I just read a blog from a close writing friend Christina Berry, and in it she had a link to take a survey of why we blog. I thought it was interesting to ask some simple questions to why I blog. I think the bottom line for me is to connect with others, especially writers, and to keep connected with my writing friends who I know read my blog. It also gives me a chance to write--something I enjoy doing.
Go ahead and take the survey; it only takes about two minutes.
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
"If The Shoe Fits" by Marilynn Griffith
Have Glass Slipper, Need Prince...
If the Shoe Fits is the second book in the Sassy Sistahood Novels. The first in the series was Made of Honor (Steeple Hill, Jan. 2006).
"In all my thirty-five years, I, shoe designer Rochelle Gardner, have never had so many men interested in me! My teen son's dad is back in my life after suffering from amnesia (yes, really). The church deacon has had his eye on me for years (and never said a word). And the young waiter (from the restaurant I've visited for singles' events) is trying to steal my heart. I've been struggling with my faith, trying to figure out which man God has chosen for me and wondering if I have the courage to step forward, on my not-so-pretty feet, to accept love. It's almost too much for the Sassy Sistahood to handle, but my girlfriends always have my back"!
Follow this link to purchase the book.
If the Shoe Fits is the second book in the Sassy Sistahood Novels. The first in the series was Made of Honor (Steeple Hill, Jan. 2006).
"In all my thirty-five years, I, shoe designer Rochelle Gardner, have never had so many men interested in me! My teen son's dad is back in my life after suffering from amnesia (yes, really). The church deacon has had his eye on me for years (and never said a word). And the young waiter (from the restaurant I've visited for singles' events) is trying to steal my heart. I've been struggling with my faith, trying to figure out which man God has chosen for me and wondering if I have the courage to step forward, on my not-so-pretty feet, to accept love. It's almost too much for the Sassy Sistahood to handle, but my girlfriends always have my back"!
Follow this link to purchase the book.
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Snap.com
I am an avid reader of a blog called The Writing Life, posted by Terry Whalin. Today, he had a link for a really cool tool from Snap.com. It's a free item you can download to your blogsite, and anytime the mousepointer hovers over a link, a small preview of the website appears. Give it a try by putting your mouse over Snap.com, then click on the little window and download this neat little gizmo yourself. It will add quality to your blog site.
Monday, January 01, 2007
Someone Else's New Year's Resolution
I had one of the most interesting and somewhat comical experience today. As I approached the short line at the Starbucks inside Barnes and Noble about 11 am this morning, I noticed a man sitting at a table, who suddenly looked up towards the cash register, smiled, and several moments later walked over to the whomever he was looking at. I didn't pay anymore attention until I saw him come around where I was paying for my double, which chocolate mocha, and he introduced himself to this lady, which first sounded as if they knew each other. The woman then introduced to the man her niece.
I still didn't think much of their conversation until I listened some more and deduced they had not known one another. Then, what really caught my attention was the next question from the man,
"Are you a early or late person?"
"Well," She said, "Being her now should tell you."
It wasn't a cold answer, but her tone told me these two had never met.
Now, curiosity got the best of me, so I decided to watch to see what this was all about. I'm not usually nosey, but I couldn't resist.
As their conversation continued, I noticed how the man was going out of his way to be nice to her, as if he wanted to make sure she knew he wanted her to feel comfortable around him. In contrast, her body language spoke volumes, like I'm not sure about you, so keep your distance.
My coffee was ready, so I picked it up, and instead of finding a seat to wait for my friend Mike, I casually hung around the book rack and watched this interaction.
While I watched, the lady turned to her niece and told her it was alright for her to leave, and she was going to sit down with the man.
It finally hit me what was taking place. These two were meeting for the first time, and probably from one of those on-line dating services--meet first for coffee, in a public area, and see where things go from there. The clue that finally was the key, was the niece. It was quite obvious this lady was not about to meet a total stranger alone--good for her.
When my friend Mike arrived, we sat down in the same area these two potential lovebirds were sitting. It was quite comical how in about an hour the walls the woman had up, were starting to come down as she became more talkative, smiling, and enjoying their conversation. The niece showed up later, and again the lady told her all was well. The two love birds got up, and walked the aisles of Barnes and Noble.
I wonder if this was either of their New Year's resolutions. If so, I certainly hope these two enjoyed the rest of their high-tech blind date.
I still didn't think much of their conversation until I listened some more and deduced they had not known one another. Then, what really caught my attention was the next question from the man,
"Are you a early or late person?"
"Well," She said, "Being her now should tell you."
It wasn't a cold answer, but her tone told me these two had never met.
Now, curiosity got the best of me, so I decided to watch to see what this was all about. I'm not usually nosey, but I couldn't resist.
As their conversation continued, I noticed how the man was going out of his way to be nice to her, as if he wanted to make sure she knew he wanted her to feel comfortable around him. In contrast, her body language spoke volumes, like I'm not sure about you, so keep your distance.
My coffee was ready, so I picked it up, and instead of finding a seat to wait for my friend Mike, I casually hung around the book rack and watched this interaction.
While I watched, the lady turned to her niece and told her it was alright for her to leave, and she was going to sit down with the man.
It finally hit me what was taking place. These two were meeting for the first time, and probably from one of those on-line dating services--meet first for coffee, in a public area, and see where things go from there. The clue that finally was the key, was the niece. It was quite obvious this lady was not about to meet a total stranger alone--good for her.
When my friend Mike arrived, we sat down in the same area these two potential lovebirds were sitting. It was quite comical how in about an hour the walls the woman had up, were starting to come down as she became more talkative, smiling, and enjoying their conversation. The niece showed up later, and again the lady told her all was well. The two love birds got up, and walked the aisles of Barnes and Noble.
I wonder if this was either of their New Year's resolutions. If so, I certainly hope these two enjoyed the rest of their high-tech blind date.
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