by Joan | Feb 25, 2019 | Dan McGuire Blog Challenge 2019 -, Snippets From the Past - Diary
(Originally posted February 6, 2019) Snippets from my five-year diary. February 6. *1970 (age 11): Was dismissed at 2:00. Had spelling test. Geog project due. I attended Catholic school, first through eighth grade. In Feb. 1970, I was in the 6th grade. We had early...
by Joan | Feb 24, 2019 | Dan McGuire Blog Challenge 2019 -, Snippets From the Past - Diary
(Originally posted February 4, 2019) A while back I found my old five-year diary. A Christmas present from my mom, I began writing in it in 1970 (when I was 11) and finished in 1974 (when I was 16). It’s interesting (and, at times, embarrassing) to re-read the things...
by Joan | Feb 24, 2019 | Snippets From the Past - Diary
(Originally posted January 27, 2019) A while back I found my old five-year diary. A Christmas present from my mom, I began writing in it in 1970 (when I was 11) and finished in 1974 (when I was 16). It’s interesting (and, at times, embarrassing) to re-read the things...
by Joan | Feb 24, 2019 | Author Spotlight, Writing
(Originally posted January 7, 2019) I’m chatting with Brent Gill about his newly published middle-grade novel, Fire on Black Mountain. Before we get started, congratulations on your book! This is a major accomplishment. Thank you so much, Joan. It sure feels like a...
by Joan | Feb 24, 2019 | Family, Memories
(Originally posted December 30, 2018) Our Christmas celebrations started on December 26 this year. By noon, the house was full of family. Along with David and I, my daughter Michelle visiting from Oregon, my son Brian from Ventura County, and my son Matt and his...
