Archive for November, 2009
Nov 30
Ana Aragón Twenty years ago today, I was given the best Christmas present ever when my daughter, Jennifer, was born. Before she came into our lives, Christmas was always about the holiday trappings–presents, parties, the perfect yard and tree decorations, the yearly Christmas card/letter to a hundred friends and family, and lots and lots of baking. I LOVED the merriment, the music, the shopping trips and all the hoopla leading up to Christmas morning. But from the moment they laid my precious baby daughter in my arms, I knew that none of that could compare to the joy of having [...]
Nov 29
Have you received a helping hand lately? I’m not talking about somebody giving you money; although, that does count. My thoughts are headed more in the direction of someone stopping to help when you are broken down on the side of the road, a stranger’s warm smile when you are having a bad day, a friend staying up all night with you to help ease your wounded heart and other things we take for granted. Nobody has to extend an act of kindness to us. Where is it written that the people in this world are required to be nice [...]
Nov 28
Where did the time go? Can you believe in another month it will be 2010? Join us next week as we wrap up November and look back at ’09. Monday, November 30: Tammy Schubert – Pay it Forward, Pay it BackTuesday, December 1: Ana Aragon – My best Christmas present everWednesday, December 2: Cinthia Hamer-Omey – Looking Backward…Looking InwardThursday, December 3: – Sally Kilpatrick -Friday, December 4: Guest Chef: La-Tessa Montgomery
Nov 28
*** Note: May contain spoilers*** Death Angel Linda Howard Single Title Ballantine Publishing ISBN: 978-0-345-48655A great writer can take characters with major flaws and make the reader cheer for them. That is just what Linda Howard does in Death Angel. Drea Rousseau is the kept woman of a drug lord. When Simon ( the reader is never sure what his real name is) a hired killer, demands four hours of sex with Drea as payment for his services, the drug lord agrees. Drea is devastated to be treated as nothing. During her four hours with the killer she feels a [...]
Nov 28
Castle Airs on abc: http://abc.go.com/shows/castle Mondays at 10 Genre: Whodunit—think Murder She Wrote with wittier repartee, a younger cast, and sparks flying between Castle (Nathan Fillion) and Beckett (Stana Katic) Here’s the premise: Castle is a mystery writer who is shadowing police detective Beckett in order to do research on his latest protagonist, Nicki Heat, who happens to be a female police detective. Needless to say, Beckett is less than enthused to have Castle on board, but even she isn’t immune to his boyish charm. This show has it all: mystery, humor, and a good love/hate romance. [...]
Nov 26
Today is Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year. This day kicks off the traditional holiday shopping season, and the quest for perfect gifts for those special people in our lives.Kids run around in excitement. Holiday music and decorations create a festive atmosphere. The happy holiday season kicks into high gear. Sales abound, and everyone knows the best deals are found during the early morning hours. Through all of this shoppers must deal with long lines, crowds of people – some pushy and rude while others deliver basic, free gifts through their acts of kindness. Can you feel [...]
Nov 26
I know everyone is busy cooking and entertaining…probably trying a couple of Carol’s yummy recipes from yesterday, but if you’ve taken a few moments out of your busy day, I thought today would be a great day to share how different families celebrate this special day. Below is a story submitted by Maxine (Brenda) Davis. Enjoy. What are you doing for Thanksgiving this year? Don’t you love it when you’re talking to friends about the holidays? “What do y’all do for Thanksgiving?” is often heard. It’s fun to hear who’s cooking, who’s coming, who’s going and who is frantic about [...]
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Linsey Lanier
Sally Kilpatrick
Sia Huff
Romily Bernard
Darcy Crowder
Marilyn Baron
Tami Brothers
Sandra Elzie
Carol Burnside
Debbie Kaufman
Maxine Davis
Tammy Schubert
Susan Carlisle
Pam Asberry
Lindy Chaffin Start
