A Taste of Home

Here’s a little taste of home from my kitchen.  Including pics of a few special meals that were prepared by family members and served on my new dishes.  My sister-in-law, Gloria, made the roast beef, mashed red bliss potatoes and whole green beans.  And my son, Justin, cooked us a meal of chicken cor don bleau with rice pilaf and green beans.  What a treat.

 

 

And here are some little vinettes from my kitchen!

 

 

 

 

Free Stickers/Labels Giveaway

Tami over at Desires of Thine Heart is the queen of contests!  She knows how to win them and she knows how to host great giveaways.  I know because she just won my own three book giveaway! She is featuring a giveaway of  free full color  stickers/labels on her blog from the people at UPrinting.  Be sure to stop by to win!

Writing to Distraction

Announcing  “Writing to Distraction” my new writing blog! I’m hoping this blog will be a conversational spot for both aspiring and published authors, and of course, those that love them! Mostly I’ll be keeping it short and sweet with conversation starters, writing tips, short book reviews, and other musings.  I’ll also feature author interviews and more.  I hope you’ll stop by and chat with me.

P.S. Don’t miss my September Book Giveaway!!!

Nature’s Curiosities

Author Teresa Slack is featuring a contest on her blog  Joy in the Journey. Those who participate will have a chance to win a $15 Amazon.com gift certificate and a can of mixed nuts!  She will be posting a list of blogs that may be hiding a picture an albino squirrel.  The creature is the topic of Vicki Moss’ story which you’ll find on Teresa’s blog.  When you locate 10 blogs that are hosting the curious little critter, send in your list and you will be eligible to win.  Please be sure to see the official rules at Joy in the Journey.  Have fun!

Leave a comment and let me know that you  spied him.  Make haste, he’ll be soon skittering over to another blog.

Looking for more curious animals in nature?  You might like to visit Curious Animals.

What things of nature have prompted story ideas for you?

Review: Reflections of God’s Holy Land

Reflections of God’s Holy Land – A Personal Journey through Israel
by Eva Marie Everson and  Miriam Feinberg Vamosh

Beautiful. Reflections of God’s Holy Land – A Personal Journey through Israel took me on an extraordinary journey through Israel. As I turned each page I was transported to the land that has long been called holy ground. The coffee table tome uniquely blends historical insights with personal reflections about many ancient Biblical landmarks. This collaberation by Jewish historian Miriam Feinberg Vamostt and Bible teacher Eva Marie Everson was not only co-authored, but the pair traveled the Holy Land together for its making. It is a treasury unmatched from the beautiful layout, exsquisite photographs, Bible vignettes, and exceedingly informative and inspirational text. Weather you want to learn or simply be inspired, this book provides a retreat for anyone who has cherished memories of past visits of the Holy Land or longs to visit someday. Just open the book and you are there.

Review: That Certain Spark

That Certain Spark
by Cathy Marie Hake

Cathy Marie Hake did it again! That Certain Spark is the sixth novel, each who stand well on their own, in a series of books that feature the community of Gooding, Texas. Hake is gifted at caputuring personalities and That Certain Spark is no exception.

When Gooding gets a new doctor and veterinarian they were expecting a couple of men. Much to their chagrin, the new Dr. Taylor MacLeay Bestman is a woman, with a captial W. Taylor is bright, determined, and has a mind of her own. Married to her occupation, she has no room in her life for love. Or so she thinks. But what she truly has to contend with is the townsfolk and their notions about if and how a female doc can fit in. She’ll need to prove her skill, gain their support, and keep out of danger if she is to succeed. But will she succeed in refraining from falling in love? You’ll have to read the book to find out. You’ll be delighted by the cameos from much loved characters from Hake’s previous novels. The story carried me along and I couldn’t put it down, especially toward the end . . . which in reality makes a nice beginning!