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My Author Interview over at Darlene Beck-Jacobson’s Blog

Hello, friends. I have exciting news this morning! Darlene Beck-Jacobson invited me to visit her blog and talk about my new picture book, Be Kind, Make Friends. Such an honor!

I hope you can hop over to visit Darlene’s blog and read more about how Be Kind, Make Friends came to life. Make sure to leave a comment on Darlene’s blog to get your name in the hat for a chance to win a copy of Be Kind, Make Friends!

And as always, have a lovely, blessed day.


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Sunday Thoughts

Photo by Angie Quantrell

Yakima Valley


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Haiku Moment: heart of sunflower

heart of sunflower

beams joy to avian friends,

buzzes, and humans

heart of sunflower by Angie Quantrell

Yakima Valley


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Haiku Moment: come sip

sweet zinnia nectar

and florescent colors call

flutter-bys, come sip

come sip by Angie Quantrell

Yakima Valley


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My Handsome Guy

Two things about this picture.

First, just look at that handsome guy hanging out in his office at work. That’s my honey and God has really blessed me with a wonderful husband and best friend. ❤️

Second, check out the background. My honey is such a strong supporter and cheerleader for me. He’s proudly displaying and showing off Be Kind, Make Friends, my new picture book. What a great guy! I love you honey!

Read more at: Be Kind, Make Friends

Book available at: wmustore.com/preschool
OR call: 1-205-995-4850

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Homemade Tables Using Wood Scraps

My honey LOVES using up scrap wood to make garden tables. Mostly for me. 🙂 But he has gifted them to others.

Here are two of the newest projects. The small table used 2 slates from an old outdoor table and wood scraps from other projects. We always use the tables he makes outside and let them weather naturally. But this baby is inside Huckleberry Hutch, sitting perfectly beside my reading chair. Already topped with books. I might have to sneak it out sometimes to get some weathering going on.

Monet approves of this table. Actually, she approves of both tables.

The second table is also composed of wood scraps. It is solid! I love the long length and the design. This will stay outside where the elements will weather it to a lovely gray. We are using this one on the patio just outside the abode. Perfect!

I love the new additions to my Huckleberry and garden. Save those wood scraps and you can make awesome creations as well! Thanks, my love.


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Haiku Moment: dinner special

freebie flowers rise

stretch sunward, calling insects:

dinner special now!

dinner special by Angie Quantrell

Yakima Valley


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Sunday Thoughts

Photo by Angie Quantrell

Yakima Valley


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Haiku Moment: rocky bed

peek-a-boo face stares

swims, plays coy in the wet sand

rocky bed for fish

rocky bed by Angie Quantrell