SPRING IS AROUND THE CORNER
If you have read my blogs before you know that I am not a fan of the months of January and February. The cold winter months, flu season and the dreariness of the days seem to drag me down. But when March comes around, I see the days becoming brighter and warmer. Sunshine returns, green overtakes the color of the trees, and spring again begins its triumphant comeback. Spring cleaning, organizing and yard work return absorbing your weekends with their required maintenance. I can't wait.
The Irish Gold Blog Hop has begun March 15-18, lots of prizes. Check out Prism Book Group website blog feature for details to enter to win.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Book Review for Homerun
I just read the new release, Homerun, by Ruth Roberts. I found it to be an enjoyable and quick read.
At the daughter of the wealthy Max and Sharon Davenport, Cynthiana's upbringing had not been idealistic. When asked to fill in for her best friend, Stacy as the ICYL Fundraiser Gala planner, she is forced to work with Roberto Luque, a pitcher for the Texas Rangers. The attraction between the two had been evident since the two met earlier at Stacy's wedding. When they began dating, Max Davenport is not thrilled and threatens to destroy Roberto. Cynthiana knows her father his true to his word when false charges are brought against Roberto. Will Roberto be able to prove his innocence? Will Cynthiana be able to stop her father? Will Roberto and Cynthiana's love be able to stand the turmoil her father has caused? Ruth Roberts hits a HOMERUN with this book. I am looking forward to reading more releases from Ms. Roberts.
Available for purchase at all e-book retailers.
I just read the new release, Homerun, by Ruth Roberts. I found it to be an enjoyable and quick read.
At the daughter of the wealthy Max and Sharon Davenport, Cynthiana's upbringing had not been idealistic. When asked to fill in for her best friend, Stacy as the ICYL Fundraiser Gala planner, she is forced to work with Roberto Luque, a pitcher for the Texas Rangers. The attraction between the two had been evident since the two met earlier at Stacy's wedding. When they began dating, Max Davenport is not thrilled and threatens to destroy Roberto. Cynthiana knows her father his true to his word when false charges are brought against Roberto. Will Roberto be able to prove his innocence? Will Cynthiana be able to stop her father? Will Roberto and Cynthiana's love be able to stand the turmoil her father has caused? Ruth Roberts hits a HOMERUN with this book. I am looking forward to reading more releases from Ms. Roberts.
Available for purchase at all e-book retailers.
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Happy Valentine's Day
Aw, Valentine's Day, the day where you spouse or significant other show their undying love for you. Chocolate filled heart shaped boxes, red roses and expensive restaurants will take center stage for the day. The truth is all I want for Valentine's Day and for the past several years is for my husband to bring home dinner. No cooking, no cleaning up dishes is like a dozen red roses to me. No crowded restaurants, no dressing up, no guilt calories from the chocolate candies. So if you are the type of person who likes to get dressed up and go out for dinner then go for it. If you enjoy receiving red roses, candy or jewelry for your special day that is great. I will be thinking about you all when I eating my dinner in my pajamas watching my favorite movie with my husband.
Aw, Valentine's Day, the day where you spouse or significant other show their undying love for you. Chocolate filled heart shaped boxes, red roses and expensive restaurants will take center stage for the day. The truth is all I want for Valentine's Day and for the past several years is for my husband to bring home dinner. No cooking, no cleaning up dishes is like a dozen red roses to me. No crowded restaurants, no dressing up, no guilt calories from the chocolate candies. So if you are the type of person who likes to get dressed up and go out for dinner then go for it. If you enjoy receiving red roses, candy or jewelry for your special day that is great. I will be thinking about you all when I eating my dinner in my pajamas watching my favorite movie with my husband.
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Happy New Year
Happy New Year
It's January, time again to set new goals and resolutions for the coming year. Lose twenty pounds, organize my closets, tackle the dreaded basement with some type of organization, write more. These are a few of my goals for this upcoming year.
January, the time when winter creeps in devouring any remains of the previous season. Winter jackets, gloves, and scarfs are brought out and used for warmth as well as an accessory for wardrobe. Antibacterial gels (as least in my family's case) will be used every time we walk out of our house and we will quickly make haste if anyone around us is coughing or sneezing. Yes, January is my least favorite time of the year, but eventually I know the days will get longer and brighter and spring will again appear. I just need to hold out for the next sixty days.
It's January, time again to set new goals and resolutions for the coming year. Lose twenty pounds, organize my closets, tackle the dreaded basement with some type of organization, write more. These are a few of my goals for this upcoming year.
January, the time when winter creeps in devouring any remains of the previous season. Winter jackets, gloves, and scarfs are brought out and used for warmth as well as an accessory for wardrobe. Antibacterial gels (as least in my family's case) will be used every time we walk out of our house and we will quickly make haste if anyone around us is coughing or sneezing. Yes, January is my least favorite time of the year, but eventually I know the days will get longer and brighter and spring will again appear. I just need to hold out for the next sixty days.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
The Reality Of Christmas Versus The Fantasy Of Christmas
Merry Christmas! May everyone have a blessed and wonderful Christmas day. Please remember our servicemen and women who are away from their families during this holiday season. Also remember the reason for Christmas - Happy Birthday Jesus!
