Maine Writers

I feel like it's been forever since I've written a new post on The Maine Reason and once I looked at my last posting, I realized IT HAS !

Where does time go ?

Anyway, I wanted to post today about something (someone actually) that I'm really interested in following which is an up and coming Maine writer. Maine has some amazingly creative artists as portrayed in paintings, photography, sculpting and of course, writing. (Stephen King is likely our most famous author.)

It is my belief that the newest writer that holds my interest will be one to keep watch of. Knowing her personally, it has been a journey watching her grow and lose herself within the characters she creates for her books.

She is currently embarking on a hefty endeavor called "NaNoWriMo" which is a month long challenge to write 50,000 words. Yikes, I'm a freelance writer and that makes me quiver with a healthy dose of fear !

I invite you to join me in following this talented Maine author as she chronicles her NaNoWriMo challenge on her blog "The Write Life"

Fall Clean Up Time

We know it has to be done now that fall is here for most of us. It's time to clean up the yard, cut back the flowers, rake leaves and put away the patio furniture. Cleaning the patio furniture before putting it away will give a great head start to next spring (which will be here before you know it) when it's time to haul it all back out again for the summer season.

Here's how I took care of my resin furniture this season. Note in the picture how gray and mildew looking one side is and the fresh new look of the cleaned side. What a difference a little "elbow grease" can make with a few simple products. This set was ready for the trash until I decided to give it a try and see if I could spruce it up. I'm glad I did !

Here are complete instructions on how to clean your resin furniture.

Happy Fall cleaning !

I'm Featured !

I know........I haven't posted in ages. Well, my excuse is that I have been busy working on my other blog, working on some fund raising efforts for a civic group, trying not to swelter in the heat....and well, blah blah blah. :-)

BUT, I found out on this much-less-humid Monday morning that I have been chosen to be the Featured Writer of the Week for eHow.com. How cool is that? At my profile page on eHow, you will find articles of all kinds noting my interests, talents and skills. Need to know how to clean lawn furniture that gets dingy over time? How to use aromatherapy? Learn to breathe better to FEEL better? How to lose weight? Projects to do with friends or children? Yes, I'm Jill of all trades and certainly interests.

I'd love to have you come on over and check out my "stuff" !

Shirley is eHow's Featured Member of the Week !