Read about this interesting therapeutic concept and more.
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What is Authentic Movement?
What are Visitation Rights?
What are Brain Supplements?
What is Ma Huang?
What is a Hair Cuticle?
What is Chlorella?
What are Deep Water Aerobics?
What is Content Management?
I’ve been doing quite a few projects just for fun lately, and I’ve discovered that I have this strong desire to write drama, suspense, and some pretty dark stuff. I really appreciate the opportunities that these awesome groups and challenges have provided for me and the things I’m learning about myself and my writing through them!
For example, my entries in the In a Sentence competition at Facebook…
And, of course, the Creative Copy Challenges!
#33
#2
#3
#4
The hosts of these activities are muses, writer group leaders, and coaches all rolled into one–and, in a word, awesome.
Here is another poem for NaPoWriMo as well, written as a contest entry:
“Stayed Sentiments”
More in the tradition of Natalie Goldberg’s exercises… I would love to do some contest entries and/or sonnets before NaPoWriMo is over, but I’m not sure if I’ll be able to squeeze them in!
Most of these were all “found” in our front yard during play with my daughter.
“Rock”
“Leaves”
“Wind”
“Grass”
“Chimes”
“Bat”
“Concrete”
“Gate”
“Mailbox”
“Tricycle”
I also have a new post up at The Institute for Democratic Education in America called “The Gimme Culture.” In it, I ask for advice on dealing with consumerism with young children. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
If you love Egypt and making crafts, or have kids who do, you won’t want to pass up this book.
Art Book Club
Make History: Ancient Egypt
Pro-Choice Voters
The Bunnies Know Their EC; Why Doesn’t the FDA?
Animal Book Club
Hey Little Ant
Picture Book Club
Too Many Toys
Today’s Special
Blah, Blah, Blah Day
Once again, most of these posts are related… a theme, imagine that!
Today’s Special
Stay in Your PJ’s
Science Book Club
The Kids’ Science Book
Outdoor Book Club
Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots
Gadgetry Report
Unplug Yourself Next Week
Parenting Report
Get Those Kids Outside Already!
Don’t believe me? Read about a few of the cool artistic challenges this month below (as well as in some of my previous posts).
Health Food Talk
South Korea Outlaws Junk Ads Aimed at Kids
Today’s Special
April is International School Spirit Season
Peace Report
Study Finds Spanked Children to Be More Aggressive
Parenting Report
Going with the Whole Child Approach
Today’s Special
Other Than Tax Day…
Government Job Market
Citizens Call for Wall Street Tax, New Jobs on April 15
Creative Copy #32 is live as well! I had Sexual Assault Awareness Month on my mind, just as a warning…
Also, yet another incredibly fun challenge: In a Sentence on Facebook is a blast! Every day, you get one word to use in a sentence; at the end of the day, winners are selected. Each month, everyone gets points tallied up and the people with the most points win prizes. But the most fun is writing the most imaginative sentence you can and enjoying the others posted! 🙂
I encourage you to follow this new blog, Today’s Special, where you can find out information on daily, weekly, and monthly observances and events, as well as how to celebrate them!
Today’s Special
Welcome to Today’s Special
Tree Worshiper
10 Reasons to Purchase a Water Purifier
Today’s Special
National Environmental Education Week
National Karaoke Week
Peace Report
Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Rapists
I swear I didn’t name my daughter Sage because of all of the cool associations with the herb (including head of household!), but what a bonus, huh? And I really want to grow some lemon balm this year now!
wiseGEEK
What is Hoodia Gordonii?
What is an AeroGarden?
What is an Impulse Purchase?
What is Glucosamine Cream?
What is Ayurvedic Massage?
What is Lemon Balm Tea?
What is Sage Extract?
If you’ve never given Putumayo albums a try, now is the perfect time to do so. Check out some of their amazing music from your local library.
World Music Talk
Putumayo Makes My Heart Sing
Parenting Report
Please Stop with the Boob Milk Guilt Trip
Please Stop with the Boob Milk Guilt Trip, Part II
Creative Copy Challenge #31 is up, too. Check out my warbling homage to Journey–and please, join in! 🙂
If you know me, you know that great apes are near and dear to my heart. Everyone has “their” animal; mine was frogs for a long time, until I learned about how many gorillas are left in the wild, how closely we are related to chimpanzees, and how badly we treat these incredibly intelligent, sentient beings who are essentially our brothers.
If you’d like to make a difference for the chimps, please consider hosting a Chimp Retirement Party next month. Find out more below.
Animal Report
Host a Chimp Retirement Party on May 2
Health Food Talk
See Food, Inc. on PBS This Month
Sara J. Schmidt 