Nov 2008
This was the year of the 1st Turkey Fryer! We had a 22 lb and a smaller 12 lb. The large one went in the fryer, while 'Junior', as he was dubbed, was sent across the street to be cooked traditionally. Everyone loved both, and our combined family's (ours and the neighbors across the street who were feuding with their relatives) had an enjoyable day.
K got contacts for the 1st time.
Blogger was acting up, and I was unable to comment on anyone's blogs for about a week.
For NaNo, I decided not to put any pressure on myself, to avoid the disaster of the previous year. I don't think I even reached the 1000 word mark.
I shopped on Amazon.com for the 1st time on Black Friday.
My brand new jeans decided to hide from me behind the shop vac.
Hubby brought home our tree and ornaments from storage; we'd previously been using his mom's tree and ornaments, which we sent north to Jamie and the kids.
Love Finds A Way turned 1, and its sales outsold Love Is Sober, 62-34. I set up at Zander's for the Santa Stroll, and it was so cold, the dance teams performed inside Zander's. I had a captive audience....except everyone's BACKS were to me! A common theme I heard that year was 'Money's Tight'. Gas was $2 a gallon, and Barak Obama had been elected.
I had voted absentee, since my license still said I lived in Morgan Co. To this day, I have no idea if I voted for John McCain, whom I thought had automatically lost when he picked Sarah Palin to be his VP, or Barak Obama, whom I thought needed another four years in the senate before running. I closed my eyes, marked the ballot, then folded it up and stuffed it in the envelope without looking at it.
Next Month: Christmas, and a Very Enjoyable Birthday!
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Present Day:
Our tree and decorations are up; my NaNo word count is over 8K, and both W and A are doing well in school.
My friend Kris C said goodbye to her father this week, and Erica and I went up for the funeral on Tuesday, in a damn snow storm.
The price of gas has dropped to $2.27, and not sure if I reported this or not, but in the last election earlier this month, the Dems took back the senate, while the Repubs held onto the house. At press time, it looks as if Nancy Pelosi will get Speaker again (gag). In Indiana, Mike Braun defeated Joe Donnelly. I voted Libertarian, with the exception of our Sheriff race. D's friend Brian was running, but didn't win.
Monday, I start baking cookies, and should have the goals posted!
Friday, November 30, 2018
Friday, November 23, 2018
Flashback Friday: Catch Up 1988 and 1998
Nov 1988:
The election: George Bush vs Michael Dukakis.
At the time, I fully admit to hating politics. Two of my professors were HUGE political junkies, and impressed upon us the need for a Democrat in the White House, since "Democrats understand the need for social programs and the Republicans do not.' My sister had been following Gary Hart's run, but when the scandal broke about himself and Donna Rice, and he dropped out, we were both heartbroken.
On election night, Bush won, and both my professors the next day predicted doom and gloom. I was just happy it was all over, and no more political ads on TV!
Thanksgiving
My boss at the country club needed me to work, so I spent the weekend at DB's house. After the Thanksgiving buffet was over, Mr. G, Nancy, and Betty set up a long table for the wait staff, and poured us all (the ones over 21) a glass of red wine. I horrified Nancy when I spooned a few ice cubes into my room-temperature wine, and a few others followed suit, causing her to roll her eyes at us.
The next day, I met Mom and my sister at Castleston Square for our annual Mother-Daughters shopping spree. I had to work the evening shift, and again the next day, so it was a busy weekend.
Next Month: Finals, My Birthday, and Christmas:)
1998:
I think we went to my parents' for Thanksgiving, then down to the in-law's for the weekend, as usual. Decorated his mother's house, and drove around to see the Christmas lights. I also think this might have been the year his mom retired, so we drove down for the party.
Next Month: Getting Snowed In At Christmas
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Present Day:
Just received word that a friend's father passed away this morning. Mr. C was a jovial man who enjoyed spending time with us on Father's Weekend at college and whenever we visited. When my spouse was in the hospital in '03, Mr. C brought him communion every morning. As soon as I know the details, I'll be heading either north to a service or to Louisville for the service (or even both...).
RIP Ken Corbett. You will be missed.
The election: George Bush vs Michael Dukakis.
