Tools Needed to Write a Book

Is it Doable to Write a Book? We all have dreams (I hope. If not, get to work!). Mine was to write a book. As I wrote, I noticed something rather cool happening to me. Call it confidence or self-assurance, not sure. But my dream kept growing and growing into this wild adventure. Soon I wanted to be published. Then I decided I wanted to write full time as a career. Then I wanted my book to end up on the New York Times...

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Shrimp "Spear-It"

Asparagus Whole-Wheat Pasta with Lemon Dressing serves 4 (found in Self, April 2011) 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces 8 oz whole-wheat penne (I used whatever we had leftover) a packet of sun dried tomatoes, chopped a packet of fresh basil, chopped 2 TBS grated lemon zest 2 TBS extra-virgin olive oil 2 TBS fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup crumbled feta I added a bag of frozen shrimp for extra protein 1. Boil...

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