• my view,  writers,  writing life

    Decisions Decisions

    June 16, 2009 /
    I’m at one of those awful and awfully exciting times when I’m ready to work on a new project.

    It always fills me with a little bit of fear and dread, the thought of commitment, especially for my Gemini mind.

    Now of course I don’t just have one idea I want to work on, but two that feel semi-good. Neither of them easy. Then out of the blue another sneaks into my head, poof like it’s the cleverest thing in the world (I’m sure it’s not. Sneaky little bugger) like I’ll have time for it. Like I’ll have time for the other two. The truth is I’m no fast writer and the hardest word for me is the first.

    Ugh. Decisions, decisions. How in the world does one know which direction to take when there’s that large fork blocking your view?

    Best,

    Kwana
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  • kids,  life,  motherhood,  stress

    Getting Testy

    June 15, 2009 /

    What’s Jack up to? Jack’s had a fun weekend. A little sun a lot of rain, but he did his best to stay feisty through it all. So very Jack.
    This week starts a strange and stressful 2 weeks at my house of testing and finals for my twins. So there is no real set school schedule. The kids will be just going in for their tests and whatever extra test prep that they can be coaxed into and they both can surely use.

    I’ll be on the edge of my seat hoping they do as well as possible to pull it all out for the end of the year. There will be some days on and some off for them and around it all I’ll be on call for, well, whatever. Very stressful for any mom. Time to put on my roller skates and try and not get too testy myself.

    What’s on tap for your week?

    Best,
    Kwana
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  • friends,  happy birthday,  my view

    The Party Goes On

    June 13, 2009 /

    What’s Jack up to? Jack was a wild boy this morning. Running out the door and chasing behind the poor man that dared to ring our bell to deliver an early AM message. I swear we’re going to get a bad rep, Jack and never get that million dollar check delivered.

    Turns out my party is still going on. I was surprised last night by friends and neighbors with yet another cake at dinner. There is nothing nicer then spending a relaxing evening full of good food and laughs with folks you can let you hair down with. The older I get the more I appreciate the value of friends.

    I hope you have plenty of cheer this weekend.

    Best,
    Kwana
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  • friends,  happy birthday,  my view

    With Thanks

    June 12, 2009 /

    I can’t thank you all enough for all the love you’ve given me this week. You all really got me through my 40th birthday blues with style. I’m blessed to have the best family, friends and virtual friends in the world.
    I’m so grateful.
    The Universe left this wonderful note in my email box yesterday:
    Happy Birrrrthday to Youuuu,
    Happy Birrrrthday to Youuuu,
    Happy Birrrrthday Dear Kwana,
    Happy Birrrrthday to Youuuu!
    A few years back, not so long ago, heaven and earth erupted into a major celebration with the news of your impending adventure into this very time and space.

    You see, someone like Kwana Jackson doesn’t come along all that often. In fact, there’s never been a single one like you, nor is there ever ANY possibility that another will come again. You’re an Angel among us. Someone, whose eyes see what no others will EVER see, whose ears hear what no others will EVER hear, and whose perspective and feelings will NEVER, ever be duplicated. Without YOU, the Universe, and ALL THAT IS, would be sadly less than it is.
    Quite simply: You’re the kind of person, Kwana,Who’s hard to forget,A one-in-a-million To the people you’ve met.Your friends are as varied As the places you go,And they all want to tell you In case you don’t know:That you make a big difference In the lives that you touch,By taking so little And giving so much!

    Kwana, you are so AWESOME! For your birthday, friends and angels from every corner of the Universe, including buddies you didn’t know you had, will be with you to wish you the HAPPIEST of days and an exciting new year in time and space. You won’t be alone!

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Kwana!

    And it turns out I wasn’t alone. You came out in droves. Here’s a pic of my cake from last night. I wish you all could have been with me to have a taste. But you were in my heart.

    Now it’s time for me to tackle this new decade. GO ME and GO YOU. Let’s make this our decade.

    Much love to you all,
    Kwana
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  • happy birthday,  life,  my view,  stress

    Oh No! It’s My Birthday

    June 11, 2009 /

    And it’s a big one. 4-0.

    I will not go into it graciously or smiling. I’ll admit here it’s hitting me. Hard. All the what ifs, why nots, coulda woulda shouldas, plus the extra pounds are messing with my mind.

    I’m normally a bit melancholy on holidays and birthdays, but put on the brave face and count my blessings. And I’m sure I’ll be doing that again on this one. But I’ll also be saying under my breath, “oh crap, it’s my freakin 40th birthday. Now what?”

    If only I could be half as gracious as Eddy from Ab Fab here. When you have time watch and enjoy. No, make some time. You’ll thank me.

    Tomorrow I’ll be coming on strong. Forty Fabulous and all that mess. Right?

    Best,
    Kwana

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  • music,  musings,  my view

    1969

    June 10, 2009 /

    It was some year. My year. Full of change, turmoil and, well, me. I’m going continue with the music this week and bring some more music from 1969. Enjoy.

    Now I know this special was filmed in 1971 but Aquarius and Wedding Bell Blues (marry me Bill dedicated to me sweetie!) was from 1969 and these rocking outfits and the white books alone are worth the watch!

    And please let’s say Happy Birthday to my almost birthday mate Wendy today!

    Best,
    Kwana

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  • jack pics,  life,  music,  my view,  videos

    Little Girl Blue

    June 9, 2009 /
    What’s Jack up to? Cuteness!


    In keeping with the Ugh 40th birthday week theme this was filmed the year I was born, 1969. A talent gone way too soon. Janis Joplin. Little Girl Blue.

    What are you counting today? Blessings I hope.

    Best,
    Kwana

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  • life,  music,  musings,  my view,  videos

    Moody Monday Music

    June 8, 2009 /

    Happy Monday! This this is the last Monday of my 39th year. On Thursday I’ll be 40. Oh joy. Not.

    Now I know plenty of you sweethearts out there will say all sorts of sweetheart things and I’ll love you for it as I grimace on the inside and try and hold down all the swirling discontent in my stomach. Thoughts of times gone by, dreams not yet met, bodies changing (or not), what will be and what never will.

    Oh, I know I’m being I big ‘ol hot mess and I’m sure I’ll handle 50 a lot better than I’m handling 40. But I think this week the blog will be full of music (much better than my words) and on Thursday I hope some laughs. Today’s song speaks better for me than I can.

    Best,
    Kwana

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  • authors,  Books,  contests

    Have You Read Victoria?

    June 7, 2009 /

    Well why not? I know, probably the same reason as me. The TBR pile is too big. Well, I plan on having her skip a few books after

    1. hearing about her cool blog contest and

    2. reading the best and funniest review ever of her book The Wicked West and

    3. becoming a twitter friend with her and seeing that she really is smart and funny so I know I’ll enjoy her writing as much as Publishers weekly.

    “Dahl delivers a fun, feisty and relentlessly sexy adventure.”- Publishers Weekly

    Check her out at her website VictoriaDahl.com here.

    Best,

    Kwana
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