Don’t Miss The Amazon Freebies!

How many of you have made the leap into the digital world with your reading? I still haven’t decided whether to buy a Kindle, iPad or Nook, but I have discovered that I enjoy reading books on my Droid smartphone. With a free downloadable app, you can read Kindle e-books on your computer, iPad, iPhone, Droid, Blackberry … Read More

What made THE BLIND SIDE so powerful?

My husband and I finally got around to watching The Blind Side yesterday. I can’t tell you how many times I have heard people say, “Oh, you’ve GOT to see this movie!” But, because I had labeled it a sports movie, I was dragging my feet. What a mistake. The movie was everything everyone had … Read More

Friday Book Pick — Daisy Chain by Mary DeMuth

Okay, I have to say it . . . Daisy Chain is one of those books that makes me want to give up writing. Do you know what I mean? Mary DeMuth‘s writing is so beautiful, so remarkable, and so heart-wrenching that it makes my writing look like a “unicorns and rainbows” story. Keep in mind … Read More

Happy 100 Posts!

Wow! I have reached a major blogging milestone today. This is officially blog post #100! I feel like I should have some sort of blog party or celebration. Instead, I’m going to do what television shows usually do… a “clip show.” Many readers have only joined my blog recently, and like most bloggers — I … Read More

Color Confusion

Have you ever had your colors done? No, I’m talking about touching up your roots or choosing paint chips for your bedroom walls. In the 1980s, finding your “color season” was all the rage. These are the color palettes that are the most flattering to your skin, hair and eyes. After you identify these, you … Read More