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New Friends Visiting JoyfulPaws Writing Cottage

Posted by Barbara Techel

My New Friends Visiting Joyfulpaws Writing Cottage

I didn’t invite them. They just showed up.

Right outside my window, next to my desk where I write in my writing cottage.

Well, okay, I confess. It might have something to do with the fact I put out a new bird feeder. One I got from a friend for my birthday.

But ah-hem that is the operative word here, isn’t it?  Bird?

This is one funny looking bird – but he sure is adorable. He was holding on for dear life in this photo above as he contemplated his next move – and I contemplated my s-l-o-w move of reaching behind me to grab my good camera to get the shot.

A little over a week ago this fella below showed up almost immediately after I put the feeder out (mind you I hadn’t seen one in my yard all summer!).

squirrel on feeder

My friend saw the photo I placed on Facebook and said I should immediately take the bird food out and replace with a plant.

I just hadn’t the heart. These little ones need to eat too.

Besides, I sure do love the company and they make me smile every time I see them hanging outside my window.

I didn’t invite them. But I’m sure glad they showed up. My new friends. I love them.

Thank you for visiting!

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: My CBS 58 TV Interview Airs this Sunday – Talking ‘She Shed’ and so much more.

Posted by Barbara Techel

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: My CBS 58 TV Interview Airs this Sunday - Talking 'She Shed' and so much more.

Two weeks ago I had the opportunity to be interviewed by reporter, Marshanna Hester of CBS58.com out of Milwaukee, WI.

With all the talk about a “new trend” called the ‘She Shed’ they found me and my writing cottage and asked if they could come see my special space and talk with me.

I have to be honest and say that at first I thought it was just going to be part of a news story at 5pm or 10pm–not that this would be bad, because it would be great!

But after Marshanna and the camera man were here for over 2-hours interviewing me and doing video camera shots of my cottage did I learn this would be part of their Sunday Morning programming.

It was a terribly windy afternoon when they did the interview because a storm had just passed through. So if you don’t recognize the ‘wild woman’ with her hair flying all over the place – trust me – it’s me. <GRIN>

It airs this Sunday for those of you that are local.  For those of you who aren’t, there will be a link available on their website shortly after it airs. This is the link to check it out afterwards.

The program begins at 7am, though I don’t know the exact time my segment will air. But I’d love if you can, to catch it live this Sunday!

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A (video) Peek Inside (and outside) My ‘She Shed.’

Posted by Barbara Techel

A Peek Inside My 'She Shed.'

In order to follow inner wisdom, we have to first know it. In order to know it, we have to hear it; to hear it, we have to be still. – Anne D. LeClaire

With all the talk about ‘She Sheds’ lately and having the honor of having mine profiled on Today.com, ABCnews.com and the interview I did with Weekend Sunrise out of Australia, I thought it would be fun to give you a sneak peek inside (and outside) the place I love to be everyday.

To be in silence and hear myself think has been such a gift in so many ways and my ‘she shed’ has been my sanctuary for that and so much more. Though as many of you know, I still prefer to call this my Zen writing cottage.

Little did I know when my husband built this 10 x 12 quaint space for me in 2009 that they would become such a trend as they are today. But if they encourage others to find their creativity and listen to their hearts, as I did, well, then I say, go for it!

I put this little video tour together in hopes that it will be inspirational to those wishing to carve out a little place of their own. Everyday I’m so thankful for this sweet spot in my backyard that has evolved over the years and has been the place I come to continue to grow and be the best that I can be.

Be sure to watch until the very end when I share my favorite spot inside my writing cottage.

Enjoy the video tour!