Dictionary, and writing, of course

It was a busy week, so busy that I totally forgot my sons appointment with the dietician on the 9th and only remember it this weekend.  I'd forget my head if it wasn't screwed on.

So my old trusty electronic dictionary kicked the bucket(I've had this for about 15 years):

 

 

 

So I started scouring websites for a new one and low and behold:

 

 

This dictionary (on the right) is so much better than my old one it makes it laughable.  It also has a grammar and punctuation guide which is so handy.    and then I found a wikireader(on left) for only $20.  It has millions of Wikipedia articles and doesn't require the internet.  How cool is that?  This summer when I'm writing at the park or in the back yard,  I'll still be able to research.  I think it's cool, my kids and husband think it's stupid :P

 

I have been really enjoying my current WIP, and it feels so great to be writing...and not just writing, but writing...um, well, what would the word be for what I am trying to say....writing unleashed, I guess.  For lack of another word.  I can't stop.  My mind is just glued to it.  While I'm eating I'm thinking of this novel, while I'm showering, and even when I'm sleeping.  It's a different kind of a thing for me.  and I love it.

Probably the whole story will be crap to someone else, but I'm enjoying it so far.

~R






Writing and sickness

Hi there peoples, bet you thought I'd abandoned you.  sorry no such luck of that.  Was looking through old pictures and came across my books from witches moon and thought I'd share a picture, in case you're interested:

The smaller ones spine was broke when it arrived...it took a little work but I fixed it enough to make it look okay.  I really love them. just thought I'd share.  Just Google Witch's moon if you like them.  they are a bit costly but really well made.


Son #1 has been sick...swollen tonsils and tonight he has a fever and feeling pretty dizzy.  It'll probably circulate through us all.  My daughter was sick already.  I'm amazed son #2 hasn't caught it yet.

I have been writing...galore!  When 2pm rolls around I have to literally peel myself away from my desk.  Love the story, it's so fun to write.  There is so much going on I don't have time to get bored.

Well I started the blog late so I have to head to bed...quite tired tonight.

~R

Long-hand writing, plus a clean office

So today with the kids being home from school, I resorted to writing longhand.  I wrote probably 12 pages...which will probably only translate to 4 but that's okay. 

I cleaned my office tonight...it was in desperate need of it.  I got a whole shopping bag full of old papers from off my desk that were no good...it's unreal the clutter that can accumulate.   I do believe it's time to list some things on ebay or facebook auctions, this house is getting pretty packed and soon it'll take a whole search party to come find us through this mess.

DH and daughter have had a pretty crappy day, not feeling too good, and Son #2 has been giggly all day which is never a good sign.  Weirdly enough that is usually a sign that he isn't feeling too good.

It feels nice sitting in a clean office.  I'm anxious to do some writing tomorrow morning. 

Finished reading my sister-in-laws book last night and am going to start The 100 Year Old Man...tomorrow.

~R