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Articles written by Leona J. Atkinson
NaPoWriMo 2019
For those of you interested in the April Poetry Writing Challenge hosted by NaPoWriMo where you write a poem a day for 30 days in April Just a reminder it starts April 1st! Visit this link for more info: http://www.napowrimo.net/soon-soon/
Pistachio Shamrock Cookies | HubPages
I have had this recipe for Shamrock Cookies for many years and have made these cookies often for St.Patrick’s Day celebrations. They look festive, are easy to make and good to eat. They have the green color and flavor of the pistachio pudding plus , the sweetness of the green icing. I hope you enjoy…
Earth Day 2018
Earth Day 2018 is TODAY! This year’s theme is: Plastic Pollution This year people are being encouraged to reduce their plastic consumption and use more eco-friendly materials https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/3316853/earth-day-2018-theme-international-plastic-litter-pollution-network/
NaPoWriMo 2018
Just a Reminder for all of you Poets: NaPoWriMo 2018 starts tomorrow! Yes, tomorrow, April 1st is going to be quite an eventful day! Not only is it Easter Sunday, but it is also April Fool’s Day and the beginning of National Poetry Month and NaPoWriMo 2018. So Happy Celebrating whichever one or all you…
It’s National Crayon Day!
It’s National Crayon Day! How will you celebrate? Here are some ideas: Enter Crayola’s Color Naming Contest Crayola is creating a new crayon in May to replace its “Dandelion” color. They are having a contest to seek a name for their new color. Visit this Link for more info or to enter the contest: http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/crayola-teases-new-crayon-color-after-dandelions-retirement-w474466…
Just Published!
My first poetry book has just been published through Blurb! It is a softcover print book of 38 pages. Titled “May Flowers”–A Photo and Poem a Day for May Click here to check it out! “MAY FLOWERS”
Share Your World 2014–Week 28
Have you ever been a participant in a parade? What did you do? Yes, I have been in many parades, both as my self or as a clown character. (Some day I may write a blog post about that:) I was a professional clown for 5 years and during that time I participated in many…
DAB Day–Parrot
DAB Day is Draw A Bird Day and it has a special story with a meaning behind it. It is celebrated every year on April 8th To celebrate DAB Day today ( Draw A Bird Day) I am sharing a picture of a parrot my daughter drew when she was in middle school. Thanks to…