At the time, I fully admit to hating politics. Two of my professors were HUGE political junkies, and impressed upon us the need for a Democrat in the White House, since "Democrats understand the need for social programs and the Republicans do not.' My sister had been following Gary Hart's run, but when the scandal broke about himself and Donna Rice, and he dropped out, we were both heartbroken.
On election night, Bush won, and both my professors the next day predicted doom and gloom. I was just happy it was all over, and no more political ads on TV!
Thanksgiving
My boss at the country club needed me to work, so I spent the weekend at DB's house. After the Thanksgiving buffet was over, Mr. G, Nancy, and Betty set up a long table for the wait staff, and poured us all (the ones over 21) a glass of red wine. I horrified Nancy when I spooned a few ice cubes into my room-temperature wine, and a few others followed suit, causing her to roll her eyes at us.
The next day, I met Mom and my sister at Castleston Square for our annual Mother-Daughters shopping spree. I had to work the evening shift, and again the next day, so it was a busy weekend.
Next Month: Finals, My Birthday, and Christmas:)
1998:
I think we went to my parents' for Thanksgiving, then down to the in-law's for the weekend, as usual. Decorated his mother's house, and drove around to see the Christmas lights. I also think this might have been the year his mom retired, so we drove down for the party.
Next Month: Getting Snowed In At Christmas
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Present Day:
Just received word that a friend's father passed away this morning. Mr. C was a jovial man who enjoyed spending time with us on Father's Weekend at college and whenever we visited. When my spouse was in the hospital in '03, Mr. C brought him communion every morning. As soon as I know the details, I'll be heading either north to a service or to Louisville for the service (or even both...).
RIP Ken Corbett. You will be missed.
Monday, November 5, 2018
November Reading Schedule
Is it just me, or did October go by in a blur?
It just seems like yesterday that the Teen and I packed up and headed to Louisville!
So How Did I Do Last Month?
-Mail HS to customers (check!) and TP to Harlie (Not yet)
-Enjoy Imaginarium! Didn't sell any books last year, so no expectations other than to do well on my panels and enjoy catching up with friends! Last year, our goal was to expose Brooke and Nancy to everyone....Nancy sold one book and Brooke was picked up by a publisher:) Sold 1, but had a great time seeing everyone!
-Take more things to auction from Brown House (Brian Thais came over and took several items to his dad's house!!! Was too busy to get back to auction.
-Finish cleaning out Brown House front room and re-organizing front bedroom Not yet
-Finish cleaning out Green House Not yet
-Have successful launch of Whispers Had 8 others show up for our Open Mic/Launch Party, but books never arrived from Amazon. Still, a good night was had by all:)
-Do well at Collections Carnivals Craft Fair on the 27th Sold 7:)
-Have enjoyable time with Ghost Hunters Postponed til after the first of the year.
-Send Suzanne check for ICTAH show Check:)
-Buy Whispers inventory Buying on consignment until more $$ comes in!
-Buy WHH inventory It's in my shopping cart!
-Decide on cover art (check!) and pay for it (Catered Romance) Still waiting on final; need to add 2 logos to back cover.
-Decide on costume for Halloween Going as Little Red Riding Hood :)
Neck Update: Improving! Still feel slightly weak in left bicep, but only at the start of my shower.
Achilles Tendon Update: I'm now in an air heel cast for 6 weeks. Was supposed to start therapy this week, but my insurance will only pay $50. Since the initial consult is $500, I guess I'll just have to take my chances. DID find out that if I pay $100, they can still treat me. 11/6: Went yesterday and now have at least 6-8 exercises to do every day. Therapist said bad shoes and walking on uneven pavement *probably* contributed to my issue.
Granddaugher's Gift....
She shared her cold with me on the 14th, and it morphed into an upper respitory infection. Started on Azithromycin and Prednisone on the 29th. Already seeing results; I'm not trying to hack up a lung or needing two breathing treatments per day! Did learn a valuable lesson this morning: Do NOT take Predisone on an empty stomach! 11/5: Took last meds this morning; cough is 90% gone!
