Some of you may already know that I am not a very sentimental viewer and that I’m not much of a crier. Oh sure, I’ve done the fake sobbing like: “Waaaah, I can’t believe they did that, that is so saaad!” but not actual, genuine, legit tears. I know some people cry buckets over movies and when I see that…
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GIVEAWAY (60th Post Celebration)
Looking at my blog the other day I realized I had nearly written 60 posts. That’s a lot, I suppose and yet it doesn’t FEEL like a lot at all. I currently have 54 wonderful subscribers so that’s almooost one subscriber per post! EXCITING! Late November will be my blog’s one year anniversary and I would love to see how…
August In A Nutshell
This is a depressingly short post because I accomplished hardly ANYTHING in August. ‘cringes’ What happened?? How could August be over?? And WHY WASN’T I MORE ORGANIZED AND PRODUCTIVE??? I do hate unproductive cycles. I mean – what on earth was I DOING all August??? I wish, Maru. But anyway – onto the meager nutshell. Warning: Major Gif-Zone ahead.…
The Summer Dog
Visits To My Grandparents Country House Had A Special Draw For Me . . . .. I can still see you, Tosca . . . You lived down the old road, past the lake, but what incredible hearing you had! All we had to do was go outside and laugh and make a lot of noise and when we looked…
Beautiful People – Burndee (August 2017)
Visit Sky @ Further Up and Further In or Cait @ Paperfury to join the BP linkup! This is my first time pariticpating in the Beautiful People link up and today I am delving into some of the idiosyncrasies of Burndee – the ‘hero’ of my book The Reluctant Godfather. Just for everyone who might not have read The…
Blue Sky Tag
Angela at The Peculiar Messenger tagged me for The Blue Sky Tag – thanks so much, Angela! I love tags! 🙂 The Blue Sky Tag RULES: Thank the person who tagged you Answer their 11 questions Tag 11 people Give them 11 questions to answer 1. One song that has hit you really hard lately (or, just one that…
Ruffles and Grace Blog Party – Bookerly Fun – My Top 12 Summer Reads
‘HUMS TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX THEME’ I am very privileged to be apart of a blog tour – not just any blog tour – the blog tour of my lovely friend, Victoria Lynn for her lovely blog, Ruffles and Grace – which is now celebrating reaching over 200 subscribers!! Congratulations, Victoria!! ‘blows kiss’ And now – onto Bookerly Fun! A…
Camp Nano – When There Are No Words To Describe It.
Welcome to Nano Camp! – an emotional roller-coaster that starts you off believing this – And leaves you like this . . . . . . A wiser and sadder camper. SO HOLD ONTO YOUR HAT AND LET US BEGIN Several Weeks Before Nano Begins – Joining A Cabin The Day Before Camp Nano Begins PSYCHED AND READY SOCIALIZING…
July In A Nutshell
July. You’re a sneaky one, oh you merciless July – you missed me by a hair – but close only counts in horse shoes and hand grenades. I survived. Though I must admit I’m feeling the affects. July turned out to be one of the busiest, most disruptive months of the year with big changes at work and our home. …
What I’m Eating This Summer
7 Summer Eats Yes, because food is important and tastes are somehow heightened in summer. (actually food tastes good to me all the time – and now I’m hungry) Or rather, some things just seem special in the summer. Like . . . ice cream! 1. Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip Milkshake. Guys, if you can’t buy this, make it at…