In October, I wrote three different blogs and now have a
little more to say about each of them.
I mentioned Autumn Glory in the blog about Fall. Happily, I
was able to go to Garrett County with my daughter, grandson, son-in-law and his
parents for that weekend. We rented a house on Deep Creek Lake, so were able to
enjoy the changing fall colors, the peacefulness of the lake (off-season) and
the festival activities in Oakland.
My daughter and I enjoyed returning to Dottie’s Café in
Englanders, Our Town Theatre, Traders’ Coffee Shop, and many other past
favorites of ours. Everyone watched the parade. My five-month-old grandson
loved seeing and hearing the old putt putt tractors.
Garrett County, Maryland’s fall foliage has been drawing
visitors to the area for years, especially for the Autumn Glory Festival. I
have been to that event numerous times and am never bored. The entire weekend
includes musical entertainment, plays, quilt and antique shows, and turkey
dinners. There is something for everyone in the small town of Oakland and
surrounding areas. Maybe in the future, my grandson will be able to take part
in the Sundae Ice Cream Eating Contest. I love the Creamery’s ice cream and you
can get to it by boat, as well as by car.
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Recently I read Barefoot
Beach by Toby Devens, Penquin Random House author, and really enjoyed
it. She mentioned “A writer is a witness
to the world,” and she showed how to portray some of that in this book through the
different people and situations.
Details, such as Old Bay seasoning and seagrass, took me
back to wonderful times in Ocean City. Besides the wonderful stories about the
lives of these three friends, it was interesting to learn a little more about
therapeutic dancing, prosthetics, and turkish food
an customs.
**
Author Sharon Dobson spoke about National Novel Writing
Month (Nanowrimo). Writers try to write an average of 1,667 words a day to
reach 50,000 by the end of the month.
Writers can prepare for Nanowrimo ahead of time by deciding
on their story, making an outline and a timeline, but they don’t start writing
until the first of November 1. At least I have made it more than half way there
so far, but I need to keep those fingers moving faster if I am going to succeed
in meeting the 50,000 goal.
Write-ins are held at various times and places during the
month, such as libraries and coffee shops. I had my largest word count from the
write-in at the Taneytown Library. I am heading for another one now.
The weather is about to turn cooler, so enjoy the fresh,
crisp air and what remains of the colorful trees and flowers. Thanksgiving is
coming so think of the people and things you are thankful for. I am thankful for
many things, including the opportunities I have to write and for those who read
what I have written. Thank you.
Jo
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