Books Read: 5
Print: 5
DNF: 1
Karaoke Songs Added: 11
Thurs: 5
Sat: 6
November Goals:
Buy promo for ICGAHS Check:)
Mail TP to Harlie and WA to JDC
Do well at 1st Friday Art Walk Sold 5:)
Make CD covers for Women's Retreat Check:)
Do well at ICGAHS
11/7: Sold 3:)
11/8: Sold 3:)
11/9: Sold 4:)
11/10: Sold 6:)
Total: 16:)
Do well at Debut Author's Fair in Lafayette Sold 2:)
Do well at Rivet Craft Fair Unprecedented personal best: 15 sold:)
Write NaNoWriMo words on any wips
11/3: 185
11/11: 532
11/12: 332
11/14: 1703
11/26: 1731
11/28: 2429
11/29: 1230
Total: 8142
Have an enjoyable Thanksgiving Check:)
Take final stuff to auction from Brown house (if weather permits)
Lose 5 pounds (assuming my starting weight is still 241....haven't been near a scale in 2 months!)
November Reading Schedule: Print:
Panda Girl-Jeri Lyn Ryan
A Feast of Crows-GRRM
A Dance With Dragons-GRRM
E-books:
Wheeler-Sara Butler
All Jacked Up-Mysti Parker
High On You-Mysti Parker
Sealed With A Kiss-Mysti Parker
Her Snow White Christmas-Cara Marsi
The Party Plan-Melanie Jayne
Skater's Waltz-Peggy Jaegger
Karaoke Songs:
Thurs:
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow-The Shirelles Thought this went well:)
Winds of Change-Jefferson Starship DNH
Nobody's Home-Avril Levign Did well:)
Winds of Change-Scorpions Nailed it:)
Bleeding Love-Leona Lewis Gary backed me up and it was a crowd-pleaser!
Sat:
Reach Out and I'll Be There-Four Tops Bleh....started off in wrong key
Ready To Run-Dixie Chicks Slightly better; found right key by the chorus!
Real Love-Jodi Watley Bleh.....didn't get a chance to brush up before I went on...only got the chorus right!
11/24: No camera in batteries, so sang the following songs:
Edge of 17
Girl Crush
Stop Draggin' My Heart Around
Better Dig 2
Silver Springs
Real World-Matchbox 20 Ugh, too low on verses.
Reason To Believe-Rod Stewart Did well:) Had hoped for the Wilson Phillips version, but oh well.
Red High Heels-Kellie Pickler Didn't think it was too bad:)
It just seems like yesterday that the Teen and I packed up and headed to Louisville!
So How Did I Do Last Month?
-Mail HS to customers (check!) and TP to Harlie (Not yet)
-Enjoy Imaginarium! Didn't sell any books last year, so no expectations other than to do well on my panels and enjoy catching up with friends! Last year, our goal was to expose Brooke and Nancy to everyone....Nancy sold one book and Brooke was picked up by a publisher:) Sold 1, but had a great time seeing everyone!
-Take more things to auction from Brown House (Brian Thais came over and took several items to his dad's house!!! Was too busy to get back to auction.
-Finish cleaning out Brown House front room and re-organizing front bedroom Not yet
-Finish cleaning out Green House Not yet
-Have successful launch of Whispers Had 8 others show up for our Open Mic/Launch Party, but books never arrived from Amazon. Still, a good night was had by all:)
-Do well at Collections Carnivals Craft Fair on the 27th Sold 7:)
-Have enjoyable time with Ghost Hunters Postponed til after the first of the year.
-Send Suzanne check for ICTAH show Check:)
-Buy Whispers inventory Buying on consignment until more $$ comes in!
-Buy WHH inventory It's in my shopping cart!
-Decide on cover art (check!) and pay for it (Catered Romance) Still waiting on final; need to add 2 logos to back cover.
-Decide on costume for Halloween Going as Little Red Riding Hood :)
Neck Update: Improving! Still feel slightly weak in left bicep, but only at the start of my shower.
Achilles Tendon Update: I'm now in an air heel cast for 6 weeks. Was supposed to start therapy this week, but my insurance will only pay $50. Since the initial consult is $500, I guess I'll just have to take my chances. DID find out that if I pay $100, they can still treat me. 11/6: Went yesterday and now have at least 6-8 exercises to do every day. Therapist said bad shoes and walking on uneven pavement *probably* contributed to my issue.
Granddaugher's Gift....
