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A Recipe for Revision {Preserve Your Story ~ Day 21}

by Darcy Wiley | Nov 18, 2012 | Pencils & Pens, Preserve Your Story {31 Days}, Sweet Tea

I rake fingers through flour, light and dry, then pull beads of cold butter into it, oil and weight joining. Then the cold water splashes in, an awakening. Dough rounds itself away from the sides of the bowl. This is my second try. My practice pie turned out a runny...

Surprised by Summer

by Darcy Wiley | Jun 15, 2012 | Buttons & Thread, Fireflies

I started last summer with a list. Cloud gazing. Firefly catching. Bird watching. Running through sprinklers. I was all set to lead my kids on a tour of the season’s simple joys. Strawberry picking. Bare feet on grass. A boat ride on the lake with friends. I had plans...