Family and friends.
Fantasy, both reading it and writing it.
Animals, especially our rescued kitties and new pup.
Music
Most everything! Currently listening to: the Corrs, Oliver Boyd and the Remembralls, Celtic Woman (*love* Celtic music), Carrie Underwood, Spamalot (Broadway musical)
Movies
Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Ladyhawke, What Dreams May Come, Dead Poet's Society, The Queen, Pirates of the Caribbean, Shrek, almost any musical
Television
CNN mostly. Love reruns of That 70s Show. Enjoy cooking shows.
Books
Harry Potter (I'm getting redundant, LOL), The Pern books, Chronicles of Narnia, any Michael Connelly book, Lord of the Rings Trilogy, The Immortals Series (Tamora Pierce), Magic and Madness Trilogy, Jane Austen's books, Maurice Sendak's picture books, Magic Kingdom for Sale series (Terry Brooks) Poets: Shel Silverstein, Jack Prelutsky, Jane Yolen, Emily Dickinson, Taylor Mali, Robert Frost
Heroes
All those who serve in a self-less capacity (with a compassionate and empathetic nod to the caregivers in the world)
I write (and have sold and/or published) short stories and poetry for children. (My credits include Highlights for Children.) I hope to someday publish a children's book, too. (Me and about a million other writers! *sigh*) I also dabble in fractal art. You can see my gallery here: http://www.enchantedgarret.com/fractalartgallery
I love creativity of all kinds, and greatly admire talent in others.
I do freelance writing and web designing to pay some of the bills at home. Gotta keep my husband and three cats in the style to which they are accustomed!
Who I'd like to meet: JK Rowling, Anne McCaffrey, Lou Dobbs...oh, wait. You mean here? Well, anybody who shares an interest in writing, reading, music, creativity.
Just a note: while I appreciate every request to "friend" that I receive (well, not *every* one - I don't like the spam ones *grin*), I'm not going to automatically add them. I write for children, so if your site/space has mature content (up to and including the comments section), I'll have to give it a pass. Sorry!
And one more thing: if you're a "Bulletin" spammer, you will be deleted from my friends list. One or two bulletins a day are okay, but five, six, seven, eight...or more?! Sorry, I just don't have the time to keep up with that, nor do I like having to hunt through the excess to find the bulletins that I *do* want to read. (A suggestion: why not use your blog for the daily stuff and just use the Bulletins for special notices?)
My "kids" - doing what they do best.
Our newest family member, McKenzie, another rescue that's found a home. Isn't she beautiful?
My good friend, sometime collaborator, and children's performer extraordinaire, Mister Laurence, has a new children's video of his latest song, Star Fish. Check it out: your kid's will love it!
A profligate poet named Williford Had tastes her poor husband could ill afford. "A ROLLS-ROYCE? How nifty! I can't spare a fifty For the cost of the gas that would fill a Ford!"
Owing to the dismal economic climate, the Enchanted Garret has had to temporarily lay off its maintenance staff and shutter its windows. Cindy's elfin minions have retired to the forest to eke out a modest subsistence on acorns and dandelion dew. The Faerie Queene herself has withdrawn into a magical slumber to weather the dry spell. Devoted friends and followers are urged to raise Pixie Stix in earnest prayer that she emerges from her trance soon to once again grace us with her radiant mischievousness.
You own three cats, right? Are they of some specific breed. If so, I would like to know, which breed and any special characteristics , if any, that they display.
Where have you been?! I miss you, really!!! As for the pictures, some are really horrible but I obviously select the nice ones to publish ;o) Love Fati
Some advice tendered humbly that may not occur to a person of the female persuasion such as yourself: when I'm feeling cantankerous, I find spitting helpful. If you're new to this practice, take a big swig of water. Hold. Release! If you spash yourself a little, so much the better. Now isn't that satisfying? Choosing a target that (or whom) you're feeling particularly malicious toward can amplify the satisfaction exponentially. Aaaah.
Dearest!!!!! Happy belated Easter!!! ;o) How are you doing? How are things with your father? What about the museum? I'm fine, just came from a barbecue (Brazilian style, of course!). It was great. I haven't got the answer about my scholarship, so i have to wait. I've been reading quite a lot... I want to talk to you about the books I read. I'll write an email. Have you got Skype? Maybe we could talk. Love, Fati
Hello Cindy, we just finished up our new story, written by Phee McFaddell, www.pheemcfaddell.com it's a cute little story about Easter called "Confessions of a Discount Store Bunny" hope you enjoy it, please stop in and sign our guest book Thank You for all your support, Have a great weekend
Still no internet connection. No phone! But we're hanging in. Drop me a line and catch me up on your museum doings, etc. I'll check in now and then. Are you an exuberant docent? Are you pied-pipering 'em in the door? Are you putting the polish to your magnum opus? Are you eating too much icecream and scowling at the TV?
Holiday Greetings to our Dear Sweet friend. Thank you for all your wonderful thoughtful comments & support throughout the year. we've uploaded our winter holiday audio stories for you to enjoy Bright Blessings ~ Woodland Tales ~ xoxoxox
this story is called "T'was the Night Before Yule Tide" written by Cynthia Williford, The Enchanted Garret
Merry Christmas, Cindy. Hope you guys have been well, and that I'll be able to catch up with you soon. (And be careful what you wish for...I may send you a knock-knock joke!)
Hello Cindy, Stopped by to wish you a magical week of many blessing filled with peace. Thank You for all your support. xoxox Cheri & Jay Here's a story for you to enjoy called "The Singing Mountain"
