Young Writers Lesson Three - Character Traits

3- Character TraitsWelcome back to the Circle C Writer's Corner. If you missed lessons 1 or 2, you can find them right here:The Five Story ElementsCreating CharactersLast month’s newsletter (May) highlighted the importance of creating interesting cha...

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Jul 02, 2025
Foal Update

Yes, it appears that all I do these days and give you foal updates, but it’s so fun when they are so little! Watch this 3-minute video to see Knightely (3 days old) and Trissy (2.5 weeks old). The vet came out the day after Knightley was born and pro...

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Jun 30, 2025
The Colt’s Name

At last! Nearly 100 names (98) were submitted. Poor Kristel. Yikes! She had quite a time settling on the name for our silver buckskin colt. Click the video to hear Kristi announcing not only the colt’s name, but also his “barn” name (nickname). (If t...

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Jun 27, 2025
Name Maggie’s Foal Has Closed

I’m sorry to tell you, but Kristel asked that the naming be closed, as there are 98 names suggested and she can’t wait until Saturday to name the foal! Thanks for everyone’s enthusiatic response, and I apologize for having to cut it short. Thanks for...

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Jun 26, 2025
Circle C Writer's Corner Lesson Three - Character Traits

3- Character TraitsWelcome back to the Circle C Writer's Corner. If you missed lessons 1 or 2, you can find them right here:The Five Story ElementsCreating CharactersLast month’s newsletter (May) highlighted the importance of creating interesting cha...

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Jun 25, 2025
Maggie’s Colt Is Here!

Last night about 11 pm, June 24, 2025, Maggie delivered a stunning little colt. The mare is only about 14hh, so it was touch and go there for a while. Kristel had to assist to help him be born before poor Maggie (in her 20’s) gave up. The shoulders w...

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Jun 25, 2025
Name the New Colt and Win a Book!

Start Brainstorming!I feel badly that I did not share the "Name the Filly" contest with you a couple of weeks ago (for Jewels's new foal). I shared it on Andi's Blog, but it slipped right out of my mind to expand to my newsletter. Two fans each came...

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Jun 23, 2025
Name Maggie’s Colt & Filly Update

Remember that string test? According to that, Maggie’s foal is going to be a colt. So let’s have some colt names. As you noticed with Treasure, my daughter, Kristel, is committed to choosing a name for this new little one that one (or two) of you. So...

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Jun 23, 2025