Welcome April and the glory of Spring!

Spring is my very favorite season. I love the fresh smells, the beautiful flowers, and gorgeous return of color. The weather is mild and, in spite of the pollen, I am happiest in spring. ♥

We survived the level up day of my baby, he's now ten. Sigh... Now we get to suffer through play season for the middle boy. He's in Once Upon a Mattress (middle school version) and between play rehearsal and music happenings... it's a tab busy. Also, the eldest girlie is working her tail off to get ready to start college courses next year. Yes, she's only 15 and a sophomore in high school, but she's eligible for a program called Running Start in which she'll graduate high school and college (with an associates degree) at the same time. I'm exhausted just thinking about the crazy that the next few years will inspire. LOL

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So, some stuff happened...

It's been a while, I admit, but I was waiting to say anything until it was official. I've added a couple events to my 2017 calendar. I hope you'll put them in yours and that I'll see you there. The first of the events is Spicy in Spokane on March 4, 2017, hosted by the lovely AJ Harmon. The second is Readers & Writers Event in Seattle on June 3, 2017, hosted by Shauna Kruse and Kruse Photography. ♥

Also, this time of year it tough on me so I've not been around for that reason as well. Mid-March marks the anniversary of my parent's wedding, the anniversary of my Grandma Stevens passing, and the anniversary of my dad passing. I sort of become a bigger introvert than usual.

I'm contemplating opening a "store" for S. H. Pratt "stuff". What would you like to see available? Drop me a quick email and let me know. :-)

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It's been a week...

Each day edges me closer to my favorite day... St. Patrick's day. A day that I will break down and make corned beef and Colcannon potatoes. A day that I will spend glued to the TV watching QVC for their Irish specials. A day I will utilize to forget that March 16th was my parent's anniversary and the 23rd was the day my father left this painful world. But this week was The Festival of Owls, always a great reasong to smile, and fairly successful in the writing cave. The nerdlings kept me spinning, especially the middle one who has, once again, become involved in the Spring musical at school. This always leads to weird temperments and volitile moods in a boy who thrives on strict schedules. Say a good word to the powers that be for my sanity, patience, and temper. ;-)