D's relatives arrived for the pre-arranged weekend, and we had an enjoyable visit. They had brought their camper, so their kids and mine spent the night in the back yard. The next day was our planned picnic, and the boys decided to start a bonfire.
One problem: It refused to light.
D had just come in, laughing at their problem-solving skills, when all of a sudden, there was a loud
BOOM!!
We four adults ran outside and discovered the oldest boy had dumped Coleman lantern fuel over the wood, then tossed a match into it!
He got his butt chewed for a few moments, for possibly endangering everyone's lives and nearly setting the woods on fire, but after the adrenaline rush, we laughed about it!
Halloween that year was different: One of the neighbors loaded most of the kids into the wagon behind his lawnmower and took the kids all over the neighborhood:) I don't remember if S was Queen Amidala or Barbie that year.
Next Month: Thanksgiving!
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Present Day:
Happy 55th Wedding Anniversary Mom and Dad!
Also, tomorrow is the launch of Whispers!
There's one slight hiccup to our launch party/Open Mic Night: No confirmation of books shipped, which means.....a launch party w/o books. Oops....
I still think it will be okay. All we have to do is explain the snafu about Amazon delayed shipping; we'll have our proof copies to display and read snippets from; hopefully enough people will be willing to share their own works.
If nothing else, just some comradarie and some delicious cupcakes and finger food!
I have two short stories in this antho:
Badass Fairies of the Wabash:
Trouble is brewing along the Wabash River. A young fairy who’s recently released from Solitude, is rebelling against her new duties in the Three Bridges area. When the High Council intervenes, will things improve?
Spirit Pottery:
Ciera is convinced her apartment is haunted by the ghost of her ex-boyfriend. When she consults a medium, she is shocked to learn she has ghosts in her pottery studio as well.
Trevor is more than willing to help Ciera come to grips with her past. Can he put his attraction aside to help an angry ghost with his unfinished business?
Have a fun weekend!
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