She shared her cold with me on the 14th, and it morphed into an upper respitory infection. Started on Azithromycin and Prednisone on the 29th. Already seeing results; I'm not trying to hack up a lung or needing two breathing treatments per day! Did learn a valuable lesson this morning: Do NOT take Predisone on an empty stomach! 11/5: Took last meds this morning; cough is 90% gone!
Books Read: 5
Print: 5
DNF: 1
Karaoke Songs Added: 11
Thurs: 5
Sat: 6
November Goals:
Buy promo for ICGAHS Check:)
Mail TP to Harlie and WA to JDC
Do well at 1st Friday Art Walk Sold 5:)
Make CD covers for Women's Retreat Check:)
Do well at ICGAHS
11/7: Sold 3:)
11/8: Sold 3:)
11/9: Sold 4:)
11/10: Sold 6:)
Total: 16:)
Do well at Debut Author's Fair in Lafayette Sold 2:)
Do well at Rivet Craft Fair Unprecedented personal best: 15 sold:)
Write NaNoWriMo words on any wips
11/3: 185
11/11: 532
11/12: 332
11/14: 1703
11/26: 1731
11/28: 2429
11/29: 1230
Total: 8142
Have an enjoyable Thanksgiving Check:)
Take final stuff to auction from Brown house (if weather permits)
Lose 5 pounds (assuming my starting weight is still 241....haven't been near a scale in 2 months!)
November Reading Schedule: Print:
Panda Girl-Jeri Lyn Ryan
A Feast of Crows-GRRM
A Dance With Dragons-GRRM
E-books:
Wheeler-Sara Butler
All Jacked Up-Mysti Parker
High On You-Mysti Parker
Sealed With A Kiss-Mysti Parker
Her Snow White Christmas-Cara Marsi
The Party Plan-Melanie Jayne
Skater's Waltz-Peggy Jaegger
Karaoke Songs:
Thurs:
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow-The Shirelles Thought this went well:)
No Surprise-Daughtry DNH
Blue Bayou-Linda Ronstadt Verses slightly low, but did well on the chorus:) Gary even joined in!
Remember Me This Way-Jordan Hill Nailed it, all but one line. Same one I blew last year...Blue Bayou-Linda Ronstadt Verses slightly low, but did well on the chorus:) Gary even joined in!
Winds of Change-Jefferson Starship DNH
Nobody's Home-Avril Levign Did well:)
Winds of Change-Scorpions Nailed it:)
Bleeding Love-Leona Lewis Gary backed me up and it was a crowd-pleaser!
Sat:
Reach Out and I'll Be There-Four Tops Bleh....started off in wrong key
Ready To Run-Dixie Chicks Slightly better; found right key by the chorus!
Real Love-Jodi Watley Bleh.....didn't get a chance to brush up before I went on...only got the chorus right!
11/24: No camera in batteries, so sang the following songs:
Edge of 17
Girl Crush
Stop Draggin' My Heart Around
Better Dig 2
Silver Springs
Real World-Matchbox 20 Ugh, too low on verses.
Reason To Believe-Rod Stewart Did well:) Had hoped for the Wilson Phillips version, but oh well.
Red High Heels-Kellie Pickler Didn't think it was too bad:)
Friday, November 2, 2018
Flashback Friday: Home Improvements Continue.....
Nov 1978:
The next phase of our home remodel plan was to replace the wood tile in the family room with carpeting. The salesman arrived and showed Mom several samples....the one she decided on was a two-tone blue, and his pitch was, 'if you spill anything, say coffee for example, then you can just rub the nap the other way and it won't show!' I liked the color; Mom liked the color, so it was ordered:) I was also thrilled to learn we were also getting carpet in the kitchen. No more mopping that floor!
I think Thanksgiving was spent at Great-Grandma Geis's house, with Uncle Ed, Aunt Cheryl, and my cousins Tammy, Richie, and Chad.
This might have also been the year (not the month...think I left this tidbit out??) that Tammy and I spent time at each other's houses. T sleepwalked at ours; Mom found her in my closet, flipping the light switch on and off. When I was her house, I went to cheerleading practice and learned some new cheers, plus we rode bikes in her neighborhood, and I got hopelessly lost. Finally a neighbor recognized my plight and showed me the way to the right street. I followed her car up a hill and down the next street; I thought that hill led to a dead end! This experience led me to remember my landmarks better.
Next Month: 1st choir concert, my 13th birthday, and Christmas!
