Drums of August — Monthly Wrap-Up Post — ooh and another contest!
September 11, 2021
For some reason August seemed to drag on forever. Maybe because it was a billion degrees here. Maybe because of the shit show going on all over the world. Maybe because I got a lot of last minute-ish stuff done, but not what I really wanted to work on.
I will not be sharing pics of my garden produce, as something is eating my tomatoes. Whatever it is, it takes several bites out of the ripest tomatoes and stops. So the fruit is ruined but the critter decided not to finish it. Frustrating.
Contest info is at the bottom of this post!
PLACES WE WENT
First weekend in August we went camping in northeastern SD and decided to hike Crow Peak (outside of Spearfish) on Sunday around noon. We read that the hike was 3.4 miles. Not bad, right? We had Copper with us and we usually limit walking him no more than 3 miles because he has such short legs. Long story short, it was a 1500 ft vertical climb and the 3.4 miles was ONE WAY. It was hot and although we had water, I ended up getting seriously overheated and my entire body hurt by the time we reached the bottom. Plus we broke poor Copper. BAD DOG PARENTS. I had to literally carry him to the vet the next day because he wouldn’t walk or eat or drink anything. It took him longer to recover than it did me; I was fine the next day, no soreness. Although, I had lab work done early the morning after the hike and I was still so dehydrated that I barely had enough urine to fill 1/4 inch of the cup (TMI I’m sure) and it threw off my lab results.
The next weekend we headed to Denver to see this cutie — and her parents 🙂 She loves her dog and he loves being in the water with her 💖
WHAT I WATCHED
100 Foot Wave, HBO — This documentary series was about big wave surfers, specifically the discovery of the world’s largest swells in Nazare, Portugal. It was a fantastic documentary and I highly recommend it.
Loki, Disney Plus — Loki is such an awful character — which makes for delicious drama in the Marvel movies — that I wasn’t sure how this character could be…redeemed or at least less villain-ified. So while it was entertaining, I didn’t love this series and much preferred Wandavision.
Wrath of Man — you all know I love me some Jason Statham! And I’ve liked several Guy Ritchie projects so I figured it’d be great. It was okay. Nothing new as far as plot or action scenes or steamy love scenes. When it ended, Mr. James said…that sucked but at least he didn’t punch a shark like in The Meg 😂
WHAT I COOKED
My mother actually has tomatoes and she shared so we whipped up BLTs. Our new favorite bacon is pricey ($19 for a 3 pack at Sam’s Club), but holy crap, this might’ve been the best BLT I’ve ever had.
Since my cherry tomato plants are on my deck, I did manage to grow a few of them before the heat killed them. I cut up tomatoes, snipped some fresh basil, grated a little parmesan, tossed the spaghetti in butter and salt. It’s so easy and so good and tastes like summer.
FLOWERS 🌺🌻🌼🌷🌹🌸
Most the annuals are done blooming, but my hibiscus blooms late. The flowers are about 6 -7 inches across and are just gorgeous.
I planted 4 gerbera daisies and got ONE bloom. Skipping them next year.
Our oldest daughter grows beautiful roses and these smell heavenly. It’s even better when my little granddaughter hands them to me 😍
WHAT I READ
Not to make any of you jealous…but I did get an arc of The Legacy, by Elle Kennedy. I LOVED it. It comes out soon so you can love it too!
Razorblade Tears, S.A. Cosby, hardcover purchase because look at this cover! — this southern noir is one of the best books I’ve read this year. Dark, gritty, violent, it shows all the ugliness of regret and vengeance in the name of that grief and regret. I cannot recommend this book highly enough! This is the same author who wrote Blacktop Wasteland, which was one of my top 5 novels from last year.
Velvet Was The Night, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, hardcover purchase (again, LOOK at this glorious cover!) this is supposed to be noir, but it missed that mark for me. I liked the story, set in Mexico City in 1971, very retro, so if you want to try something with a unique setting, this would fit the bill.
Chronicles of Stone series, Sawyer Bennett –– I didn’t realize this was a 5 book series until I finished the first book. While I enjoyed the first 2 installments, and I will go back and finish this series eventually, it’s pricey– each book is $5.99 digitally. Yes, I know many of my books are that much or more, which is partially why I’m no longer with that publisher 🙂
AUDIOBOOKS I LISTENED TO
I’ll admit I think some of these were at the tail end of July, I honestly didn’t keep track as well as I should have 😜
Funny Business, Kayley Loring, audible purchase — I’ve been on a serious Kayley Loring kick and I love her sense of humor. This was a good book, the narration again was top notch, but it wasn’t my fave book by her (more on that for next month’s post)
Bombshell, Sarah MacLean, audible purchase — LOVED the start of this new historical series about women skulking around London and serving out their brand of justice to the aristocracy. The narration was SUPERB and I cannot wait to see where the author takes us with the next characters in the series.
Waylaid, Sarina Bowen, audible purchase — SARINA BOWEN CANNOT WRITE A BAD BOOK. I love her writing and her worlds, and the family dynamics, so if you haven’t picked up the True North series DO IT.
