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Why can’t I do anything normal?!? Ended up in the ER tonight because of tightness and pain in my chest. If I allowed myself to think of it, I became claustrophobic. Felt like someone was standing right below my neck. At first the doctor thought I might have had the misfortune to catch one virus […]

I know the title of this blog might strike a cord with a few of you, (I’m not mentioning any initials, S.I!) but try to keep your comment limited to the actual new ruling the Federal Trade Commission announced this morning. Bloggers posting reviews of books will, as of December 1, 2009, need to blatantly […]

I was also featured today in the online version of Exemplify–Women Living Lives that Glorify! Christa Allan spotlights a blog from the beginning of my heart-wrenching journey. Here’s her intro paragraph: “When ‘happily ever after’ becomes an oxymoron in a relationship, some couples regress … to the emotional maturity of two-year olds. There’s blame, guilt, […]

A few weeks ago, Lyn Cote hosted me on her blog. It’s only fair to return the favor to discuss her August release, Her Inheritance Forever (Avon Inspire). What a beautiful cover. Here’s a little bit about the book: In 1836 Texas, Alandra Sandoval is determined to run her ranchowithout a man. Scully Falconer is […]

Our ACFW president sent a letter over the loop. I’m sharing it with her permission. If you’ve read this blog for any amount of time, you know I’m a fan of both OCW and ACFW. Since most of you don’t live in Oregon, I though this was valuable to share and would surely give you […]

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I’ve decided, since pictures are worth a thousand words, to count this as 14,000 words toward my writing goal today. The sheer amount of planning that went into this signing blows me away. I know Cara Putnam, as ACFW Publicity Officer, had a huge part in it. But I also know that numerous volunteers headed […]

I wanted to let you all know about a new contest affiliated with our infrequent, humorous newsletter. Faithful blog reader and friend, Susan Reinhardt, is giving away three great books to anyone who signs up for the newsletter and lists her as a referrer. (She’s also a faithful commenter … a quality every blogger loves.) […]

I’ve had a terrible time getting a refund from Sprint. Normally, I would never think to blog about it, but Michael Hyatt did about his last horrible costumer service experience. Even if it doesn’t change anything, it makes me feel better. 🙂 Here’s what happened: I ordered a risk-free data card from Sprint on 6/10/08 […]

I have an empty nest! After two months of little foster babies running around, the house is quiet. My own children started back to school today, also, but I’ve yet to experience any signs of child withdrawal. The boys met their new mom and dad yesterday. It just so happened that New Mommy’s birthday was […]