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Present Day:
I'm still trying to catch up with my NBC, CBS, and ABC shows online. Discovered I'd only seen the 1st episode of Manifest, so have two more episodes to watch, plus 2 of New Amsterdam, and I'm caught up. Today, we want to go early vote, then I plan to plop myself at the computer or Kindle, and watch last night's CBS comedies, plus SVU and maybe even catch up on The Connors (formally known as Roseanne). When will I get the DVR'd 70's shows (Charlie's Angels, Different Strokes, The Facts of Life, and The Jeffersons)? Hopefully this weekend! I was all caught up two weeks ago, ugh.
I'm also getting ready to send my trifold pamphlet to Office Max for printing. I plan to hand out the rest of my Sneak Peeks before handing out the pamphlet at the Indpls Christmas Gift and Hobby Show. Last year I was given 10 tickets to hand out; this year, was only given 4. Sent two to my cousin (next week's her birthday, plus she's been out of work for several months and finally got a job last month) and the other two to a friend I've not seen in over 18 years. Going to irritate another pair who have come to *expect* tickets, but since they're both employed, they can pay their own way for a 2nd year. I've provided the link to the discount offer, so no guilt there.
Voting Today:
I'm pretty sure who I'm voting for in all races except the Senate. I'm not happy with Donally voting with the Dems against the new Supreme Court Justice, but I'm also no thrilled with reports of Braun wanting to raise health premiums on people over 65 and instituting pre-existing conditions on health care. I have one of these pre-existing conditions, and only 12 years away from 65, so thinking I might just vote Libertarian and put the rest in God's hands. I don't know. Maybe I'll google him and see if the claims are false? One one hand, I LIKE a senator who's not afraid to step across the aisle, but Donnally's been doing it on the wrong issues (imho).
Check back next Wednesday, when I'll hopefully remember to post election results.
Anyway, have a wonderful day and a safe weekend! It rained all day yesterday, so really hoping we have clear weather for tonight's Art Walk. I'll be in front of the Open Gallery with my books, and I THINK I've already sold 2 copies of Whispers! Which knocks me down to twelve. I may have to 'borrow' some from either Ben or Nancy to take next week, or hope someone will be willing to preorder, like last year???
The next phase of our home remodel plan was to replace the wood tile in the family room with carpeting. The salesman arrived and showed Mom several samples....the one she decided on was a two-tone blue, and his pitch was, 'if you spill anything, say coffee for example, then you can just rub the nap the other way and it won't show!' I liked the color; Mom liked the color, so it was ordered:) I was also thrilled to learn we were also getting carpet in the kitchen. No more mopping that floor!
I think Thanksgiving was spent at Great-Grandma Geis's house, with Uncle Ed, Aunt Cheryl, and my cousins Tammy, Richie, and Chad.
This might have also been the year (not the month...think I left this tidbit out??) that Tammy and I spent time at each other's houses. T sleepwalked at ours; Mom found her in my closet, flipping the light switch on and off. When I was her house, I went to cheerleading practice and learned some new cheers, plus we rode bikes in her neighborhood, and I got hopelessly lost. Finally a neighbor recognized my plight and showed me the way to the right street. I followed her car up a hill and down the next street; I thought that hill led to a dead end! This experience led me to remember my landmarks better.
Next Month: 1st choir concert, my 13th birthday, and Christmas!
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Present Day:
I'm still trying to catch up with my NBC, CBS, and ABC shows online. Discovered I'd only seen the 1st episode of Manifest, so have two more episodes to watch, plus 2 of New Amsterdam, and I'm caught up. Today, we want to go early vote, then I plan to plop myself at the computer or Kindle, and watch last night's CBS comedies, plus SVU and maybe even catch up on The Connors (formally known as Roseanne). When will I get the DVR'd 70's shows (Charlie's Angels, Different Strokes, The Facts of Life, and The Jeffersons)? Hopefully this weekend! I was all caught up two weeks ago, ugh.
I'm also getting ready to send my trifold pamphlet to Office Max for printing. I plan to hand out the rest of my Sneak Peeks before handing out the pamphlet at the Indpls Christmas Gift and Hobby Show. Last year I was given 10 tickets to hand out; this year, was only given 4. Sent two to my cousin (next week's her birthday, plus she's been out of work for several months and finally got a job last month) and the other two to a friend I've not seen in over 18 years. Going to irritate another pair who have come to *expect* tickets, but since they're both employed, they can pay their own way for a 2nd year. I've provided the link to the discount offer, so no guilt there.