Top Secret, Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy — because I’d read both Elle and Sarina this month and I love when they write together, when this popped up as available in the audible plus catalog, I downloaded it even when I’d already read it a few years back. LOVE the narration, it’s the cherry on the top of this fantastic m/m lovestory 🙂
I Eat Men Like Air, Alice Berman, audible purchase — this is a mystery told in flashbacks about a group of post-college rich kids at a wedding and one of them winds up dead. So was it truly suicide? Or a murder? I really got into this about halfway through. I liked it a lot, the title comes from a Sylvia Plath poem.
Where Dreams Begin, Lisa Kleypas, audible purchase — since I’d listened to so many Kleypas books last month in preparation for her new Ravenels release, I missed her storytelling and found a couple of her books I have not read. I loved this story — a widow taking a job with a rake and all the love and lust that ensued. I adore everything Lisa Kleypas writes 😍
The First Girl Child and The Second Blind Son, Amy Harmon, included in audible plus — I wasn’t entirely sure about this series since it settles someplace between YA fantasy and New Adult fantasy with religious undertones. But I ended up LOVING the books, the characters, everything about this world she’s created. It’s very unique so if you’re looking for something unlike anything else out there, this is a good place to start.
WHAT I CRAFTED
I’m still on that 70s retro kick and I finished up a couple more of the straight stitch kits from Riolis. They’re really easy.
I changed the colors on this just a bit and I’m happy with how it turned out 🙂
How cute are these fluffy little sheep? This is a small piece, maybe 3X3 finished.
This is another small one and so I’ll figure out what I’m going to do with all the rustic 3X3 — don’t know if I want to frame them together or what.
I accidentally ordered an extra of this kit, so I thought, how about if I just turn it into a winter scene with mountains and different trees? I picked my thread and winged it. And I’m not sure that I’m happy with how it turned out. But I’m keeping it real — haha — and wanted to share that not everything works as intended. The last pic is a side by side image of the original kit I finished and then my version.
I bought a box of these little cones, they’re about 4 inches or so. I got out the paints because I wanted to craft something other than beading and stitching kits. They look pretty cute but I have NO IDEA what to do with them or the other 21 that are in the box. Suggestions would be welcome!
I did finish 4 other projects, but since those are gifts, I’m not ready to share the finished projects yet — so look for those next month. They’ll likely be the only crafts I get done because I’ll be traveling next week and then I’ll have just a week before my PA/bestie Kim flies up here for a week for some work and fun 🙂 PLUS I’LL BE WRITING 😲
Tell me about your fall plans! Are the kids back to school? Are you canning or freezing produce? Has the Covid resurgence locked you down again? I’ve been back to wearing a mask etc since the first of August. After hearing what my RN daughter is dealing with, and all the other health care professionals, I’m grateful that I had all of my medical procedures done in August so I won’t need to visit a medical facility for another year except to get a flu shot and some dental work.
LEAVE A COMMENT AND I’LL PICK A WINNER FOR A GIFT CARD OR A SIGNED BOOK OR EVEN A CRAFT KIT IF YOU WANNA TRY YOUR HAND AT THAT 🙂
XOXO
L~
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Katey Smith said:
It is nice to see readers that I enjoy (you) acknowledge loving other readers I like too (Lisa Klepas).
Jenny Black said:
Kiddo has been back in school for a month already, they start in the first half of August. We have no plans for Fall because of hubby’s work schedule. I have a couple of cross stitch projects that I want to do, which means setting aside another one that I had started to get me back in the groove- which I then slipped out of again. One project will be a lot easier than the other because I have to create my own pattern for it.
I did get a new tattoo of Stitch yesterday. It’s my largest and most colorful. I’m hurting, but it’s going to be amazing once it heals.
Karen Lauterwasser said:
You did all that in one month? When did you sleep?
Jeanine Lesperance said:
I always love your recaps and your flower photos. It has been so hot here in ATL that I have been staying inside and reading or listening to audio books. Kind of boring, I am happy though that the weather seems to be cooling off some.
AnnaMarie Melchiorre said:
What a productive August you. Good idea to stay away from hospitals. Have a great fall.
Dar said:
I’m an autumn cleaner, not a spring cleaner, so September is when I do a serious de-cluttering! Totes jealous on the Legacy read, I was super excited to see the audio is releasing the same day as the ebook and paperback <3
Jena said:
Fall is my FAVORITE time of year. I will miss all the fresh produce here in South Jersey but the next three months will be crisp and gorgeous and best of all, it’s comfort food season! Sadly I will miss out on most of the season. I am an RN and after a crazy 15 months I took some time off to enjoy my kiddos before they returned to school. Now it’s back to reality and unfortunately back to trying to keep my head above water working as a hospital nurse during a pandemic 😞. Luckily I just downloaded the entire Blacktop Cowboy series to help me unwind after stressful days 😊
bn100 said:
will be gardening
Chrissy said:
My kids were back to school this week and I was back to work teaching. My daughter was remote learning all last year (health reasons) and it’s exciting/nerve-wracking for her to be back in a classroom. We have several restrictions right now, but low case numbers. I’m hoping that continues and we can make it into winter without surging numbers.
Joanne B said:
Love your monthly recaps. It’s been really hot here and I can’t wait to be able to open the doors and windows and let the cool breeze in and sit on the patio and read.
