Tommia's Tablet

Release Party and a Letter to Mom

Posted on May 12, 2014 by TommiaW

Great opportunity to meet an amazing author!

Join us for the Official Release Party for Jeffrey Cook’s DAWN OF STEAM: FIRST LIGHT on Saturday, May 17th 4-8:30pm at AFK Elixirs and Eatery in Renton, WA. Dress in your Steampunk finery or just come along for the ride. Jeff will be on hand to sign copies and talk to his fans. I’m one! Check out his book and you’ll find out why. – Sheri J Kennedy

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Jeffrey Cook, Featured Author shares an excerpt from DAWN OF STEAM: FIRST LIGHT – A Letter Home:

Letter from Heathsville, Northumberland County, Virginia Colony Archives,
Wright Collection.

September 28, 1815

Mother! (and Daddy too!)

I hope all is well down on the farm. Did you get hit by the Great Gale last week? I do hope the orchards are doing well.

We were hit by the Gale while in the air. Don’t you go panicking, although I will admit I…

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Monday Moment

Posted on May 12, 2014 by TommiaW

“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.” ~Proverbs 4:7

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Sunday Snapshot

Posted on May 11, 2014 by TommiaW

Had a wonderful time in DC – fulfilling for both mind and soul. But I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, there’s no place like home!

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Having a Ball

Posted on May 7, 2014 by TommiaW

When was the last time you (re)discovered the moment of wonder, of play without worry?

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Tuesday Tidbit

Posted on May 6, 2014 by TommiaW

“Leaders can let you fail and yet not let you be a failure.” — Stanley McChrystal

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Monday Moment

Posted on May 5, 2014 by TommiaW

Clutered by Tommia Wright

“We need to accept that we won’t always make the right decisions, that we’ll screw up royally sometimes – understanding that failure is not the opposite of success, it’s part of success.” ~Arianna Huffington

And with that in mind, I am not afraid to say that for sake of sanity, I’m withdrawing from the too many projects I signed up for in this ‘aiming for Mayhem’ May. Whatever the posts will be, will be.

When was the last time you allowed yourself to consider something completed by cancelling it from your calendar?

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Sunday Snapshot

Posted on May 4, 2014 by TommiaW

“I think that if anything can be proved by natural theology, it is that slavery is morally wrong. God gave man a mouth to receive bread, hands to feed it, and his hand has a right to carry bread to his mouth without controversy.” ~ Abraham Lincoln

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Story-A-Day (day late) for Friday

Posted on May 3, 2014 by TommiaW

The first time the marble steps filled the child’s eyes with awe was because of a svelte actor, now Mr. Smith and his inspirational attitude.

The second time the steps filled the teen’s eyes with awe was in watching a speech of one man’s dream, a dream, the teacher said, could become a reality.

The third time the steps filled the college student’s eyes with awe was while ascending them, remembering the meaning, message of the man memorialized in marble.

The fourth time the steps filled the grown child’s eyes with awe was in seeing their own child’s widen so.

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Saturday Snapshot

Posted on May 3, 2014 by TommiaW

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Waylaid Wednesday

Posted on May 1, 2014 by TommiaW

Nope, the title’s right, even if the day is gone. Nourishing the creative side included designing a print to go with the theme: “Let this be a sign.”

There could be 1200 words to go with this, but I’m lucky for these few. The challenge from the Sketchbook Project: create 12 prints and receive 10 in exchange. The above shots are ‘ghost prints’ or the remains of the ink. More details will follow, along with a gallery.

What did you do to nourish your mind today?