Jane's Folly Posts

Taking the next step I’ve been invited to join a writing group and I’m both excited and scared.  I’ve technically been part of a writing group for years, but we’re…

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Goals that conflict with each other For most of my adult life I have had two major goals: 1, get down to and maintain a healthy weight and 2, become…

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People judge books by their covers As a Librarian, I stare at hundreds of book covers a day, not only in our collection but in book review journals, online reviews,…

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Hybrid writers, the writing business and my own plans I just read an article in Writer’s Digest (2/2014) by Chuck Wendig about “hybrid publishing”.  This is where an author pursues…

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Home-made felt gifts I had a blast making things after reading the book “Big Little Felt Universe” by Jeanette Lin. I made a hammer and a slice of cake from…

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“Life moves pretty fast.  You don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” – Ferris Beuler Solstice candle tradition It sometimes takes losing something to…

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I’ve participated in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) for many years, and this year my daughter is joining in with the young writers program.  Classrooms and individuals can sign up…

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Fun Sci-fi party ideas My friends put together a fun Sci-fi themed Halloween party.  (Thanks for letting me share the ideas!)  They put a lot of work and creativity into…

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Home-made skeleton costume Materials: glow-in-the-dark fabric paint (optional) black thermal underwear your child’s size sheets of white felt- (I used 5) needle and thread, pins For mask- white flannel, a…

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NY Comic Con Vs. Dragoncon I attended NY Comic Con this Friday and Saturday.  I had a great time and I recommend going if you have the means.  That being…

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