Diane Amato said:
Right now doing last minute stuff for my son’s surprise 30th birthday party (tomorrow). Unfortunately my granddaughter is sick so it’s up in the air whether or not my daughter-in-law can get there with the baby or how we’re going to trick my son to come in without them. The rest of September should be calm and relaxing and we’re heading into fall which is my favorite season.
Lisa said:
I didn’t get to can any garden items I grew this year since I missed the planting with the horrible weather. Would rain whenever I was planning on planting so missed it. At my job we have worked throughout COVID. Haven’t been anywhere except one weekend went to nephews small (20), at home & outside wedding where all were tested/vaccinated etc except a couple. No problems and all went well. Bride works in hospital COVID unit so very cautious. Other than that, trying to get rid of stuff, reading lots of books and listen to audiobooks every weekday. Praying hurricane season is quiet from now on and no floods or anything else. We really need a break for twenty years or more! Anxious for November to be here just to get out of the Hurricane Season. COVID is affecting a lot of friends and co-workers families. Hope to be caught up with a half way minimalist house by Oct. and then maybe get a contractor for some house work and addition to be built. Did have over a dozen trees cut down that were too close to house or leaning. Have 20 acres of trees/woods so we still have plenty believe me! Haven’t done much but have read tons, 4-8 books weekly.
Jennifer Beyer said:
I’m going to get my bookkeeping certificate and hopefully start a new job.
jodi george said:
hello Lorelei ..love the flower you made.. you could put names or inspirational phrase on kids icecream cones and donate to a school or a childrens hospital .. oh that sandwich looks amazing … love reading about your month.. have a great day and God bless you
Debra Wolsleben said:
Absolutely love your stitch work. We are on vacation now, we don’t garden but I wish we could, Hubs buys hanging baskets of flowers to attract Hummingbirds. We are both still working full time since we are essential workers. I am so glad that writers can work full time also, thank you.
Mary Preston said:
I had to give up growing things to eat. Other creatures always got to it first.
I loved LOKI. So much fun to watch.
Michelle Holden said:
It’s still super hot here in Las Vegas so no outdoorsy activities here yet.
My big news was after 17 1/2 years at my job, I RETIRED!!!! I’m almost 57 and have been working as a Phone Rep since I was 18. My job has made me hate talking on the phone so maybe one day soon I will enjoy it again 😛 No more being lied to and cussed out by our customers. I am truly hoping not working in customer service will make me actually like people again. So for now I am enjoying my time with my basset hound, Murphy aka the Basshole, working on jigsaw puzzles and scrapbooking/card making again.
Ellen Bartel said:
Congratulations Michelle! Good for you!
Txsassenach said:
How ’bout putting little magnets on the back of those cones for the icebox?
Thanks for doing what you do.
Suzette Walker said:
Love the picture of your little granddaughter. We had 2 new babies in our family this year, 6 and 14 months old now. I also have no luck with gerbera daisies. Always pretty when I buy them, but never blossom after that. 😤
Rolanda Tovey said:
Looks like you had a great month….I worked and then worked on a quilting commission and read a little. I ran out of time..sigh.
K. A Bylsma said:
Has Copper fully recovered? Poor doggy…mine is one of those who will eat anything! 😒 sadly, her stomach is NOT a fan…vet says shell get better but I’m a bad dog mom since she got “it” while on our daily walk.
Love your recipe and pictures. Alas, ALL bacon is spendy. 😬
Your crafts are darling. Love the five book series but I didn’t know, either.
Ellen Bartel said:
That’s terrible about your hike. I’ve been there, ended up with a migraine to top it off 😞.
I’ve watched the white lotus on hbo. It seemed really interesting and we waited for something to happen each episode, but then a predictable ending. I’m now watching the handmaid’s tale, and what a doozie that one is!
I’ve listened to the silent patient, it was really good and read Freed by EL James.
With my peaches I’ve made peach moonshine but nothing else because I found the peaches had worms 😫 so disappointing.
Michelle Lee said:
I’m so jealous of your flowers, They’re lovely. I manage to kill everything I try to grow. My daughter on the other hand loves her plants and flowers, She’s 16, loves it all, names her plants. Maybe next year she will give me flowers to love. 🙂
Tessie Tavares said:
Poor cooper!! I can’t wait to read The Legacy also!!!
Amy Perrault said:
Right now when the fall starts we are planning to camp till our camper closes in mid October & enjoy a family get together for Thanksgiving. Just a lot of outside family time. My daughter is doing online on her own time schooling for Grade 11 from home but prefers it & I loved on my time when I was in my last year but in wasn’t online then. There’s still rules & masks plus them doing the needle but we need to see if we can do it due to allergies.
Sylvain P said:
I’ve been spending a lot of time with my family. We love to watch series of different shows or movies online especially at dinner. Later at night we all do our gaming or activities on our own unless it’s something we all want to do lol. My child is not going to the school but is doing the online schooling which is easier. We’re home people other then basic family so we visit but other wise we try to avoid going out to shop unless needing to & shop online mostly unless groceries. Here there saying about a 4th wave coming.
