Amazing Clouds With a Bright Moon and Lovely Cherry Blossoms Alongside a Cloudy Sunset While Tree Shadows Linger

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March 10 2020

More amazing clouds … from yesterday ..

March 10 2020

The moon was incredibly bright last night. Lillian woke me about 3:30 am due to a hurting stomach. We both had to take photos of the moon as it’s shine through the patio door caught our attention. 🖤

March 11 2020

Lovely hour long walk with Thomas yesterday. 💙💙💙

March 12 2020

Spotted yesterday as Lillian and I left the bank. Our second attempt to set up a new “Rep Payee” account. Perhaps the third time will be the charm. 💞

March 13 2020

Beautiful cloudy sunset a couple of days ago … 🧡🧡🧡

March 13 2020

Spotted yesterday. 🖤

For Whom Do I Write

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March 10 2020

Thank you to Colin for his time and thoughtfulness with this interview .. 🙏💚💚💚🙏

” …. I think I know the answer to this one, but do you write to please your readers or to please yourself?

I began writing for myself, so it follows that the books I’ve published contained writings that were for my own benefit. I have openly shared most of my writings since about 2008 and the feedback received is what encouraged me to pursue publishing.

Although I have stepped back and am taking time off from writing, up until the end of 2019, my writings have been from my heart, an intuitive knowing that I could not possibly stop from flowing. I would sit to write and the words would simply flow, at times flowing so fast I could hardly “catch” all of them before they disappeared. I am still sporadically journaling in the mornings, yet, I’ve allowed myself to step back to focus on family issues, market my latest book, and to spend time on rejuvenating myself. Over the past 6 years, I have gone through deep healing by connecting with buried emotions and events from my past. It was completely worth it, yet deeply exhausting …. ” Go here to read the full interview …

https://colingarrow.org/2020/03/10/author-interview-camilla-downs/?fbclid=IwAR0m53JgnygSX1-TJ-QXEDyNO57xYxobATtdEDcf7HfqXGHCrAbE5aLr4uo

 

Vegan Eats: Loaded Nachos With a Tamale and Salad

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March 7 2020

Nachos for lunch = Yum!!! Before baking topped with crimini mushrooms, sweet onion, green olives, sweet & hot jalapenos, kalamata olives, fresh garlic, salt, pepper, umami spice, and Violife smoked Gouda. After baking topped with green onions, micro greens, and Daiya cheese shreds, with a side of refried beans and salsa.

March 10 2020

Tamale and a salad. Good stuff!!! 😋😋😋

Is There Something Special I Do Before Mailing a Book – Camilla Interview on Meeting the Authors

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March 7 2020

Here it is …. Today we travel to Reno, Nevada, USA to chat with Camilla Downs about how a Swedish actress, going for walks, chromosome deletions, tiny house living, a construction company, being a paralegal, nature photography, Scooby Doo, and tenacity come together to form the ingredients for the alchemy of Camilla’s life.

Is there something special you do with your book before sending it to a reader?

I personalize each book with a hand written message, at times including a special message within the book. It’s always a little different. Sometimes it’s a handwritten message on a small card, others it’s a micro short poem or message created from the words of a book destined for the trash.

In addition to that, I offer readings from the book via telephone. I’m happy to do this one on one or on speakerphone to a book club (or in person if you are in the Reno/Tahoe/Sparks surrounding area). This is done at no charge and I’m happy to have discussions after the reading. If interested … Go here to read the full interview …

Meet the Author: Words of Alchemy by Camilla Downs

Throwback Post: Parent Tea Time

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**THROWBACK POST**

May 28  2015:

I’m so excited!!! I have a hugely important tea date at 1:30 today. Can’t wait to see the decorations as Thomas has come home with green marker up and down his arms all this week. He says a rainbow is involved and he hid a heart inside it for me.

Parents Day Tea Invite Ma 28 2015

Thomas recited a poem for me this morning. Thought I’d share it for anyone who needs their day sweetened … “Roses are red, Violets are blue, Chocolate is sweet, But not as sweet as YOU.” May you have a sweet day full of oceans of giving and receiving LOVE! xoxo

Parents Day Tea … Part 1 …. Beautiful decorations and beautiful day.

Parents Day Tea … Part 2. More beautiful decorations, yummy food, cucumber water, and a Haiku poem recited.

Parents Day Tea … Part 3 .. Beautifully decorated vase, beautiful flowers, and so much love. xoxo

Meeting My Edge – Steadfast and Courage

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December 31 2019:

We celebrate on east coast time. Sparkling pink lemonade …. YUM!

I wrote this poem December 31, 2018, which also led to the two words for 2019: Steadfast and Courage, with a theme of Meeting My Edge.

How wild it is to sit here one full year later, reflecting on just how much and how often I met my edge. Especially these last six months.

Years ago I chose the path less traveled, a path shrouded in darkness, discoveries, deep healing; buffered with joy, peace, and coming to know my true self. I surrendered and untethered myself.

I’ve lost many I thought ….

Steadfast and Courage With a Theme of Meeting My Edge

Movie Night: Truth

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March 7 2020

Team TLC Movie Night – My choice: “Truth” …. Well … Just me this time around. No one wanted to watch this with me. Ha!

Wow! Incredibly interesting to learn more about this. This happened right about the time Lillian’s diagnosis was delivered, so my energies and focus were elsewhere. Glad I watched this.

Amy at Trader Joe’s – Thank YOU While Making an Appearance in Norwich Nights With a Tree

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February 15 2020

Thank you to Amy at Trader Joe’s for buying one of my books. She has asked about it, kept track of the progress from the beginning to end. Grateful for her interest and support! If you’ve finished reading your copy, a review on Amazon would be amazing … Deep gratitude … xoxo

March 4 2020

Thank you to Melissa of Norwich Nights Magazine for the spotlight of Words of Alchemy! I hope you take a moment to check out the magazine! xoxo

https://norwichnightsmagazine.com/read-norwich-nights-magazine-online-coming-soon/?fbclid=IwAR14TzjfMh6iOel_pw4WYsYc08yVEYQBv4fq9J1jdl0Kys5FPaTxQ4-s2WE

 

March 7 2020

I’m having much fun with creating the short and sweet messages hidden within each book to be mailed. Completely driven by creativity, imagination, and listening to the heart. Another round of books being mailed on Monday to those who’ve preordered and those just now ordering. Please let me know if you’d like your own copy of a personalised, signed book ….. 🌺💚💚💚🌺