A group of professionals asked 4 to 8 year olds, 'What does love mean?' The answers were braoder and deeper than they could have imagined. Here's a few:
"When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenalis anymore, So, my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That's love." Rebecca-age 8
"When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You just know your name is safe in their mouth." Billy-age 4
"Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your french fries without making them give you any of theirs." Chrissy-age 6
"Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him to make sure the taste is ok." Danny-age 7
"Love is what makes you smile when you're tired." Terri-age 4
Stay tuned for more....
Ruby Belle
Showing posts with label writing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label writing. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
Moody Mondays
Why is it that being a stay at home mom automatically makes some people believe I have all the time in the world to work on my "hobby" aka my writing? First off, I don't consider writing to be a hobby it's more of passion, something that needs to happen for me to maintain my own sanity and I don't have all day to write. I love my daughter too much to neglect her for my laptop, although reading other blogs can be addictive.
I am a mom and spend my days chasing runny noses, encouraging imagination, building block towers, changing diapers, cleaning, picking up toys, laundry and more laundry, errands... and repeat. All while making sure my curious kiddo stays safe, eats well and doesn't climb the bookshelf. I do this, cook dinner, help hubby with dishes (yes, he does dishes and makes awesome waffles) do bath time with hubby (again I'm lucky, he's a great papa bearz), relax for a bit...maybe squeeze in a sitcom or good book and than if I'm lucky get in my writing after 10 pm. Plus, I'm married to a wonderful man (see above) who enjoys my attention too. I love it, all of it well not the laundry part but the rest I love...truly.
I love writing too and would love to spend more time doing it, but besides sneaking in research and reading blogs during nap time, the bulk of my writing is done after my work day, at night, in small moments of inspiration when I can fit it in, like the rest of the working world. Ok, that's my rant for this Moody Monday. What's yours? If you don't have one and are having a particularly good day...let me know. I could use the pick me up :P.
-Topaz Blue
I am a mom and spend my days chasing runny noses, encouraging imagination, building block towers, changing diapers, cleaning, picking up toys, laundry and more laundry, errands... and repeat. All while making sure my curious kiddo stays safe, eats well and doesn't climb the bookshelf. I do this, cook dinner, help hubby with dishes (yes, he does dishes and makes awesome waffles) do bath time with hubby (again I'm lucky, he's a great papa bearz), relax for a bit...maybe squeeze in a sitcom or good book and than if I'm lucky get in my writing after 10 pm. Plus, I'm married to a wonderful man (see above) who enjoys my attention too. I love it, all of it well not the laundry part but the rest I love...truly.
I love writing too and would love to spend more time doing it, but besides sneaking in research and reading blogs during nap time, the bulk of my writing is done after my work day, at night, in small moments of inspiration when I can fit it in, like the rest of the working world. Ok, that's my rant for this Moody Monday. What's yours? If you don't have one and are having a particularly good day...let me know. I could use the pick me up :P.
-Topaz Blue
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Children's Writers Updates on this Whimsical Wednesday
The Caren Johnson Literary Agency is holding a pitch fest starting tonight at midnight on their forums. Your pitch has to be under 100 words max and they are only running it till 11:59pm on Thursday night, so get to tweaking. They will respond to all entries on Friday. Go to Pitch Fest...for more details.
Script Frenzy is coming in April. If you don't know what Script Frenzy is, it's Nanowrimo for Screenwriters and ran by the creators of Nano....so I imagine it will be great fun. This will be my first time doing it and I have never, ever attempted screen writing but it is supposed to be full of great tips and resources, so I'm going to go for it and probably fall flat on my face!
Agent Mary Kole is running a Novel Beginnings Contest on her blog at kidlit.com. You need to email her the first 500 words of your finished YA or MG novel by Jan. 31st, see the above link for more details. I would love to enter by my current WIP's are no where near ready but if you are getting to polishing and send away.
These are all great opportunities to work on your writing and get noticed.
Sending creativity vibes!
-Topaz Blue
Script Frenzy is coming in April. If you don't know what Script Frenzy is, it's Nanowrimo for Screenwriters and ran by the creators of Nano....so I imagine it will be great fun. This will be my first time doing it and I have never, ever attempted screen writing but it is supposed to be full of great tips and resources, so I'm going to go for it and probably fall flat on my face!
Agent Mary Kole is running a Novel Beginnings Contest on her blog at kidlit.com. You need to email her the first 500 words of your finished YA or MG novel by Jan. 31st, see the above link for more details. I would love to enter by my current WIP's are no where near ready but if you are getting to polishing and send away.
These are all great opportunities to work on your writing and get noticed.
Sending creativity vibes!
-Topaz Blue
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
What is Romance?
Ro-mance:
n.
1.
a. A love affair
b. Ardent emotional attachment or involvement between people; love
c. A strong, sometimes short-lived attachment, fascination, or enthusiasm for something
2.
a. A mysterious or fascinating quality or appeal, as of something adventurous, heroic, or
strangely beautiful
3.
a. A long medieval narrative in prose or verse that tells of the adventures and heroic exploits
of chivalric heroes
b. A long fictitious tale of heroes and extraordinary or mysterious events, usually set in a
distant time or place
c. The class of literature constituted by such tales
4.
a. An artistic work, such as a novel, story,or film, that deals with sexual love, especially in an
idealized form
What is romance? Sure, it can be all of those things, but to every person it's different. What is your idea of romance?
Romance to me is that moment when you search across the room and your eyes find his. Your breath catches in your throat. Your heart threatens to beat out of your chest. By a force beyond your control, you move into his waiting arms. He crushes you against his hard, chisled chest. As if in slow motion, his head moves ever so slowly towards yours. Your lips tingle in anticipation, they ache for his touch. Your hand slids into his tousled hair, pulling him closer. A moan chokes its way from your mouth....
Romance is that weak-kneed, heart-stopping, take your breath away moment when you realize you can no longer live without him.
Ruby Belle
n.
1.
a. A love affair
b. Ardent emotional attachment or involvement between people; love
c. A strong, sometimes short-lived attachment, fascination, or enthusiasm for something
2.
a. A mysterious or fascinating quality or appeal, as of something adventurous, heroic, or
strangely beautiful
3.
a. A long medieval narrative in prose or verse that tells of the adventures and heroic exploits
of chivalric heroes
b. A long fictitious tale of heroes and extraordinary or mysterious events, usually set in a
distant time or place
c. The class of literature constituted by such tales
4.
a. An artistic work, such as a novel, story,or film, that deals with sexual love, especially in an
idealized form
What is romance? Sure, it can be all of those things, but to every person it's different. What is your idea of romance?
Romance to me is that moment when you search across the room and your eyes find his. Your breath catches in your throat. Your heart threatens to beat out of your chest. By a force beyond your control, you move into his waiting arms. He crushes you against his hard, chisled chest. As if in slow motion, his head moves ever so slowly towards yours. Your lips tingle in anticipation, they ache for his touch. Your hand slids into his tousled hair, pulling him closer. A moan chokes its way from your mouth....
Romance is that weak-kneed, heart-stopping, take your breath away moment when you realize you can no longer live without him.
Ruby Belle
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