Kathleen O'Donnell said:
August was busy and it seemed to go by in a flash. I had a suprise party for my youngest neice for her 20th birthday. It was great to have family all together. Now that September is here it’s a quiet time except for this weekend where I am having a great time with the BFFs. First time in over a year that we could get together.
Anne Fortunato said:
I spent much of August having sleepovers with my 6 and 10 year old grandchildren. We went to the splash pad a lot which they loved.
Tracy Barbour said:
My littlest has started crafting something that reminds me a lot of your beading projects but different. It’s called Diamond Dotz. Cute but I’d go blind trying to do it!!! Also school is in full swing along with football!!
Lisa Rounsley said:
Where did summer go? Rolling into fall busy with daycare and packing. House for sale yay! Took the leap!!
D Dyer said:
August was a hard month for me but I did get some baking done, a lot of re-reading which my brain just needed.
Dawn said:
I am always happy for Fall to arrive. It’s sacrilegious but I love BLTs on challah (egg) bread. The taste is amazing!
Sherry Mason said:
I love the fall and crafting away to decorate for it! My 19 y/o daughter and new boyfriend got covid and luckily it was very mild case for both even though he had not been vaccinated but she had. We had been around them but did not catch it thank goodness. I’ve been vaccinated too but hubby and son haven’t.
Due to this my boss has me working from home last 2 weeks but may go back soon. Just turned my daughter’s bedroom into a craft room and super excited about that! My truck is in the shop again so not excited about that lol. That’s about it for me!
Melissa Spears said:
I adore that you have so many hobbies ;). I always feel like I’m the only one hopping around from pursuit to pursuit. Thank you for writing all the words you do!!!
Kim said:
My daughter started her high school senior year. I’m really hopeful she’ll get a more normal year than the ‘21 class. Lots of decisions to be made, lots of planning and Google forms and the list goes on. My mom heart is not ready but it’s happening anyway so here we go!
Lisa said:
I’m a single female that works 19 days straight so I don’t have any hobbies other than listening to my favorite westerns (Rough Riders) or reading Kristen Ashley 🤩
Maha A. said:
August was a good month here in Canada. I spent it with my children in water fun ( water amusement park, splash pads, lakes, swimming pools) it was fun after a hard year of Covid. Regarding Covid, things are going well till now and my childen went back to in person school in September. For reading, I didn’t feel like reading anything new so I was rereading some of the books that I read before and liked in the past 2 monthes. Hopefully , this month I will return to read new books.
Coleen said:
I love seeing the pics that you post and hearing about what you are up to! I am a huge fan of your books. I have a friend who is trying her hand at romance writing, she has written a few cowboy romance novellas which are self published on Amazon. I am always curious about how authors get “their big break”. I always recommend your work to readers at the library where I work.
In terms of covid, our library has mandated the mask wearing again and we still haven’t gotten to start up in person programming yet. Hope that people will stay safe and that we can get back to some kind or normalcy in the next year!
Pamela Gomes said:
August was very long, hot, and frustrating, with a side of smoke and ash. August in California is typically hot, but I miss the many years that did not include smoke and ash from wildfires.
The kids took the grandbaby to visit his auntie and uncle for a week so we missed a visit with him. He did enjoy the trip with a visit to see whales and penguins and to meet the ocean for the first time. Looking forward to his first birthday this month.
Frustration reared its ugly head with trying to get my knee replacement surgery covered by insurance and all the COVID notifications from work. Why they won’t let us work from home part time is stupid.
Discovered a new winery in town so there’s always that fun. Did a lot of canning and wish we had fewer tomato plants.
Did get more reading/listening done so my list for the year is progressing.
Glad you got a visit in with your beautiful granddaughter!
Kim Ritter said:
No fall plans other than visiting my daughter at VA Tech, reading lots, and drinking pumpkin spice lattes from Starbucks. BTW I LOVE Mary Jane Wells as a narrator! I buy some audio books just because she is the narrator. She does a lot of the Wallflower books by Lisa Kleypas.
I’m a school librarian, so I’ll be busy teaching and getting kids to love reading.
As far as the cute ice creams…get a small picture frame and place one on the outside. Add/place a gift card to a local ice cream shop…we have Cold Stone and Baskin Robins here in Va Beach. Give it as a gift to a kiddo. The parent can take a pic while they are eating the ice cream and later put it in the frame.
Happy Fall Ya’ll!
gretchen parker said:
my miniature schnauzer is eating my tomatoes. turns out she doesn’t like her new royal canin food. spoiled.
gretchen parker said:
my miniature schnauzer is eating my tomatoes. turns out she doesn’t like her new royal canin food. spoiled. spoiled.
Kelly VanAntwerp said:
You are amazing and you documented it. I have been tracking my adventures with a Rooster I raised named Rodney. Lol. Love to read about the things you have done. Enjoy your books and the fantastic characters.
Michelle Ayers said:
I don’t really have any plans except to enjoy the fall colors!
Jami Dutcher said:
Sounds like you have been super busy I used to do needlework but haven’t done anything in several years you inspire me to pick up the needle and thread. Can’t wait to read what you are working on!!
