Apr 15 2007
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I’m taking a little time out, in order to wish my dear friend, Spaz a happy birthday.
Darling, if you were here, I’d have a giant chocolate cake for you to devour and we’d have that drink we are always talking about.
I hope you have a wonderful day and you get all your birthday wishes.
Stop by and wish her a happy birthday, folks. I’m sure she’d be happy to see you.
Sarah
Apr 12 2007
I’ve been graciously tagged by A-Mum of Nanny’s Nook as a thinking blogger - and am quite flattered by the tag. The idea of the meme is to tag five other blogs that make you think. But the problem is, of course, that I think that my whole blogroll is made up of fantastic thinkers and writers.
So, I’m going to go against the rules.
In a previous post I lauded all those on my blogroll (at the time) and the kudos were very much deserved. But since then, I’ve stumbled onto a few more gems and I’d like to take this opportunity to talk about them.
I realize of course, this goes against the meme - but oh well.
Evan at Traces of Nuts is a young school teacher from down under, who tells the most delightful stories about his life and his students. Tongue is always firmly planted in cheek and whenever I need a lift, I head straight over. He is just a delightful soul and you can never feel bad after reading about his adventures.
Lolly at Lovely Red Rose is like a favorite girlfriend who has invited you over for a cup of coffee and a chat. You never know what she will come up with but you always know that you’re welcome in her bright cheery corner of the blogosphere.
Kim at Good at Getting Better is a staggeringly talented poet. Her words speak to you, as though they are your own. An every-woman with whom you will identify, commiserate and celebrate.
Naughty Heather at Extemporaneous is a very new find for me and I’m loving her stuff. Sometimes funny, sometimes deep, always interesting. Of course, I’m coming back Heather.
Ozy at Ocellus is another new find and I am in awe of his use of language and metaphor. Modern and classic at the same time. His poems will give you pause and make you think.
Dave at Dave the Novelist is obviously, a novelist - but also does reviews of books and movies, is a self-published author and loves baseball (how could you not like that?).
Tom at Philnensia is another new find and a gem. He is quirky, spontaneous and full of love of life. I always picture him with a wide grin and a great idea lingering in the back of his mind.
Robert at Dragon Life is a man who is all about the dragons. He writes about them incessantly and truly loves what he is doing. A true bon vivant who you will find to be charming and fun.
So that is my version of this meme. I hope you don’t mind that I’ve broken the rules. But I really wanted to share all of my new finds and hope you will visit them and love them just as I do.
Sarah
Mar 31 2007
In the spirit of the love I feel for each of you, I have written haikus for those of you whom I’ve missed previously. Hope you like them. They were written with love.
Sarah
Spaz:
nature girl delights
to see wild mama bird nest
on her patio
Evyl:
big handsome brute like
nobody you have ever
met in any life
Michael:
soft soul with good heart
defying the injustice
that life gave to them
Jennifer:
loving mother light
shines in her children’s sweet eyes
and makes the world good.
Lolly:
lovely red rose she
opens to the sun of life
and tickles our minds
Maureen:
kick ass mother earth
gives sage advice selflessly
and the laughs are free
Alison:
disappeared from view
her words haunt and linger still
come back to us please
Natural:
where’s the energy
pulsating and delightful
that we crave alone
Mark:
haiku master he
that gentle taps my mind’s edge
and takes no credit.
Kelly:
coffee fiend and friend
fiery passionate girl
so glad I know you.
copyright 2007
Mar 28 2007
Sweet southern girl writes
Poems of conversations
With her heart and world.
Copyright 2007
Feb 28 2007
Hi Everyone, I know many of you know Jennifer of Welcome to my Shoe and the difficulty she has gone through during her pregnancy. She recently sent me an update and I wanted to pass it along to you. I’ll just let Jennifer tell you in her own words, below:
Birth Announcement
I am aware that many of you already know the news, so please be patient with this first mass mailing. 
For those of you that haven’t heard, I apologize that it is so late, but I know you all love us and will make allowances.
Sean Ezekiel Winter officially arrived in this world on February 20, 2007 at 5:31 pm. He was a little ahead of schedule, but thanks to all his gaurdian angels, he is so far doing well and staying stable. The Doctors saw that he was in distress during his regular U/S in Edmonton and an emergency c-section was immediently ordered. I am healing well, and thanks to the incredible timing, Sean is with us today.
Thank you all for your prayers, concern, support and well wishes. We will do our best to keep you informed of his and our progess. My time has run out, so i will try to send more information another day.
Hugs and love to all,
Jennifer
All About Sean
As promised, a little more information, including some quick background for those who need to be brought up to speed.
Sean has been one surprise after another. First of all the pregnancy itself was not planned, and it was a much different one for me than all the others. Then, at 21 weeks pregnant, a heart abnormality was detected during a regular ultrasound. After the specialists in Edmonton checked on it, we were told that it was quite rare and very severe. In fact, he is a first for the ped. cardiologists here in Edmonton. We were originally told that he would not survive the pregnancy, and our research confirmed this. We also found out that while some babies have survied this condition, none have been near as severe as Sean.
