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ENTHUSIASM
Character Corner
(With Permission from Character First Education)
Enthusiasm is “putting my whole heart into what I do.” Whatever the task, no matter how big or small, it will always turn out better if you put your whole heart into it!
Farmsteading Part I: The Dairy
Whispering Pines Farmstead (aka Owen Farmstead)
In the old days, it was not unusual to have a family cow for milk, butter, and cheese. Today we have more scientific knowledge and advantages over our predecessors, mainly electricity. Michelle Owen graciously shares her experiences with their family cow, Maggie Moo. In the banner photo, Primrose (left) is the daughter of Maggie Moo (right). Please watch our short video below.
TOP 40 GLUE WORDS FOR WRITERS
Top 40 Glue Words for Writers
Glue words are sometimes called sticky words or filler words. They are usually unnecessary and slow down the pace of the story in the narrative parts. Dialogue is completely different. You want your characters to sound natural and, trust me, we use many of these words in our everyday speech. You’ll see what I mean when you see the list. Watch the video below created by an editor who understands.