143–Is It Over Yet?
What a DAY!
Brutal coming back from a nice weekend, but this was a little nutty, even by my standards. Here I sit, laptop in front of me, candle and matches next to me. Kinda a Laura Ingalls Wilder sorta night.
Regardless, I was able to sketch a little on the trip. Here’s some Newport Beach for you.
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We also got a copy of the VERY LOVELY Amy S. Foster’s new novel “When Autumn Leaves” (clever, sure, but what else do you expect from a CraftLit listener?!). I read the back and am already hooked. You will be too! Go buy! Support CraftLit folks!
Blackout kinda blew my mojo…but I think it’s okay now. Lotsa wind, some rain, some really good lightning. We thought the monsoons were over, but the hurricane in Baja helped us out. Very nice. Lovely weather.
SEPTEMBER INCENTIVE! Cool For You!!!
Fabricate! 
AND Joi Lynn’s bookmark and stitch marker set AND a Mission Falls Kit!
What could be more exciting?!
Books I mentioned–Big Book of Things to Draw, Emberly’s Drawing Book of Animals, Visual Journaling, Art for Kids Cartooning.
Don’t forget the 2009 SCARLET LETTER CHALLENGE! There are only five chapters left! We need your entries! Join the fray! I know you people now. You’re mad creative, yo! Send ’em in.
And, of course, checkout the Holiday Travel link above and sign up to be in the loop. It’s a lotta bang for your buck (Dianne only picks the good stuff) so even if it seems like a stretch right now, you’re going to kick yourself when you win the lottery…after the trip is full.
Seriously!
Heather, Enjoyed the podcast immensely…love that you’re drawing together with your kiddo…try this one, Drawing with Children, by Mona Brookes. Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is still a classic and just about anything by Danny Gregory will amuse/inspire. This one is mostly about doing, not analyzing your drawing. No straight lines required 😉
Yes, your segues are breathtaking, my dear! Thanks for a lovely chat!
Cyd
Heather,
In Maine, it’s always “ahhnt.” I figure it’s because we’re geographically closer to Britain than the other states are. Yeah, that could be a stretch, but we can always spot those who grew up elsewhere by that “ant.”
It certainly does not sound pretentious to a Maine ear. If anything, calling me or any other aunt an insect sounds a bit offensive.
And your pronunciation is a bit –hmm—off. Broaden your “a” a bit. Say Ahh-nt with pride!
Love the show, btw. Have listened forever.
Karen in Maine
The big deal about this chapter is the inflexibility of Pearl regarding any change in her mother, but as I read it I thought that Dimmesdale was being a little ‘dim’ about both the child and the mother. When he said to Hester, essentially, do whatever you have to do to pacify her because she’s scaring me, he clearly had no idea what Pearl wanted Hester to do, and didn’t stop to think that it might be hard for Hester. Hawthorne really doesn’t have much respect for Dimmesdale.
I love this chapter. If I only had the chance to read one chapter for this project, I would have wanted it to be this one.