Nan said:
I for one really appreciate what the nurses, doctors and other healthcare professionals are having to deal with the days. I haven’t changed my behaviors at all since COVID began. I’m completely vaccinated but I’m still wearing a mask, washing hands, social distancing, and I stay home unless it’s absolutely necessary to go out. I was afraid it was too early to relax the COVID restrictions, and lo and behold, we are not only back where we were to begin with, we have surpassed the numbers. Now our children are getting sick and dying in record numbers. I’m so worried about my little great grandson who is only 19 months old. I just wish the unvaccinated would CHOOSE to get vaccinated, including my own family members who refuse. Sorry for the rant, but I’m sick of the situation.
Anyway, my main project right now is spreading out gravel I bought for underneath my free standing carport. I’m not a spring chicken so I’ve been giving it my best for about an hour at a time.
Leslie Adams said:
I’m going to look into some of the audiobooks you read, I’m looking for new authors.
My grandson who is 9 lives with me and is in school for the first time in a year and is so happy to be back in person class.
I canned albacore tuna, made and canned salsa (2 bushels) I made an canned cherry, peach and fig jam.
We are remodeling our house and it’s tough living in during the work. My husband and son are doing the work. I will be glad when it’s finished.
I have all your books on audiobooks and can’t wait for a new one!
Anne said:
I agree with your tv and movie reviews. I was surprised at Loki, thought the storyline was very inventive, but it left me meh. Wrath, what can I say, I don’t recall Statham without his shirt off once, disappointing. (How could I forget, if it was?)
Joanne Clodoveo said:
We are back to wearing masks at my apartment building. I hope not to long.I would love to win.
Lynn McMunn said:
My fall plans are to finish some crochet gifts for a new baby, Christmas gifts and ear protectors for face masks. As we just moved back to our home state we are working on unpacking and decorating the new condo. We are also spending more time with family, birthday parties for great nieces and nephews and a first this year a costume Halloween party. Very busy time for us.
Leslie Adams said:
I’m going to look into some of the audiobooks you read, I’m looking for new authors.
My grandson who is 9 lives with me and is in school for the first time in a year and is so happy to be back in person class. He did digital all last year.
I canned albacore tuna, made and canned salsa (2 bushels) I made an canned cherry, peach and fig jam.
We are remodeling our house and it’s tough living in during the work. My husband and son are doing the work. I will be glad when it’s finished.
I have all your books on audiobooks and can’t wait for a new one!
Christine Blood said:
I loved the craft kits that you have completed. You seemed quite busy.
Thanks for the cool recommendations.
Christine Blood said:
I loved the craft kits that you have completed. You seemed quite busy.
Thanks for the cool recommendations.
Kathy J in Ellicott City said:
Kids are grown, so just enjoying the fall is my plan. My oldest is getting married at the end of October, so I do have that.
Bobbie Sue Kearse said:
I tried gardening but nothing turned out great so I just hit all the small local hobby farms. I have pickled so much I will be happy in a month when I can open my pickled carrots. Fall is a great season for harvesting.
Rolonda said:
Your flowers are beautiful!!! I love tomatoes too bad for that lil critter !! Wow you do so many different things !! Love Elle kennedy, Bowen and kleypas !!!
Christine Blood said:
I love to craft too. I am definitely going to check out the bacon!
KATIE CHOMAS said:
We didn’t do as much as we usually do this year. Just busy with work. Our pool sprung a leak so we had no pool all year i will be scouring all of the clearance sales this year to find a new one.
Jean Craven said:
just doing what I always do. my daughters are out of the nest. I’m retired. I read & play my nintendo & I play pogo. I am looking forward to my birthday in october on the 3rd. my oldest was also born on my birthday. she doesn’t keep in touch but I can count on hearing from her on our birthday.
Karen Chappell said:
I had a critter eating my tomatoes also, turned out to be a opossum! Canned some spaghetti sauce and salsa. Except for green beans and peppers and cherry tomatoes everything else is about done. Here’s to the end of summer.
Kathleen said:
Inquiring minds want to know😘
Jennifer Shiflett said:
I’m definitely going to Amazon as soon as my comment posts, because I need that first book recommendation!
Right now, I’m researching making my own seasoning mixes & blends, and searching for as many soups & stews that I can find that are good for doubling & freezing.
Cindi Phillips said:
It looks like we will have a break in the weather this week- I am tired of 99 degree days. Don’t get me wrong I love sunshine and sitting by the pool but I’m ready for a cool down.
Dana Zamora said:
Your needle points are beautiful, grandkids back to school, I’m a nurse also and working in a nursing home covid sucks for everyone, I think masks will be the new normal and I hate it
Amber Jones said:
I have no idea how you manage to do all of this in a month! You make me feel like a major slacker, lol.
Lorena Keech said:
Schools have been open here for a month, way too early in my opinion,
We’ve been staying home except for grocery runs and doctors’ visits.
Getting so old, but I strongly believe it beats getting sick.
flchen1 said:
Love seeing what you’re up to, Lorelei! Those tomatoes are so gorgeous! And I’m utterly charmed by your sheep, LOL!
Yes, we’re back to school here except for the middle one, whom DH is going to help move in this week (she’s off to start college). We’ve never really stopped masking, at least indoors, and we’re just trying be considerate of people and are hoping for the best. Stay well and safe!
