Writer wrap-up for the weekend

A friend of mine e-mailed me yesterday and wrote, "How do you have time to write a blog?"

Because I only have two kids? Honestly, I don't know. I make time. It's an outlet for me, and far quicker and less messier than trotting out my scrapbook supplies, which are bound to find their way to a 3 year old's fingers.

Still, it's been one of those weeks when time for my outlet just didn't happen. I admit I've been strangely quiet this week. Coping with several crisises at the office, battles over bedtime and preparations for company this weekend has left me with little time to plan posts.

So, to make up for my slacking, here are a few other writers whose comments I've enjoyed recently:

• 5 Minutes for Going Green wonders whether her greenness should impact other's gift-giving choices in "The Green Gifting Dilemna."
• Chile shows off the possibly brightest desert ever in "Prickly Pear Preview". I just hope my daughter doesn't realize that hot-pink food is a possibility!
• First Person Irregular takes issue with a New York Times columnist's take on plastic bags.

And, just to know that someone is able to grow things that aren't dying this year, take a look at bloomingwriter's site and feel a little green -- with envy.



Have a great weekend!

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