Happy Thanksgiving!
You’d think, being a writer, that words would come easily to me, and in some instances they do, but at other times I struggle. I’ve always found it difficult to know what to say when comforting the grieving or how best to ease another’s pain. It’s almost as hard for me to find the right words to give thanks.
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Wayne Shopping
Wayne spent the last two weeks in Florida getting our new home ready for our late December arrival. I have missed him something fierce, and he missed me, too. To let you know how much, he volunteered to go to the grocery store with me this afternoon. Wayne offering to shop? For a moment there I feared he was suffering from altitude sickness. He hates anything to do with shopping. Ah well, I’ll count my blessings and smile sweetly and suggest he push the cart. Read more
Costco Shopping Is Not Cheap!
I went to Costco this weekend. That was a big mistake. First off, it seemed every person within a tri-state area had the same idea. I was fortunate to find a parking spot.
Bogart at the Vet
We had to take our puppy to the vet this week. His two sisters have ear mites, and we wanted to check to be sure Bogie’s ears were clear. While we were there, the vet decided to take Bogie’s temperature. Only our little doggie was having none of that. He looked at the thermometer and said, “You’re going to put that where?” Oh, the indignity of it!
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Fun with Phones
I had a fun telephone conversation with a Boca Raton, Florida readers group last night. They meet every other month, have a potluck and discuss a book. This time they were reading TWENTY WISHES, and I was excited to chat with them. At one point in the discussion they asked me to listen carefully. The phone went quiet , and then I heard what sounded like fireworks in the background—only it wasn’t. The noise was the sound of these fun ladies parading around the floor popping bubble wrap! I loved having this scene from Read more
Happy Birthday, Isaiah!
My grandson, Isaiah Anton, is five years old today. He’s the youngest of my daughter Jenny’s three children. I swear that boy could charm a snake. In addition, he has such a sweet and clever personality. Okay, I’ll admit I’m prejudiced, but then I am his grandma. Happy Birthday Isaiah. Grandma hascake and ice cream waiting for you! Read more
Debbie, the Actress!
For three days last week I was part of a large photo shoot for the Cedar Cove Cookbook, which will be available in September 2009. On Thursday I stood holding a plate of muffins for four hours! As far as I’m concerned, models are grossly underpaid. I also did a cooking video for one of the cookie recipes, which will be on a number of websites. (I’ll let you know when I find out where.) The video was a whole lot of fun, and you know what the best part was? Sampling the completed cookie! I will say one thing about this
Veterans Day
When I was a kid, growing up in Yakima, Washington, Veterans Day was a big deal. My dad marched in the parade with fellow veterans and proudly carried the American flag. Both my parents were part of the war effort during World War II. Mom served as a welder, building ships in the Portland shipyards while Dad was overseas. Dad was captured by the Germans in the Battle of the Bulge and spent the remainder of the war in a POW camp inside Germany. My parents knew what it meant to serve their country as countless men and women continue to Read more
Moving is Not for Sissies!
Our plan was simple. Wayne and I were to fly to Florida, sign closing papers on our new house, pack up the condo, tag items for the movers, and meet them at our new place. Sounds simple, right? Haul a carload or two of clothes and maybe a few boxes of books, some knitting paraphernalia and a bottle or two of wine.
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