Voting Today:
I'm pretty sure who I'm voting for in all races except the Senate. I'm not happy with Donally voting with the Dems against the new Supreme Court Justice, but I'm also no thrilled with reports of Braun wanting to raise health premiums on people over 65 and instituting pre-existing conditions on health care. I have one of these pre-existing conditions, and only 12 years away from 65, so thinking I might just vote Libertarian and put the rest in God's hands. I don't know. Maybe I'll google him and see if the claims are false? One one hand, I LIKE a senator who's not afraid to step across the aisle, but Donnally's been doing it on the wrong issues (imho).
Check back next Wednesday, when I'll hopefully remember to post election results.
Anyway, have a wonderful day and a safe weekend! It rained all day yesterday, so really hoping we have clear weather for tonight's Art Walk. I'll be in front of the Open Gallery with my books, and I THINK I've already sold 2 copies of Whispers! Which knocks me down to twelve. I may have to 'borrow' some from either Ben or Nancy to take next week, or hope someone will be willing to preorder, like last year???
Friday, October 26, 2018
Flashback Friday: Memorable October!
Oct 2008:
My son was diagnosed with allergies.
My sister came home with her two small children and we threw our parents a 45th anniversary party. The cousins enjoyed getting to know each other, and family pictures were taken. I also renewed a friendship with a childhood friend.
Halloween, my older kids took their brother to the 'Safe Trick-or-Treating', and afterward, he discovered he enjoyed handing out the candy. So much so, he decided to go down to the corner and hand out Nestle Crunch Bars to anyone who would take them!
The next night, I went around the neighborhood with him and had a good time, then his siblings took him down Hart St and collected goodies from the businesses.
On the creative front, I set up at the Fall Festival and at the Blue Moon Gallery. I also found out a local man was thinking about starting a publishing company and was veeerrry interested in my Arbor U series. I was excited by the news!
Next Month: Thanksgiving!
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Present Day:
I've been in Lafayette all week, helping my parents deep clean the house. Leaving today, since I have to be in Evansville tomorrow for a craft fair.
Our hearts have been heavy this week, since on Monday, my former SCP authors learned that one of our own, Tamara Hoffa, had been in a fatal car accident. Her funeral is today in Tennessee, which I was fervently hoping it would be held next week. I'm only two hours away, but since I'm traveling, it is impossible. So hearts, prayers, and thoughts go out to Tamara's family. I loved her Bear Shifter stories, and might take some time to reread them next week.
Still Undecided About My Costume....
I kinda want to go as Little Red Riding Hood, but not sure if I have the right accessories. If I can't get to the store to find a red cape, then I'll either pull out the pirate costume or go as Molly Pitcher.
Have a good weekend!
My son was diagnosed with allergies.
My sister came home with her two small children and we threw our parents a 45th anniversary party. The cousins enjoyed getting to know each other, and family pictures were taken. I also renewed a friendship with a childhood friend.
Halloween, my older kids took their brother to the 'Safe Trick-or-Treating', and afterward, he discovered he enjoyed handing out the candy. So much so, he decided to go down to the corner and hand out Nestle Crunch Bars to anyone who would take them!
The next night, I went around the neighborhood with him and had a good time, then his siblings took him down Hart St and collected goodies from the businesses.
On the creative front, I set up at the Fall Festival and at the Blue Moon Gallery. I also found out a local man was thinking about starting a publishing company and was veeerrry interested in my Arbor U series. I was excited by the news!
Next Month: Thanksgiving!
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Present Day:
I've been in Lafayette all week, helping my parents deep clean the house. Leaving today, since I have to be in Evansville tomorrow for a craft fair.
Our hearts have been heavy this week, since on Monday, my former SCP authors learned that one of our own, Tamara Hoffa, had been in a fatal car accident. Her funeral is today in Tennessee, which I was fervently hoping it would be held next week. I'm only two hours away, but since I'm traveling, it is impossible. So hearts, prayers, and thoughts go out to Tamara's family. I loved her Bear Shifter stories, and might take some time to reread them next week.
