Thanksgiving can be taken so many ways:
1) A day to be truly thankful for the blessings you have received;
2) A day off work, before a second day off work (a/k/a Black Friday), which leads into a weekend – thus a 4 day weekend;
3) A day to eat as much as you want and worry about [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Amy De Trempe’
November 26, 2009
It’s Thanksgiving
November 6, 2009
A Writer’s Retreat
Last month I had the privilege of traveling to a quaint little town in northern Iowa to participate in a writer’s retreat, hosted/sponsored by fellow Second Wind Publishing author, Sherrie Hansen. A bonus was staying in her beautiful Victorian Bed and Breakfast. Another was meeting Sherrie, Amy De Trempe, their husbands, and seeing Norm Brown [...]
October 25, 2009
Trick or Treat! Let the Game Begin!
The ghosts have been at play again. Your job is to put everything back in the books before the doors of the Simpson Haunted Mansion open for business.
The library is still toasty. Not from the fireplace – from an antiquated devise in the corner. The heavy scent of white tropical flowers lingers in the [...]
August 26, 2009
Another Ball in the Air
I feel like I’ve done nothing but juggle this past months. Between my great family, church activities, the theater, writing and editing, I am not sure I have slept. Now another ball has been added to the mix. My eldest, and first daughter, is getting married in May. I don’t remember planning my wedding so [...]
May 22, 2009
Blog Block – Kind of like Writer’s Block
I am completely out of ideas for a blog. Instead of sitting, staring at a blank screen, I decided to admit my failings. I so admire those who can post blogs on a regular basis and envious of those who manage to post almost daily. When no ideas developed even after an infusion of caffeine, [...]
May 14, 2009
May 8th
May 8th, a day I will always remember. It is the day I received the proof copy of Loving Lydia in the mail. I know others have blogged about this experience, but I now know there is NO describing the experience. From the moment I tore open the package I was grinning like a child [...]
March 30, 2009
Backups and Travel
I recently attended the production of the musical, Little Women. I am sure you all know the story, Jo is the writer, Meg the romantic, Amy wants the better things in life and Beth is simply content and dies far too young. All of the characters are wonderful in this much loved story, but [...]
March 14, 2009
Hibernation
I recently read a blog where a writer friend of mine came up with her ideas while waiting in doctors’ offices. Others commented on the blog that they tend to get ideas in the shower, before they fall asleep, etc. For me, it is usually gardening. While I am either digging, planting or pulling [...]
February 18, 2009
Idol Moments
I’ll put it out there right now – I love American Idol. I look forward to the season every year and this year is no different. I watched last night – the first night where America can vote. And yes, I have my favorite of the first 12 putting themselves out there. I cannot [...]
February 14, 2009
For the Love of Romance
It is Valentine’s Day and our thoughts and hearts are focused on love. Whether you have a sweetheart, lover or best friend, this day is to share with someone special. Flowers are being delivered, chocolates consumed and dinner reservations have been made for that favorite restaurant set aside for those special occasions. Or, if you [...]
