Category Archives: random musings

Wednesday Words

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Joan Stradling, Author

It’s here! The kids are off to their first day of school. While I’m excited because it means I’ll be able to get back to a writing schedule/routine, I’m also a bit nervous. Not sure if it’s nerves for the … Continue reading →

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I’m Free to Write

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Joan Stradling, Author

Today I’m grateful for those who fought to win American independence and those who continue to fight to keep us free. In honor of these amazing and brave people, I’m going to exercise my freedom of speech and using the … Continue reading →

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Friday Five

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Joan Stradling, Author

1. Another day of peace and quiet (at least till hubby comes home from work). I’ve done a little writing and then had to stop and do a lot of plotting (hey, sometimes these things need to be planned). I’m … Continue reading →

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Thursday Things

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Joan Stradling, Author

My house is quiet. No, I didn’t murder my family and bury them in the back yard or anything.  It’s quiet because hubby and oldest son are off working today. “But wait,” you say. “You have three other children. What … Continue reading →

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Summer Time

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Joan Stradling, Author

The livin’ may not be easy, but it’s livin’. On this first day of summer, we’re hoping to take a trip to the cooler air of Flagstaff. If that doesn’t happen, I’ll be spending the day installing a door (well, … Continue reading →

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Friday Five

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Joan Stradling, Author

1. I love this post by Dawn Metcalf about beginnings and endings. Beginnings are hard for me. Endings can sometimes be hard too, but at least there’s the satisfaction of reaching the end. With the beginning, there’s a blank page … Continue reading →

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Friday Five

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Joan Stradling, Author

1. This has been a miserable week! Sunday we went to visit hubby’s mom for early mother’s day (that’s not the miserable part). By the time we got home Sunday night, hubby was feeling sick. Monday night, I started coughing. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Things

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Joan Stradling, Author

1. I survived the weekend trip to Tucson (it seems it’s taken me this long to fully recover). We ended up NOT going to the science center. Instead, we took the kids to Toys R Us. That may seem like … Continue reading →

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Thursday Three

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Joan Stradling, Author

1. This week the kids have been doing AIMS testing. As a reward for their hard work (and because we needed to go visit family on Sunday anyway), we planned a trip to Tucson. We plan to visit Flandrau Science … Continue reading →

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Finally Friday Five . . . or so

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Joan Stradling, Author

It’s been a crazy since I last posted! 1. I had a birthday and got another year older—hate it when that happens. 2. It snowed here on Monday night, and the school decided to give the kiddos a snow day … Continue reading →

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