Still Undecided About My Costume....
I kinda want to go as Little Red Riding Hood, but not sure if I have the right accessories. If I can't get to the store to find a red cape, then I'll either pull out the pirate costume or go as Molly Pitcher.
Have a good weekend!
Friday, October 19, 2018
Flashback Friday: Sonic Boom!
Oct 1998:
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:
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!
Friday, October 12, 2018
Flashback Friday Catch Up
Oct 1978:
My Uncle Bill (my favorite uncle) arrived for visit:)
Cathy C made my choir dress....mauve with 'chilly shoulders', ruffled flowered around bodice. There was some confusion over how to wear it; some girls arrived at the concert with their arms through the straps, instead of just around their shoulders.
My sister celebrated her 8th birthday with Campbells, Mcintire clan, including Michelle and Aunt Linda.
I have no idea what I went as for Halloween that year....
Next Month: Thanksgiving!
1988:
My Thursday night Astronomy class was fun! For years, I'd not understood the blurred voices of the astronauts as The Eagle touched down on the moon, and my teacher cleared it up for me:
"Tranquility Base here....The Eagle has landed!"
(I'd heard it as 'ingoldy base here....' yeah, I guess I've always had a hearing problem??)
Anyway, Saturn was close enough to be seen through a telescope, so our professor took us upstairs so we could view it. I think I amused him, because when it was my turn, I saw a white dot with Mickey Mouse ears, which drew laughs. He later revealed it had been knocked out of focus, but I wasn't able to view it any clearer. Still, I can say I saw it!
Our dorm decided to offer trick-or-treating, so I put on my 'southern belle' outfit, and Erica dressed in her 'old-fashioned girl' look. The girls across the hall decided to be the Tin Man and his Oil Can, so E changed her look to 'Dorothy', which made me Glinda the Good Witch:) 'Toto' was one of our stuffed dogs!
Next Month: Working Thanksgiving
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Present Day:
We're getting closer to the Whispers Launch Party! I've spent this week recuperating from a busy Imaginarium weekend. My ankle/Achilles tendon bothered me all weekend, but Monday I stayed off my feet, and Tuesday I could walk semi-normally again. WTH??? Wednesday, I had twinges of pain, and I think I'm gonna have to buy new tennis shoes next week. I go see the Ortho doctor next Friday, so maybe that threat is shaping my feet up?
My Uncle Bill (my favorite uncle) arrived for visit:)
Cathy C made my choir dress....mauve with 'chilly shoulders', ruffled flowered around bodice. There was some confusion over how to wear it; some girls arrived at the concert with their arms through the straps, instead of just around their shoulders.
My sister celebrated her 8th birthday with Campbells, Mcintire clan, including Michelle and Aunt Linda.
I have no idea what I went as for Halloween that year....
Next Month: Thanksgiving!
1988:
My Thursday night Astronomy class was fun! For years, I'd not understood the blurred voices of the astronauts as The Eagle touched down on the moon, and my teacher cleared it up for me:
"Tranquility Base here....The Eagle has landed!"
(I'd heard it as 'ingoldy base here....' yeah, I guess I've always had a hearing problem??)
Anyway, Saturn was close enough to be seen through a telescope, so our professor took us upstairs so we could view it. I think I amused him, because when it was my turn, I saw a white dot with Mickey Mouse ears, which drew laughs. He later revealed it had been knocked out of focus, but I wasn't able to view it any clearer. Still, I can say I saw it!
Our dorm decided to offer trick-or-treating, so I put on my 'southern belle' outfit, and Erica dressed in her 'old-fashioned girl' look. The girls across the hall decided to be the Tin Man and his Oil Can, so E changed her look to 'Dorothy', which made me Glinda the Good Witch:) 'Toto' was one of our stuffed dogs!
Next Month: Working Thanksgiving
**********
Present Day:
We're getting closer to the Whispers Launch Party! I've spent this week recuperating from a busy Imaginarium weekend. My ankle/Achilles tendon bothered me all weekend, but Monday I stayed off my feet, and Tuesday I could walk semi-normally again. WTH??? Wednesday, I had twinges of pain, and I think I'm gonna have to buy new tennis shoes next week. I go see the Ortho doctor next Friday, so maybe that threat is shaping my feet up?
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