As the school year begins to wind down to a close, it seems we move at a more frenzied pace. Can anyone attest to this phenomenon, or is it just me? This week alone, we have:

two school concerts, two dentists appointments, two birthday parties, a preschool Mother’s Day Tea Party, Girl Scouts, and rebuilding of the school playground

All of this on top of our normal, day-to-day activities that are similar to any other child-oriented family’s. In other words, LOTS of homework, LOTS of messes to clean up, and LOTS of sibling bickering to squelch.

I know there are some of you who look at my schedule and think it sounds pretty relaxing compared to your own, but we are typically a low-maintenance family. We’re homebodies and enjoy putzing about the yard, gardens, and adjacent creek. We don’t like a lot of extracurricular activities, and we certainly don’t like being on the go, go, GO!

So why, then, am I still lounging around in my bathrobe sipping coffee when there is important business to attend to?

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My writing blog is feeling rather neglected. I’ve been lacking in any pearls of wisdom regarding print publishing, and me thinks I may have been too hasty in setting up a separate blog to chronicle my adventure. Go figure. I’m sure you’ve heard that one before. Anywho, I may have to address the fate of the other blog at some point in the near future.

I did manage to get published in two print publications, both locally and nationally. The local publication just hit the stands (I haven’t even seen it yet). I will provide a link when it’s been posted online. The national publication has yet to be printed. Unfortunately, no one but I will know I wrote the 35-word piece. It’s a product ad! (Between you and me, it was fun and challenging, and I wouldn’t mind writing more ads.)

Root & Sprout has been consuming all of the time that I would otherwise devote to print work (I’m contributing at least 10 articles to the next installment). But you know what? I am OKAY with that, because I have every confidence that Root & Sprout  will grow into something spectacular. Who knows? Perhaps there will even be a print version of Root & Sprout  one of these days!

FYI - Any articles that you submit for Root and Sprout  between now and May 15th will go up on the site ASAP. All articles submitted after May 15th will be published in the next installment, which will go live on or around June 1st. Articles are generally published on a bi-weekly basis.

Here are the Special Announcements from the Root & Sprout  home page:

  • May 15th: submission deadline for articles to appear in the June 1st installment
  • *Call for Special Content* Father’s Day is almost here! How will you celebrate Dad? Please submit special Father’s Day stories, crafts, and recipes. Have your child write a letter to Dad, and we will post it here (on Root & Sprout) so the world will know what a special guy he is!
  • June 1st: submission deadline for articles to appear in the June 15th installment
  • June 15th: submission deadline for articles to appear in the June 29th installment (we’re going on vacation June 30th)
  • *Call for Special Content* How does your family celebrate the 4th of July? Do you participate in annual traditions? Do you have a favorite kids’ craft or recipe to share? Do you have tips for throwing a party on a budget?

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