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Friday, February 26th, 2010
Weekend plans

I am so glad to see Friday arrive. *contented sigh* It’s been a long week fraught with lots of intense stuff at work (my “real” job) and lots of other seemingly random, miscellaneous things. All of it culminates in stress. I felt sick to my stomach last night, low blood sugar is likely the culprit, and I missed my DS’s concert. :(

I have only missed one of his concerts in 7 years, now that makes two. He is such a gifted musician, I will miss the school concerts when he graduates in June.

While yesterday began with snow, today begins with bright sunshine and a crisp (frackin’ cold) wind. I have PT this morning and my therapist is working me hard. I feel the burn and I’m loving it. I am walking almost normally in a shoe now! Two shoes – what a novelty.

Tonight is book (drinking) club and we will have loads of fun. Tomorrow a good friend of mine is getting married and I’m so thrilled for her! All in all, the weekend will be busy but great.

Anyone else have fabulous weekend plans?

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
Curse Old Man Winter

So the last few days here in NC have been average temperatures for this time of year – high 50s to 60 (that’s Fahrenheit temps). Now after giving us a taste of what the weather SHOULD be like, the damn winter weather is coming back!

I know, I can’t believe it either. Most times by March my kids are wearing shorts. I doubt they will be anytime soon though. It’s supposed to be a high of 40 and we’re going to get SNOW again. Excuse me? Will the madness ever cease?

Curse Old Man Winter and all his evil frozen minions!

It’s a couple months until my getaway with my DH of almost 20 years (woot!), but it appears winter will not let loose its evil grip on the supposedly warmer southern US.

*grumpy*

I must reward myself with coffee and something delicious for breakfast. Later on it will be raining and snowing, a day not fit for man nor beast.

Okay, whining over! LOL.

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
Tuesday Fun

I had posted this last Friday and realized I needed to save it for another day. So it’s Tuesday fun!

A book club friend sent this and I found it just hilarious.

The Man Rules
At last a guy has taken the time to write this all down
Finally , the guys ‘ side of the story.
( I must admit, it ‘ s pretty good.)
We always hear ” the rules”
From the female side….
Now here are the rules from the male side.

These are our rules!
Please note.. these are all numbered “1 ”
ON PURPOSE!

1. Men are NOT mind readers.
(FIRST & FOREMOST RULE)
1. Learn to work the toilet seat.
You ‘ re a big girl. If it ‘ s up, put it down.
We need it up, you need it down.
You don ‘ t hear us complaining about you leaving it down.

1. Sunday sports, It ‘ s like the full moon
or the changing of the tides.
Let it be.

1. Crying is blackmail.

1. Ask for what you want.
Let us be clear on this one:
Subtle hints do not work!
Strong hints do not work!
Obvious hints do not work!
Just say it!

1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.

1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That ‘ s what we do.
Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.

1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument.
In fact, all comments become Null and void after 7 Days.

1. If you think you ‘ re fat, you probably are.
Don ‘ t ask us.

1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one

1. You can either ask us to do something
Or tell us how you want it done.
Not both.
If you already know best how to do it , just do it yourself.

1. Whenever possible, Please say whatever you have to say during commercials..

1. Christopher Columbus did NOT need directions and neither do we.

1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings.
Peach, for example, is a fruit, not A color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is.

1. If it itches, it will be scratched.
We do that.

1. If we ask what is wrong and you say “nothing,” We will act like nothing ‘ s wrong.
We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle..

1. If you ask a question you don ‘ t want an answer to, Expect an answer you don ‘ t want to hear.

1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine… Really .

1. Don ‘ t ask us what we ‘ re thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as Football
or Hockey.

1. You have enough clothes.

1. You have too many shoes.

1. I am in shape. Round IS a shape!

1. Thank you for reading this.
Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight;

But did you know men really don ‘ t mind that? It ‘ s like camping.

Pass this to as many men as you can -
to give them a laugh.

Pass this to as many women as you can -
to give them a bigger laugh.

