come all God's children gather close for the t...

2011-04-08T18:51:05.937-07:00

Come all God's children gather close for the time is near,
Lay down your heavy swords embrace your enemy,
Soar together united as one and there will be no need for fear.
Come all God's children, come.

Feed your weak and hungry heed their cry do not turn away,
The chapel bells are ringing with each chime getting louder,
A hasten reminder we must

Father What can I say to you Father that you don&...

2011-04-08T18:47:21.543-07:00

Father

What can I say to you Father that you don't already know
Can I tell you that your soul means more to me than my own
Can I tell you I'd lay down my life, take my last breath
To ease your pain and suffering I would face any death

Can I lay my head upon your chest and cradle you in my arms ever so tenderly
Can I tell you I pray to God

Great interview ladies! Allie, you are an impress...

2010-06-09T06:43:04.061-07:00

Great interview ladies! Allie, you are an impressive freelance writier. Keep up the good work!

Great interview! Katie is an amazing writer and h...

2010-06-02T16:19:50.688-07:00

Great interview! Katie is an amazing writer and her story in Bemused blew me away. I wish I had her talent and focus when I was her age. I can't wait to see what she has up her sleeve next. Believe me, whatever she has up there will totally rock our world.

Jmorgan

I love your advice for teens to "be aware tha...

2010-05-27T09:36:05.414-07:00

I love your advice for teens to "be aware that they have the power the shape their lives." That is so true, and so well-put. Thanks for this great interview. I'll be tweeting the link! :)

Great article, something I've long held true a...

2010-05-27T06:15:43.429-07:00

Great article, something I've long held true and yet this precious commodity called "doing nothing" is so easily nickle and dimed by the nonsense that so often passes for real life.

Thanks, Mayra! Keep up the great work!

2010-05-26T08:36:09.271-07:00

Thanks, Mayra! Keep up the great work!

Thanks for having me on your blog, Debra! Great to...

2010-05-25T04:36:42.815-07:00

Thanks for having me on your blog, Debra! Great to be here!

Absolutely!

2010-05-21T10:02:14.956-07:00

Absolutely!

Allie, you are a true inspiration to not just youn...

2010-05-19T08:49:41.308-07:00

Allie, you are a true inspiration to not just young writers, but all writers! Keep up the great work!

Good Job!!! I really enjoyed this interview. Wish ...

2010-04-23T03:37:27.217-07:00

Good Job!!! I really enjoyed this interview. Wish I could give you a hug...Ilva
I hate the way Google says DAVID... SIGH

Thank you for this lovely feature, Debra! I'm ...

2010-04-07T11:14:59.230-07:00

Thank you for this lovely feature, Debra! I'm honored to be here!

I edited Marni's book, but it's so interes...

2010-03-31T10:03:33.409-07:00

I edited Marni's book, but it's so interesting to hear her insights on the process and the aftermath of having it published. She is truly an incredible, and talented, young woman...can't wait to see what she writes next!

Here are 5 of mine: Car door slamming Engine star...

2010-03-26T11:22:32.195-07:00

Here are 5 of mine:

Car door slamming
Engine starting
Shoes clicking on pavement
People chatting
Crows cawing

Thanks. That was fun!

Oh...love this. I did that this morning as a matte...

2010-03-26T09:35:32.587-07:00

Oh...love this. I did that this morning as a matter of fact. I heard:

1. the early morning birds chirping.
2. my daughter's stereo in her room.
3. the cat bell on my kitty's collar as he walked in to wake me up.
4. My husband shuffling around in the kitchen.
5. Garbage truck outside.

Heather I think you are so inspiring! I also send ...

2010-03-25T10:26:25.936-07:00

Heather I think you are so inspiring! I also send good luck wishes for your poetry book. Very exciting! Keep up the great work.

All best wishes,
Dallas :)

http://dallaswoodburn.blogspot.com/