Katrina Dehart said:
My youngest child started back to school! Last one of four. Covid has hit hard in our area and the schools are spreading it but still protesting masks and refusing to go to to remote learning. I’ve lost a friend already and had family members who recovered. I’m being cautious but my hubby isn’t concerned at all, so a bit frustrating trying to keep my kids safe when my partner thinks it’s all a hoax.
Tia said:
My gerbera daisies didn’t do much this year either. For this upcoming season I”m going to toss out a bunch of junk, test out some new cleaning supplies and rearrange the house. Also, I’ve been loving my fitbit and will still be using that to track how things are going or until I get sick of it.
Terry Scarangella said:
How do you find the time to do all those things. You are amazing, and your granddaughter is beautiful.
Carolyn Doak said:
Golly girl! You were busy! I love that you share what you read! I’ll check out True North.
My summer has consisted of making quilts for people from their loved ones clothes. Memory Quilts is what I call them.
Spent a week in Sedona, AZ with hubs, awesome time. I took a couple classes and made beaded jewelry at the local bead shop, Bead Garden.
It’s been a long hot summer.
Deanna S said:
Who doesn’t love some Kleypas!!! And I adore everything you have written!!
Marcyjo Chachakis said:
Kiddos are finally back to school but Covid has cancelled most of my favorite events so far. I can’t wait for cooler weather. I am enjoying the extra reading time.
Sabrina Templin said:
You are so very productive!!!Wow! I don’t have kids yet so that doesn’t really factor in to my world. I do wish I had gotten my teeth done already! Will mask up again soon I guess.
Susan Williams said:
If this was not so sadly unreal it would be funny. Last Memorial Day I I was walking into our garage, and a heavy board fell against my humerus. My arm was broken but I did not realize this until 2 months later. After an X-ray, MRI and 3 Dr’s appointments.
Now I have had surgery to remove a cancerous tumor, have had a rod placed in my arm and a host of other medical procedures are still to come. All of this is true. Feel free to use for a future storyline.
That’s is what I’ve been up to. I’m grateful for every day.
Thank you.
Susan
Pamela Call said:
The fall brings music concerts for me! Planning to see Kiss, Rod Stewart, Tim McGraw, Kid Rock and Sammy Hagar! Reading and live music are my go too!
Jillian Freeto said:
My kids are back in school, yay! Its been super crazy with sports already. I took on our local 4-H club advisor position which is 100% volunteer and working part-time. I have been doing a lot of meal prepping just trying to make life easier in the evenings. I have started prepping for winter and putting a few things away… that’s about it so far. I’ve been trying to read at night!
Amy R said:
My fall plans are working around the house and relaxing on the back porch.
Barbara Bartle said:
Lots of busyness! I’m in Texas now, but grew up in North Dakota and remember the weather. Mom says it’s been super dry.
Stacie Williams said:
So far no plans for fall. Only enjoying the first part of fall where it’s warm not got and the pretty leaves fall. Yes my kids are in school. They have been for 3 weeks. Four of my five kids are in school.
Stacie Williams said:
Sorry meant hot not got.
Maki said:
Love the stitching kits!
🙂
I love retro & have been wanting to get into punch needle embrodery (I think that’s the term), but I just spent a bunch on money on nail art supplies (manicure) so that’s my hobby du jour. I have a lot of beading supplies as well that I’m looking to get back into.
Thanks for the book & author reccos.
Tiffany said:
Fall is my favorite season. I wait to take my vacation until fall so can enjoy the outdoors and see the fall colors, and of course, get some long awaited reading in.
Linda Guiton said:
I am the membership secretary for an organization, so I will be spending the next few weeks getting a renewal mailing ready. Envelopes have been ordered, labels are already in office. Once labels are printed from the database, there will be about 750 envelopes to stuff and stamp. Mailing is set for the first week in November, and then after a few days the renewals will start coming back in the mail, so the database will have to be updated and payments processed. Good thing I’m retired, so I have time to do all this! I really do enjoy this process every year.
Dawn Pitts said:
Wow you had a full August. Hubby has kicked off September with some adventure in celebration of the day we met on a blind date 15 yrs ago. We took a 3-wheeler tour of downtown Dallas. Loved it so much we went back to take in the nighttime tour. This past weekend we took a gondola ride that was out of this world. It included an Italian dinner, dessert, sparkling cider and a singing tour guide. He’s planning to book a helicopter ride for later this month. I can’t wait to see what else he has planned for us.
Michelle said:
My Mom is moving in with us end of September so we’ve been busy making room for a 4th person in our 2 bedroom house. Good thing we have a finished basement. With that mean packing and getting the basement ready for painting. Then there is the garden that needs to be harvested and maintained.
MJ Symmonds said:
Kiddo is back to school & it’s bittersweet. He’s in grade 12 so last year & college next year. I work in Healthcare but our area of Canada is doing pretty good but we are still masking here but I think it will change probably next week. My birthday is next month and the first time ever I’ll be celebrating alone as my hubby & son are going to visit family. But that’s ok I insist they celebrate me all month. Love your pics especially the flowers 💐
Susan L said:
My fall plans are going back to school, my kid is in first year of college so a bit anxious. We are back to mask wearing but I never took mine off so more of the same . Like the cooler weather but dreading winter and being stuck inside.
