You know how much work it is to dig up potatoes, then bend over to pick up the harvest. My DH has solved the problem and made it a lot of fun...Get the grandkids to do the work! Below are photos from harvesting the yellow German and Yukon potatoes and Red Pontiacs. The total on the potato yield is 125 pounds, a record for us. The potatoes are a good size and […]
My DH picked all the ears of sweet corn from our patch and pulled up the stalks. The garden looks so different without those stately plantings of tall corn with waving tassels. We froze the last 60 ears. We were pleased with our harvest of tasty corn this year. If you want to try something different this year when freezing your corn, click here for a recipe. […]
Yes, we are still battling slugs, those voracious creatures that look like shell-less snails. Read my post Grudge Against Slugs, June 15.In that post I reported that my DH sprayed the veggies with a mixture of water and ammonia receiving slight victory. It didn't last. Last week my brother-in-law was here for a visit. Although he tried to drink all the […]
The excitement in the air, the buzz in the fair goers, the delicious aroma of kettle corn and elephant ears...It must be county fair time!Celebrating their 55th year, there are over 8000 exhibits at our 2010 Newaygo County Fair this year including FFA, 4-H, open youth and adult classes. In 1955 there were 800 exhibits and it was held on the high school groun […]
Hooray! It's finally that time of year when sweet corn grows abundantly. If you can't eat all your harvest right now, freeze sweet corn for a taste of the garden in the winter. This year has been a fantastic growing season for us. We grew Northern Extra Sweet and How Sweet It Is. Both varieties are filling out the cob well and I can't decide w […]
The FREE Muse Online Writers Conference is a fantastic conference to attend in October 11-17. You can go in your jammies, eat chocolate at your desk, and catch up on laundry while you meet esteemed writers, publishers, workshop leaders, and writers of all genres.
You may attend the forums and interact any time of day or sign up for scheduled workshops that work into your day’s activities. The workshop handouts are packed with information that you can save and peruse later at your leisure. (I know, what leisure???)
The Muse Online Writers Conference is FREE if you sign up before August 15. A nominal charge of $5.00 is added after August 15. (Just think, you aren’t spending any gas money to get to the workshops…) Registrations will not be accepted after September 10.
This workshop has been valuable to the development of my career. I think you will pick up a nugget or two that will help you in your writing as well as meet some wonderful, helpful, sincere folks at the conference.
Let me know if you sign up. I will look for ya’!!!
Muse It Up Publishing is opening its doors for business. Lea Schizas, the energetic whirlwind, is launching this new business and is looking for submissions. Click here for genres and more information.
If the dedication she has for her well-organized, award winning free online conference is any indication, I am sure she will operate this publishing company with the same degree of attention to detail and accessibility. The Muse Online Writers Conference, the brain child of Schizas and Carolyn Howard-Johnson, is a week long opportunity for writers, editors, publishers to network and learn from the numerous workshops offered on writing techniques, platform building, writing business, queries and book proposals, etc. Schizas offers this outstanding opportunity FREE–no strings attached.
If nothing else gets you to check out this new publishing company, launching their new website in April, perhaps this quote from Schizas will peak your interest. In an email, she said, “I promise to be a nice publisher.”
Best wishes to you, Lea and the staff at Muse It Up Publishing!
Yes, tis the season for gift giving. Lea Schizas, award winning author, writes an inspiring and humorous ebook for writers and is giving it to you for FREE! Now, don’t sign up for it if you have a weak heart or you already know everything you need to know about writing. But if you want return to why you are a writer or you need some kick butt advice, then download or read it on the full screen. It’s a fun quick read that could make a difference in how you view your writing journey. Enjoy.
The FREE Muse Online Writers Conference is a fantastic conference to attend in October 11-17. You can go in your jammies, eat chocolate at your desk, and catch up on laundry while you meet esteemed writers, publishers, workshop leaders, and writers of all genres.
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