This atrocity has rocked on far too long. It's time to draft some rules concerning the wearing of leggings in public. I say it's time because my eyes can't unsee what they have seen. Today the … [Read more...]
Change
Life would be monotonous and boring if nothing ever changed. Most of the time I embrace change. Looking back over the past twenty, ten, or even five years, much for me has changed. I've even been … [Read more...]
Coming Soon
It's cover reveal day for my middle grade novel, The Legend of Sassafras House.<<<<<>>>>>©Anita Stafford 2021 … [Read more...]
Put on Your Literacy Apron
I was the recipient of a hand made apron as a door prize at the White County Creative Writers Conference. I've decided to call it my literacy apron. This adorable design is a great gift for a writer, … [Read more...]
A Writing Conference and New Friends
Yesterday I attended the 2017 White County Creative Writers Conference, and I came away with inspiration, writing tips, and new friends. The group sponsors this annual event in Searcy, Arkansas, but … [Read more...]
I’m Immune
Just in case marketers want to know, I've become immune. This list of phrases was taken from some promotional emails I read today. None of them gave me the sense of urgency they were intended to … [Read more...]
Books and Kids
Books and kids go together like macaroni and cheese or milk and cookies. I've never met a child who had no interest in a good story.As a classroom teacher, I read aloud every day to my class. It was a … [Read more...]
What’s Your State Reading?
For the past 16 years the Arkansas library system has promoted a statewide reading program called "If All Arkansas Read the Same Book". The selections are made each fall and the year-long activities … [Read more...]
Those Blooming Azaleas
Like most southerners, I love my azaleas. I have one section of red ones and another of white ones. The red group is in full bloom, but the whites are lagging a bit behind. As I checked on their … [Read more...]
Something Green to Read
Fredrik Backman has become popular with my book club. Over the past few months we have chosen to read A Man Called Ove and My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry. Now for the month of March … [Read more...]
