Stepping on Toes
Wayne and I started our dance lessons last night. We’re learning the rumba, which, according to our instructor, has a three-beat step that we can dance to with nearly every type of music. He proved it by having us rumba to a polka, a rap song and a waltz. To put it gently, Wayne and I aren’t exactly light on our feet. In fact, I managed to step on Wayne’s foot more than once. I covered it by claiming it was what he deserved, and he does, I’m sure, for some past wrong that slipped under the radar. It was simply delayed punishment! Read more
A Skillful Brush
I’m flying back to Washington State in a couple of weeks. I need a grandkid fix! While there I’ll also have a new publicity photo taken. I’m doing my best to look like my current photo, but sometimes the task is demanding. When doing an autographing I’ve noticed people gazing at my picture on the back of my book, looking up at me with a slight frown, and then gazing once again at the photo. Okay, so there’s a little air brushing going on. There probably will be with the new photo too! Read more
Mr. Gettysburg
It’s a sad day in Gettysburg today. Our dear friend, Bob Mullen, died this weekend. For the past three summers Wayne and I traveled to Pennsylvania to tour the Civil War battlegrounds. Because Bob was on oxygen, we often sat on his back porch and listened to him list battle details. Bob was a renowned Battlefield Guide and will be buried in his Guide uniform. We will miss the man known as Mr. Gettysburg. He was a true historian and good friend to us. Read more
An Early Start
I’ve always been an enthusiastic person; eager and naturally upbeat. This morning, however, I outdid myself. My walking partner, Martha Powers, and I meet at 7 a.m. to walk. Because of the deep freeze we’ve been experiencing in the south the last couple of weeks we haven’t been walking. The alarm went off at 4:30 a.m. Read more
A People Person
Feed me and I’m yours! I’m visiting a local readers group this morning and joining them for lunch. I always enjoy meeting people. I guess you could say I’m a people person. Everyone has a story and I’m fascinated to hear the way God’s hand works in each of our lives. I don’t often have the opportunity to actually meet with the group physically–most of these sessions are done over the phone–so this will be special. It doesn’t hurt that it’s a lunch meeting, either! Read more
Inventive Problem Solving
I boarded the plane bright and early Wednesday morning to catch a flight to Dallas for the Daystar television show I was on yesterday. Once I was settled in my seat, the pilot’s voice came over the intercom. He apologized that we would be not be able to take off because of a rather unusual problem–the plane’s wings were covered with ice. In ORLANDO, FLORIDA! Unfortunately, the airport had no de-icing equipment. To solve the problem the pilot rolled the plane into the sun and we waited for thirty minutes until all the ice melted.Read more
The Sunshine State?
If you’ve been watching the news lately, no doubt you’ve heard about the cold spell here in Florida. Actually, its been warmer in Seattle than it has in Vero Beach. I was tempted to serve Baked Alaska and snow cones for dinner last night! Temperatures have dipped below freezing for a week now. Remember, this is Florida, the Sunshine State, and now the land of frozen orange juice! Read more
Is Grandma Dumb?
I’m missing my grandchildren. They are funny and smart. Let me give you an example.
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Wednesdays
Wednesdays are a cool, middle-of-the-week catch-up day for me. I put aside whatever project I’m currently writing and tend to matters at hand. Doctor appointments, errands, lunches, those sorts of things. Oftentimes I’m in the office most of the day catching up on e-mail, writing articles or returning phone calls. It’s my take-a-breather day. As it happened, I went shopping yesterday with a friend. I’m back to work this morning refreshed and eager to write. Emily Merkle (aka Mrs. Miracle) is impatiently waiting for my return. Read more
Buttered Popcorn
Yesterday afternoon Wayne pulled me away from the computer to go to see the James Cameron movie Avatar in 3-D. I resisted and reminded him I really needed to be writing. Then my dear husband, who knows me so well, whispered those magical words–buttered popcorn. I have to say the popcorn was great, and the movie was even better. This show is destined to become a classic. The special effects were breathtaking. If this movie doesn’t get a nod for the Oscars then there’s something drastically wrong. In as few words as possible: I loved every minute. Read more
Excitement at Sea
Wayne and I are back from our family cruise, and to say we had a grand time would downplay how fabulous it was. Can you imagine 14 of us all aboard the same ship?
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