The sight of a horse drawn sleigh through snow capped mountains. Sleigh bells ringing and drinking hot chocolate in front of a cozy fire with the Christmas lights shining brightly while reading the great new book, The Christmas Answer. (Ha Ha) Christmas carols playing on the radio. Children asleep waiting for Santa. Those are the fantasy images of Christmas.
The reality images of Christmas are standing in long lines buying gifts. Spending more money than you need to. Cooking or in our case traveling all day to your parents home. Devoting hours to decorating, knowing that you are doing all this work only for a few weeks. That is the reality of every woman around the holidays, stressed to the max.
But somehow, the stress seems to melt away when I see my little boy's face on Christmas morning, seeing your brother and sisters with their families. My nieces and nephews running away from me when I try to hug them. Seeing my parents smile at their happiness of having their children and grandchildren surround them. Yes, most importantly celebrating the reason for the season - Jesus Christ.
Yes, there is stress at Christmas time. But around July when they start playing Christmas movies for the Christmas in July weekend, I start yearning for the sleigh bells, hot chocolate and presents that is until the holidays actually come.
Thanks everyone for making The Christmas Answer #6 on Amazon- Christian Fiction-Short Stories.
The sight of a horse drawn sleigh through snow capped mountains. Sleigh bells ringing and drinking hot chocolate in front of a cozy fire with the Christmas lights shining brightly while reading the great new book, The Christmas Answer. (Ha Ha) Christmas carols playing on the radio. Children asleep waiting for Santa. Those are the fantasy images of Christmas.
The reality images of Christmas are standing in long lines buying gifts. Spending more money than you need to. Cooking or in our case traveling all day to your parents home. Devoting hours to decorating, knowing that you are doing all this work only for a few weeks. That is the reality of every woman around the holidays, stressed to the max.
But somehow, the stress seems to melt away when I see my little boy's face on Christmas morning, seeing your brother and sisters with their families. My nieces and nephews running away from me when I try to hug them. Seeing my parents smile at their happiness of having their children and grandchildren surround them. Yes, most importantly celebrating the reason for the season - Jesus Christ.
Yes, there is stress at Christmas time. But around July when they start playing Christmas movies for the Christmas in July weekend, I start yearning for the sleigh bells, hot chocolate and presents that is until the holidays actually come.
Thanks everyone for making The Christmas Answer #6 on Amazon- Christian Fiction-Short Stories.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Where Did The Christmas Decorations Disappear Too
Now, I don't know if you are like me, but when I was in my twenties and thirties I was a Christmas decorating fanatic. Even with boxes upon boxes of decorations, I could not pass a Christmas store without buying something. Currently, I am in a self imposed ban from buying anything that has bright lights or has the colors of red and green.
Since I have hit my, lets just say forty something, I have to admit that I have not decorated like I had in the past. But recently, I have wanted to try to get back my fanatic decorating spirit. Especially since I realize how fast times flies as my little boy, as I still like to refer to him, strolls into his teenage years. It dawned on me recently, that he had never seen most of the decorations I have stored in the large containers in the basement.
So this year, I have made the decision to decorate the entire house . Christmas dishes will be brought out, decorated trees in every room, lighted houses taken out of their boxes and strategically placed throughout the house. My electric bill should go through the roof!
The bathroom will smell of cranberries. While red and green towels will replace the sage and tan ones now hanging. The kitchen will smell of gingerbread and Christmas cookies baking. I can picture it now. Oh, I just hope I have the energy to actually do it.
If you looking for a Christimas gift, The Christmas Answer is available at Amazon, Barnes and Nobel, Prism Book Group website and other e book retail stores.
Since I have hit my, lets just say forty something, I have to admit that I have not decorated like I had in the past. But recently, I have wanted to try to get back my fanatic decorating spirit. Especially since I realize how fast times flies as my little boy, as I still like to refer to him, strolls into his teenage years. It dawned on me recently, that he had never seen most of the decorations I have stored in the large containers in the basement.
So this year, I have made the decision to decorate the entire house . Christmas dishes will be brought out, decorated trees in every room, lighted houses taken out of their boxes and strategically placed throughout the house. My electric bill should go through the roof!
The bathroom will smell of cranberries. While red and green towels will replace the sage and tan ones now hanging. The kitchen will smell of gingerbread and Christmas cookies baking. I can picture it now. Oh, I just hope I have the energy to actually do it.
If you looking for a Christimas gift, The Christmas Answer is available at Amazon, Barnes and Nobel, Prism Book Group website and other e book retail stores.
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