From one of my favorite authors, Francine Rivers. Merry Christmas!!
Amaryllis and Paperwhites
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
My Book
I am still working my way through the last part of my book. It is all new, not in any of the previous four revisions. I wonder if that's why it is so slow going. I can't seem to build up any steam. I have to think through every sentence it seems. Nothing is flowing; it's just trickling onto the page. I know I need this part, but.... sigh.
Here are some pictures of what my story is about, maybe these will help to fire my Muse back up.
Here are some pictures of what my story is about, maybe these will help to fire my Muse back up.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
More from Martina Boone
I just love to visit Martina Boone's Blog. She has such a keen eye for edgy, sometimes whimsical images and words.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
10 Years Later...
My dear friend, Ran wrote his memory of that horrible day in 2001:
"I live out west. I was up early to get ready for work. My poor wife had been up most of the night with our 2 year old daughter, so she was pooped and sleeping soundly.
So there I sat with a small light on polishing my boots. Normally I have CNN, Headline News, or something on the TV. This morning I felt bad for the wife and didn't want to disturb her so the TV was off. Well the phone rang. A phone call at this time in the morning is never a good thing. I jumped for the phone to answer it, but the wife fearing it will wake the baby grabs it with lighting speed.
My wife say hello, then drops the phone. My wife has the look of horror in her face, and I think oh no My Dad died. Now I'm trying to steady my self, and ask for the phone. I could not speak for some reason. Then My wife snaps off "Turn on CNN Now!" I turn on the TV just in time to see the second plane go into the World Trade Center live.
In silence my wife hand me the phone. My mother, ever the astute ex-street cop states "Those Bastards finally finished the job!" Then she further stated "You have a wife, and baby now!" "Not to mention your a Cop!" "Don't you dare go back into the Army!" I tell my Mom "OK, I'll talk to you later." Then for the next three hours I was glued to the TV.
That was the strangest day I have ever worked. The whole country just shut down, no one was out and about at all. I did almost go back into the army, but my Dad talked me out of it. Said I am needed here. He was right.
From that day till now I have lost many friends, both overseas, and here stateside. I still stand ready if the war comes to the small area I stand watch over.
Anyhow, All who where lost you are not forgotten. You are in my heart."
All I can add is that I watched the TV non-stop for days...barely leaving it to eat or anything.
"I live out west. I was up early to get ready for work. My poor wife had been up most of the night with our 2 year old daughter, so she was pooped and sleeping soundly.
So there I sat with a small light on polishing my boots. Normally I have CNN, Headline News, or something on the TV. This morning I felt bad for the wife and didn't want to disturb her so the TV was off. Well the phone rang. A phone call at this time in the morning is never a good thing. I jumped for the phone to answer it, but the wife fearing it will wake the baby grabs it with lighting speed.
My wife say hello, then drops the phone. My wife has the look of horror in her face, and I think oh no My Dad died. Now I'm trying to steady my self, and ask for the phone. I could not speak for some reason. Then My wife snaps off "Turn on CNN Now!" I turn on the TV just in time to see the second plane go into the World Trade Center live.
In silence my wife hand me the phone. My mother, ever the astute ex-street cop states "Those Bastards finally finished the job!" Then she further stated "You have a wife, and baby now!" "Not to mention your a Cop!" "Don't you dare go back into the Army!" I tell my Mom "OK, I'll talk to you later." Then for the next three hours I was glued to the TV.
That was the strangest day I have ever worked. The whole country just shut down, no one was out and about at all. I did almost go back into the army, but my Dad talked me out of it. Said I am needed here. He was right.
From that day till now I have lost many friends, both overseas, and here stateside. I still stand ready if the war comes to the small area I stand watch over.
Anyhow, All who where lost you are not forgotten. You are in my heart."
All I can add is that I watched the TV non-stop for days...barely leaving it to eat or anything.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
So Mysterious...
I saw this on Martina Boone's blog today. It was taken by Karl Von Moller, Photographer. This is part of William Ricketts Sanctuary. He was a potter and sculptor who made many sculptures hidden in the rainforest walks near the township of Olinda, Victoria, Australia.
Fascinating! Really fires the imagination, and the Muse.
Fascinating! Really fires the imagination, and the Muse.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Sunny Muse Drink
We had a "90's Luau" Party this weekend. Luau attire and decorations set to the music of the 90's. I decided to try out my new drink, the Sunny Muse. We put some crushed pineapple and some pineapple juice in the bottom of the glass, then added Champagne and a touch of Grenadine. It was as delicious as I hoped it would be! I loved the bits of pineapple floating in the glass, so I don't think I'd ever make it with just pineapple juice. Success! Now I need to start asking for it when out. :P
On another note, Saturday was a warm 87 degrees for the party, and woke up today to 41 degrees! Threw the windows open and am enjoying the cooler weather, but honestly not ready for it to stay cool yet.
On another note, Saturday was a warm 87 degrees for the party, and woke up today to 41 degrees! Threw the windows open and am enjoying the cooler weather, but honestly not ready for it to stay cool yet.
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