The End

I recently published my first edited book,  Labor of Love: A Literary Mama Staff Anthology ,  with  Small Harbor Publishing . It's an anthology of writing from  Literary Mama  staff over the past 20 years. It's a beautiful collection and I am proud of the writers and proud to share the book.  It seems a fitting moment, as I pondered sharing about the book here on the blog, to reflect on my life as a blogger, and acknowledge that it is time to officially end this blog.   I started blogging in about 2007, when my baby was learning to toddle, when I was learning how to be a mother and stepmother, when I was just starting to see my way as a writer. I needed it back then. I craved it. I had a variety of blog iterations--family, art, creativity, writing things I delved into. There's a freedom in blogging, a casualness, an easy familiarity that's lacking (for me anyway) in other kinds of writing. I loved blogging and the words came pouring out.  Over the years since then, some
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Dollhouse Kitchen

As noted before, the dollhouse has been taken over by birds. And as it comes together the story of the inhabitant unfolds. 

Here's the kitchen and dining room- open concept of course. The table and chairs, shelf, and trick or treat bag were from my childhood. I made everything else (minus the rolling pin, trick or treat bag, pots, owl, and few other tidbits).




The woman who lives here is an ornithologist. She travels the world to study birds and has even discovered a new species! She recently left for the Galapagos to do more research, and since she left, the neighborhood birds have moved in. 








She doesn't eat super healthy food; she loves cake, cheese, sugary cereal, and Cheez-its, and makes frequent stops at Dunkin. The occasional carrot and watermelon slice does make its way in, and she has a couple great cookbooks!




It still could use some upgrades and final details, but it's a good kitchen, and I'd be happy to do my cooking here. 


Next up is the living room.

Comments

Andrea said…
This is perfect! Love it!!!
February 9, 2021 at 7:21 PM
Carol J. Painter said…
The absolute dollhouse of my dreams...I love the care you take with all of this. And for every new little thing...you make me happier and happier. So incredibly needed during these times. Thank you.
February 10, 2021 at 8:55 AM
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