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<\/a><\/p>\nLisa Rivero of Lisa Rivero<\/a> sent me the Summer Blogger Award<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. Yes, it was awhile ago, but just look at that beach! What a lovely sunny image. I can feel the warmth, oh wait, that is my space heater. But, I do have a sunny day today (despite the snow and 6 degrees).<\/p>\n Belated thanks to you, Lisa, I really appreciate it. And, if any of my followers haven’t checked out Lisa’s site, yet, you are in for a treat. Lisa is a prolific and amazing author whom I have known about and read for many years in the nonfiction world. She is currently working on fiction, and she is such an excellent writer.<\/p>\n The rules for this award are simple:\u00a0 thank the person who gave it to you with a link back in your post, and send this on to fellow bloggers who rock this summer.\u00a0List 4 rocking bloggers (if you can or have the time)\u00a0to share this with, and post a note to them through their comments.<\/p>\n Hmmm, I’ve never had a seasonal award. So, let’s improvise – I am passing this award on to those that have put sun in my life and who have informed, inspired, and impressed me recently:<\/p>\n Karen Schindler of Miscellaneous Yammering<\/em><\/a> and POW Fast Flash Fiction<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Deanna Schrayer of The Other Side of Deanna<\/a> and The Life of a Working Writer Mommy<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n Mari Juniper of Mari’s Randomities<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n Sam Adamson of Future; nostalgic<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Laura Eno of\u00a0A Shift in Dimensions<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n My good friend Deanna of The Other Side of Deanna<\/em><\/a> has created her own award called Deanna’s I’m A Literacy Builder<\/strong><\/em><\/a>. What a great idea! Deanna has a big heart and is an amazing writer. She inspires me and is truly a wise soul.<\/p>\n Deanna created this award when she was inspired by International Literacy Day and her own love of writing & reading that was instilled in her by many people. Here is what she said:<\/p>\n I only hope that by sharing my love of words that I\u2019m helping to contribute to the growth of that love, and that International Literacy Day will still be here for my great-great-great-great\u2026.grandchildren to celebrate.<\/em><\/p>\n To share this love of words I\u2019ve created a new award:\u00a0Deanna\u2019s \u201cI\u2019m A Literacy Builder\u201d Blog Award.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Now, I\u2019m not going to lay a bunch of heavy rules of acceptance on y\u2019all, just a couple small ones:<\/em><\/p>\n Five of my Favorite Words<\/strong>:<\/p>\n First of all, this is really hard – I will give it my best shot…<\/p>\n Privy <\/strong>– love the way it sounds, and has diverse meanings – knowing secrets or outdoor toilet<\/p>\n Pyewacket <\/strong>coolest cat name (Gillian Holroyd’s cat and familiar in the film\u00a0Bell, Book and Candle<\/a> – and so many other fun historical roots)<\/em><\/p>\n Kringla <\/strong>– fun to say and is my all time favorite family cookie (Norwegian) and also the name of my favorite pet – my orange tabby<\/p>\n Kitty-Corner<\/strong> – how we always described the direction of someone’s house that was\u00a0diagonal\u00a0from another point of reference (see a cat theme developing)<\/p>\n Free <\/strong>– anyway you use it, it creates excitement<\/p>\n Bloggers I feel are excellent literacy builders<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Johanna Harness of Johanna’s Big Thoughts<\/em><\/a> (the queen and creator of #amwriting)<\/p>\n Marisa Birns of Out of Order Alice<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Linda Simoni-Wastila of\u00a0LEFTBRAINWRITE<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Marc Nash of Sulci Collective<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Dan Holloway of Year Zero Writers<\/em><\/a> and Eight Cuts Gallery<\/a><\/p>\n My good friend Estrella Azul of\u00a0Life’s A Stage – Web Blog<\/em><\/a> sent me the Prolific Blogger Award<\/a><\/strong><\/em>. Thanks Estrella! I don’t feel so prolific the past few months, but I hope to get in the groove again. This award helps to inspire me. Estrella is a heart-felt creative writer and makes beautiful jewelery. Check out her blog!<\/p>\n The rules of acceptance related to this award are:<\/p>\n I’m passing this award on to:<\/p>\n Carrie Clevenger of Mindspeak<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Angie Capozello of Techtigger’s Soapbox<\/em><\/a> and The Penny Dreadful<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Jim Bronyaur of Jim Bronyaur<\/em><\/a> and Soft Whispers<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Alison Wells of Head Above Water<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Jessica Rosen of Girl Meets Word<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Emma Newman of Post-Apocalyptic Publishing<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n George Angus of George Angus<\/em><\/a> (TumbleMoose)<\/p>\n Now here is a little poetry reading for your entertainment by Gary Larson, The Far Side<\/a>:<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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