Deborah Platt said:
You have really had a busy August. Thanks for sharing the books you have been reading. I look forward to reading several of the books on your list.
Catherine Thomas said:
I absolutely love those roses. And I have 7 grandchildren with #8 due in December and #9 due in January.. I love them dearly! Thank you for writing amazing books, they are my get away.. ❤
wen budro said:
My Fall plans are to completely organize my closets and home. It’s slow going but I’m progressing bit by bit. P.S. Those BLTs looked amazing!!!
Sherry said:
I did childcare for 14 kiddos 6 weeks to 9 years old, 60 hour weeks this summer. I am taking college classes online to finish my degree and pop in a quick camping weekend where I can. (I bring your books to unwind) my squirrels are eating our tomatoes! You are a busy lady!! Stay well! I’m looking forward to fall my favorite season.
SARAH TAYLOR said:
My Grandchildren are back in school! And I agree with you it seems like August was so hot this year! Your Granddaughter is so adorable I Love the fall of the year with the cooler tempt. and beautiful fall colors! Can’t wait to make Apple Butter this year with the daughters! Take care and Blessings! Happy Fall Ya’ll !
Roxanne Farrington said:
I’m just enjoying the nice weather by sitting by the pool and reading!
Vickie Beams said:
Wow you have been busy!!
SARAH TAYLOR said:
Love the fall of the year Cooler tempt. and beautiful colors
Caroline said:
I retired on Friday! We have a Maine vacation planned for later this month. I have a lot of yard work to catch up on this fall, too. Once it cools off, I’ll start working on my quilting (and reading).
Linda Holmes said:
The craft items are pretty. As for your tomatoes, we had the same problem and we think it was rabbits or the ground squirrels.
I feel I should stop working so I can make all of my crafts. Sometime I will have to post one of them.
Linda
Lois Imel said:
Lorelei, you have had a full August. Love your stitch work. It’s been HOT here in IN. We garden & have found that putting a product called animal stopper around the garden (smells citrus) keeps the large animals out. However, we have the bites on our tomatoes also. We think it’s birds getting the water out of them or grasshoppers. Planning on spending more time with family this fall & the Holidays, as we missed them last year because of the COVID. My brother passed away from it, he was only 69.
I was hard watching him die as he was one of those people who didn’t get the vaccine since the COVID wasn’t going to get him it was a HOAX!!! All of us really miss him. Enjoy your books & Awesome newsletters. Stay safe.
Andrea Smith said:
I’m a nurse at a day and boarding school so I have Sunday night duty in the dorms. That being said ,while I monitor study hall I am doing my gift knitting since this seems to be the only time I can really have some peace while doing it. Usually my my little chihuahuas are making me into a dog tree and my elbows end up by my ears because of them. So while I’m here I have some devoted time to my craft.
Heather Blitz said:
I have doctors appts about every other week for the next month. I am throwing my dad a heavenly birthday party in October. He would have been 60.
Darla Hutchinson said:
August was cleaning out closets, deep cleaned the house, gardening around the extreme heat in Texas and finished crocheting an afghan which turned out amazing. Wrapped up month by traveling to our condo in Fl. Looking forward to the cooler temperatures. Love your books; enjoy the fall season.
ANNETTE LAKAS said:
I love the flower pics! They are so beautiful. I couldn’t keep mine alive. The humidity killed most of them, even with me watering them every day. This summer has been so hot & humid, I just stayed in and read! Got a lot of reading done on my backlog of books. Now that the weather is cooling down, looking forward to the fall to sit outside and read and watch my grandchildren play. We want to travel to my in-laws, who are 89 and love seeing their great-grandchildren.
Julie M. said:
We are excited for Fall to come. Here in Indiana we have had a very hot July, August, and so far September. We have a had a busy August and September so far. My husband who is medically retired from the Army and fought in the Afgan/Iraq war has been struggling with PTSD over what has been happening. Our 5 daughters are finally back in school full time and so far we have had one that had to quarantine due to close contact but they wear their masks everyday. The other day a friend and I found a really cool apple orchard that has a play ground for kids, a little Cafe, and a pumpkin patch so I can’t wait to take the kids. The apple cider Slushies were to die for. I am ready to decorate the house for Fall and Halloween.
Kara Marks said:
Your flowers are lovely!
Misty Dawn said:
Hi, that’s a long walk! I would melt!! I can’t wait for the cooler weather so I can go walking more outside, plus I grill out more in the fall time. I am still being careful with the Covid spreading so bad in our little town.
Elisa A said:
Wow! As always, I love to see pictures of your flowers. 🙂
We’ve been eating a lot of BLTs as well! I partially cook up a 1 kg package of thick cut bacon, then stick it in the freezer. Then I take out what I need, wrap in paper towel (to prevent mess), and microwave for 45 seconds on high. While that is happening, slice tomatoes and rinse lettuce. Slap some mayo on toast, and Ta Da!
We’re getting A LOT of tomatoes this year. I prefer canning over freezing. I’m up to 14L of stewed tomatoes. I still have 24 jars of pickled beans from last year, so I opted to give away all my spare beans to family, friends and neighbours. I have no idea how many lbs I’ve given away. One day I gave away 4 lbs! But they abruptly stopped producing now, as they do.
