What was your favorite fairy tale as a child? One of my favorites was Hansel and Gretel. I thought it was so delightful to have a house made out of gingerbread and candy. But the witch that lived there and the scary route the kids took to get there truly terrified me. Fairy tales, teaching… Continue reading If You Want Your Children to be Intelligent…
Category: Where the Loons Call
Stories from a writer’s heart … about Little Bear Lake, books, family, reading, gardening, and the moments that bring us home.
Going Off Grid
Off Grid This was definitely off grid in Portugal The first time I heard this term was when I was with my military friend Joe. We were truly not going off grid, but we were taking a fabulous holiday to Portugal. We were all excited to be getting a week away from work, school and… Continue reading Going Off Grid
Publishing: Expectation vs Reality
Publishing: Expectation vs Reality When I used to dream about being a writer, I admit I conjured up visions of myself tucked in a little corner of an imaginary library at my home. Stacks of books lined the wall-to-wall shelves, with books also stacked on the floor in haphazard piles of brilliance ready to help… Continue reading Publishing: Expectation vs Reality
Reading and Raining… It’s a Good Thing
Rain, rain.... please stay. 💙 Every day this week. I finally finished Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult. Not sure why it took me so long, because it was g o o d! Such a fantastic ending. Can’t wait for my daughter to read this one. She loves elephants. Ok rain, do your thang!
Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day Is there only 1 day to say thank you to our mothers? From the moment of conception till you take your last breath and beyond, motherhood is an everyday experience. When my first child was born, I slept with her monitor inside the crib with her. I am sure people thought I was… Continue reading Mother’s Day
My Humble Writing Beginnings
My first published piece. The other day came across the first piece I ever wrote that was published. It was a simple two sentence statement about the weather. But it caught someone’s attention enough that they wanted to print it. I was already interested in writing; I just didn’t know the flame of seeing my… Continue reading My Humble Writing Beginnings
Sew, a Needle Pulling Thread
Everyone knows I love to read. Another hobby I love is embroidery. My grandmother was always knitting,crocheting or tatting, making lace. Both of my sisters can knit and crochet. Being the baby of the family I somehow missed those beautiful lessons. I’m the youngest of four and for some reason needle work was always difficult… Continue reading Sew, a Needle Pulling Thread
One Morning in Michigan
As I look out into the morning light, I watch as the moon drifts out of sight. Light fog drifts through the air, Ducks and geese take flight with flair. Frost covers the milky grass, Setting to sleep all the winged ones at last. Through the trees, a last look I take, Waves like an… Continue reading One Morning in Michigan
My April Writing Adventure
April Showers By Lisa Jochim Pitter patter Goes the rain, Hitting the roof and Down the drains. Soaking the ground, the sun aglow, Little buds begin to begin to grow. Tiny galoshes run through puddles, Flash, Crash, Bash, Umbrellas high and smiles wide, Splash, splash, splash! This coming up weekend I make the trek to… Continue reading My April Writing Adventure
Unusual Characters ~ When a Setting becomes a Character in your Book
Unusual Characters When the Setting becomes a Character in your Book Making a children’s picture book takes time. Like all wonderful things, if you take the time and care to really create something beautiful, a treasure will be produced. I like to describe that the making a children’s picture book is like making a blueberry… Continue reading Unusual Characters ~ When a Setting becomes a Character in your Book
