Play Date Saturday

I've been ill all week. So today is a resting day. I've done laundry and fixed lunched. Cleaned up the dishes, but more that that isn't happening. I've been watching a NCIS marathon on TV this morning, read a little and now while I blog I'm watching The Avengers movie without my son who I… Continue reading Play Date Saturday

Random Thoughts Friday

I've been awarded a cute little award called the Sunshine Award and so I'm taking today's blog post to share this with you. The Sunshine Award was bestowed on me by my good pal and fellow author Nicole McCaffrey. And I thank her for thinking of me when making her selection. The Sunshine Award is… Continue reading Random Thoughts Friday

What Are You Reading Thursday

Finger Licking Fifteen by Janet Evanovich.

Rumor Has It Wednesday

When diagnoses with anything acute, it doesn't mean it is cute. It means it is extreme. I learned that years ago and have been diagnoses this week with acute sinusitis and acute laryngitis. Not fun.  

Recipe Tuesday

Update on Grasshopper Pie -- found the creme de menthe and creme de cacao. Made the pie and it was delicious. Today's recipe is in honor of my mother who loves asparagus. Pan-Fried Asparagus Ingredients 1/4 cup butter 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. coarse salt 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 3 cloves garlic, minced… Continue reading Recipe Tuesday

Guest Author Monday

Please welcome our Guest Author -- M. Leon Smith Where do ideas come from? As an author, the question I have been asked repeatedly is: “Where do your ideas come from?” I have thought long and hard about that, looking for a witty, pithy response that will raise a smile and, hopefully, garner some sales.… Continue reading Guest Author Monday

Sunday Sundaes

We had Coach Ken Sparks and several of the Carson Newman football players join us for Sunday morning worship service. A few of the players taught Sunday School classes and others gave testimonials. Coach Sparks spoke to the congregation about the way we think about things and how our vision can make a difference on… Continue reading Sunday Sundaes

Play Date Saturday

SMRW had a really good meeting today at the Fountain City Library. Our new member Bob Mayer came and did a workshop on Writing it Forward and Conflict in a Box.  We had a good turn out and then a group of us went to eat lunch after the meeting.  I hurried home and threw… Continue reading Play Date Saturday

Random Thoughts Friday

RIP Jonathan Winters. SMRW meeting tomorrow. Woo Hoo a meeting of the creative minds. Do you like Old Time Gospel Singing? If you do, join us this weekend as our choir singing.

What are You Reading Thursday?

I thought last week I was finally through judging contest entries. Boy was I wrong. I got asked if I could judge a few more yesterday afternoon. I had even started reading for pleasure: Finger Licking Fifteen, but that is now on hold while I do a few more entries.