But then Sean has angels working overtime, I’m convinced of it. Not only did he survive longer in-utero than he was expected to, the timing of his delivery and his condition since confirms it. If our appointments in Edmonton had been a few days earlier, it is unlikely that any problems would have been seen as they were quite subtle. The c-section was ordered not because they were absolutely sure there was a problem, but because they thought it was “likely” and he was close enough to term to risk it. A day later, and he probably would not have survived. Even without the stress of labour, there was meconium in the fluids, attesting to just how stressed he really was.
It took the transport team between an hour and a half to an hour and forty-five minutes to stabilize him enough transport to the U of A hospital. I was able to see and touch his head for a few minutes before they took him away. I was released from the Royal Alex three days later, but I would get day passes from my Dr and Gavin would take me to the NICU in a wheel chair to see my baby. I got to hold him for the first time when he was two days old, and Gavin held him two more days later. We have held him some since as well, but as it takes three nurses to move him from bed to arms and then back again, it is a real treat each and every time.
Sean is very stable right now, and we are waiting for some changes to take place in the heart and lungs before any big decisions are made. The mantra at the NICU seems to be “wait and see” as it is common theme heard when talking with other parents.
As I mentioned earlier, Sean has been full of surprises every step of the way, and I can only hope that they keep being good ones. The Dr’s all agree that he is doing better than they ever expected. They are all very pleased.
oh and me? I’m sore and I would never, ever, ever choose a section over natural labour! However, the drugs are good and I’m doing well. Holding Sean and having him with us is the best therapy in the world.
Again, thankyou all for your prayers, thoughts and love
Blessings to you,
Jennifer
If I hear more information, I will pass it along. If anyone wants to email me privately about this, feel free. My contact email is on my About Me page. I am encouraged that the Angels are helping out Sean and Jennifer now - and hope they continue to do so. As I am sure you are.
Sarah
Jan 29 2007
“Trust your own instinct. Your mistakes might as well be your own instead of someone else’s.”
– Billy Wilder
Billy Wilder, the Austrian-American film director who gave us classic films like the farcical Some Like It Hot and the sardonic Sunset Boulevard, as well as The Lost Weekend, The Apartment, Double Indemnity, Stalag 17, Witness for the Prosecution and many more.
His, was a true rags-to-riches success story. Born in 1906 in the Austria-Hungarian empire, he fled the Nazi regime in 1934, arriving in Los Angeles with $11 and speaking almost no English. By the 1950’s, he had become one of Hollywood’s greatest directors, directing more than 60 films. He won six Oscars and the National Medal of Honor. He died in 2002.
If you have never had the pleasure of watching any of his many movies, do yourself a favor and rent a few of them. This man was a true writer and knew his craft. Watch his movies, read the scripts and study them - he has much to teach us.
Sarah
Jan 09 2007
You may have noticed that I have a rather limited blogroll - it’s true, I have. It is intentional on my part - though there are many blogs I visit in my travels and many I truly enjoy - for this blog I wanted to keep the blogroll small and limited to writers who write from the heart. Each and every one of these wonderful writers brings something unique to the table and I respect and admire their ability to communicate. Because writing really is about communication and the essence of same.
So let me introduce them to you, please.
Spasmically Perfect, spaz for short, has a truly unique view of the world and paints that view beautifully with her poetry and astute observations of the human condition. Her power is in her quiet approach and diligent probe of life as she sees it.
Mark of Chronicles of Mark has a wry sense of humor and his haikus are exquisette microcosms of life.
Jennifer of Welcome to my Shoe writes with an open and honest heart and I dare you to read her work and leave unchanged - it is impossible. I promise.
Flight Pattern writes with the beauty of broken glass, sharp, yet sparkling. Honest and sometimes difficult to read because of that brutal realness she brings.
David at davidbdale writes 300 word novels that will pull you into a world that is a combination of Thurber, John Irving and Mr. Rogers.
Natural High at Living Life Fully, writes precisely of just that - living your life fully. She sees and writes with technocolor, crystal clarity of the wonder of life and if you’re ever in need of a shot in the psyche, pay her a visit for she will surely give it to you.
Alison at Tears in the Rain is naked in the vulnerability of her work. No holds barred, no feeling hidden or unfelt. A pleasure to read and a truly beautiful soul to know.
Kelly at No Regrets is alive and vibrant and better than a cup of extra shot espresso - you never know what she’ll come up with but she will happily have you tagging along in her adventures, writing them as they happen. Like a big bright smile that warms and delights.
A-Mum at Nanny’s Nook is just simply a kick in the pants. She writes anything and everything that comes into her mind - always says what she thinks and will likely have you on the floor laughing before you know what has hit you.
Evyl at From Evyl with Love is bawdy, funny, visceral, enigmatic, charming, scary and brutally frank. You will never be the same after visiting him and you’d not want to be either.
And finally, Michael at Smoke and Mirrors - he is everything that is in your heart - everything you feel and wish you could say and the soul you wish you could be. And his writing will change you, deeply, and in ways you never imagined.
Please, if you haven’t, do visit all of these amazing writers. If you do, I know you will come to love them just as I have.
Much Love,
Sarah
To destroy is always the first step in any creation.
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