Monday, February 22nd, 2010
Monday Eye Candy

Today’s eye candy for your viewing pleasure.

Friday, February 19th, 2010
Happy Friday! Freebie Alert!

It’s been a looooooooooong week y’all. I am so glad to see Friday and am looking forward to tonight when I’m going to enjoy an adult beverage and relax.

As a special treat, I have a free short story today on The Samhellion. It’s a super hot contemporary western called Back in the Saddle. Whatcha waiting for? Go get it!

Thursday, February 18th, 2010
Tribute to Kate

This is from the Romance Writer’s Association. There is now a memorial fund that will pay scholarships to aspiring writers to attend the National Conference annually – a wonderful tribute to Kate Duffy. Those of us who were her authors got together to discussed what would be the best way to honor her and then proposed this memorial fund to RWA. I’m pleased to say they approved it.

The Kate Duffy Memorial Fund honors the memory of Ms. Duffy, a longtime editor for Kensington Publishing, who passed away in September 2009. The Fund will award one or more scholarships for the payment of conference fees for RWA National. Applicants must be RWA members who are PAN eligible. Members apply by submitting a personal letter plus at least two supporting letters from RWA members stating the applicant’s financial need, their serious pursuit of a romance writing career, and why they believe attendance at RWA National in the year of their application will benefit their romance writing career.

The Fund is overseen by Romance Writers of America. Applications should be directed to RWA, Attention: Kate Duffy Memorial Fund, 14615 Benfer Rd., Houston, Texas 77069, with Kate Duffy Memorial Fund application in the subject line. Applications must be received by March 31. Applications will be assessed by a committee of authors and kept in complete confidence. Scholarship funds will be disbursed to the extent that member donations made to the Duffy Memorial Fund cover the disbursement.

To donate to the fund, mail a check to RWA, Attention: Kate Duffy Memorial Fund, at the address above. Please write “Kate Duffy Memorial Fund” in the check memo line. Or, you may donate online at www.rwanational.org. To donate online, log in to the RWA site, click on the Store link, and add the Kate Duffy Memorial Fund to your cart. Then, change the quantity of the $1 cost to whatever amount you wish to donate. For example, to donate $10, simply put 10 in the quantity box.

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
JERR Featured Author

Hey y’all, check it out. I’m going to be the featured author in the March issue of the Just Erotic Romance Reviews newsletter.

Sweet!

Happy “Hump” Day!

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
Tuesday Eye Candy

See I didn’t forget! Yesterday I was all over the place and just didn’t get a chance to post some eye candy for y’all.

So let’s say happy Tuesday and enjoy the view. Anybody have a fire that needs tending?

Monday, February 15th, 2010
Double trouble

Rather than just a pretty eye candy post today, I’m blogging on the Brava blog today about finishing a series.

AND

I’m participating in Shayla Black and Tracy Wolff’s Delicious Tease Contest. They’re giving away a ton of good stuff over the next six weeks so pop on by Tracy’s blog today to win from me!

Tomorrow I’ll post the eye candy, I promise!

Friday, February 12th, 2010
Happy Friday!

I am soooo glad to see Friday arrive. I’m exhausted!

This morning I start my physical therapy, got lucky enough to snag an appointment a week before I was supposed to start. Sooner started, sooner finished, right? Hopefully I won’t be too sore later. *crossing fingers*

We may get MORE snow tonight here in NC. What is up with that? I moved here 13 years ago to escape the snow and it seems to just be relentless this year, and not just around me of course. I don’t really have much to whine about, but I’m gonna anyway. There’s usually just enough cold weather that I know it’s winter and I’m uber glad when sprint arrives.

Where is spring? I’m ready for it now. Seriously. I look at the forecast and not only possible snow tonight but next Tuesday too.

I need something tropical… like this!

I can almost hear the water and feel the warm sand between my toes (because I’m not wearing my 5 lb boot in this fantasy). Ahhhh… perhaps a cold, fruity drink and a lounge chair.

That’s better.

Have a great weekend y’all!



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