In late Aug I planted more bush beans, carrots, and spinach. These will take me up to first frost. For me, typically beginning of December.
I’ve been making a lot of Blackberry Crisps since I pick a quart a day! My freezer is full! And my neighbours are tired of blackberries. Now that the temps aren’t above 30C, I might start making some jam with the excess fruit.
I’m up to Book 3 of your Julie Collins series (started last month)! I swear I could be Julie! We think alike. We even have the same sayings, like “I pooh-poohed it”. My hubby still laughs at me every time I say that (at least once a week!). I love that he still laughs at my jokes. 🙂
For the last few years, I’ve been slowly making my way through Louise Penny’s Inspector Gamache series. I just finished Book 7, A Trick of the Light. I like that she has created a fake little town nestled in the Eastern Townships in Quebec (close to where I grew up!). That’s the reason I started reading her series in the first place. Now I’m hooked on her quirky writing style and plot twists .
And I read Jeffrey Archer’s Kane and Abel. I also really enjoy his writing style. All of the books I’ve read from J Archer have 2 characters that grow up on opposite sides of the world. 1 in poverty and the other in the lap of luxury. As adults, their paths cross, and of course, they are adversaries. Most of the book is about how much they hate each other, and their attempts at destroying each other’s successful careers, at the cost of their personal lives. Tragedy leads them to reconciliation at the end of of the book. The writing is amazing! His books are hard to put down!
Take care! Looking forward to see what you’re up to in September!
Cassie Burns said:
Kids have been back in school for almost a month now. Since it’s cooling down, I’m working on getting our chicken coops ready for winter. Been doing some beading as well in my free time or when I can’t sleep. Can’t wait to find some time to read a book or two.
Jessica said:
You may have had only one gerbera daisy, but it was beautiful. I have started making quilted casserole carriers for my 3 SIL’s and my MIL for Xmas presents.
Paula Knight said:
Loved your newsletter.
Finish painting the ice cream cones and give them to a teacher. They can add magnets to the back and make them into locker tags or something.
I’m a retired teacher, my second year not in the classroom.
We sold our house and moved into an apartment.
Fun times ahead!
Ms. Diane Plummer said:
I’m not sure what we have plan for this fall. I’m homeschooling my Grandson, he’s 12 years old.
I was wondering, how do you get in your writing and everything else you do?
Kim Robertson said:
Love your books! You mentioned your daughter being a nurse. Mine is at the nursing college at the University of Tennessee Such a noble profession.
Debbie Bales said:
My sister has been working with me to de-clutter my house (in other words, she making me get rid of a lot my stuff); which is really stressing me out. Adding to my stress right now; I seriously considering rescheduling my trip to the UK in late Oct to next year. Though I’m fully vaccinated; the idea of travelling at this time is stressing me out (and I flew to the UK less than 2 months after 9/11/; with no worries).
Heather Reandy said:
After 14 years, I resigned as a child and youth worker and start my new job for national youth organization tomorrow. I spent this weekend getting in some hiking, book store hopping and freezing items from the garden.
Sandra Marlow said:
My house sitting gigs really filled my schedule this summer and I have two more to do still once fall hits. So lots of relaxing with animals during those. Looking forward to it!
Tracy Z said:
Kids just went back to school and I just retired! Crazy to retire at 43 but we worked hard to save! Now I get to be more involved with my kids. I’m also getting more involved helping with my community! It’s been great so far! I have gone back to masking up in public crowded spaces just to be safe and keep everyone healthy! I’m enjoying a little more free time to read too!! Haaa Thank you for that too!!
Jennifer said:
The flowers are beautiful.
Limecello said:
My fall plans are … still nothing. I … really hope more people get vaccinated and we can attempt to crush covid. I also wish more people would mask up again – I started wearing one again in July/August and initially got such odd looks – and I actually felt weird if I was the only person wearing one. The last time I bought groceries a few weeks ago though more people were wearing masks, at least.
Work had been all “IN PERSON EVERYTHING!!!” but … thankfully they’re being slightly more reasonable now.
I’d read the first Harmon when it came out and was very intrigued too. I haven’t gotten around to the second yet. I haven’t read as much high fantasy romance [which that … I don’t know that it qualifies but …] it’s always listed in that section 😛
Amanda G said:
I love your updates thank you so much for sharing with us.
Lisa M Spofford said:
You were pretty productive in August. My kiddos finished school a number of years ago, so no longer have to deal with that headache. We went to visit our eldest over Labor Day weekend, which was wonderful. I haven’t made any other plans since Covid make traveling ill advised. I’m trying to focus on losing weight and am going to be trying something new.
Sarah J Sieker said:
Wow! Busy month!
Beautiful flowers 💐🌺
I’m working on getting my grandson into school finally. We were exposed to Covid which slowed things down.
Laura Earickson said:
I was hoping to see where you live. But I don’t think you mentioned it. I’ve recently developed a nomadic life. For the most part I go somewhere for a month then move on. I was in Colorado, staying in a cabin on Lookout Mountain. Just outside Golden. There was a heatwave going on then but since I was in the mountains I wasn’t really affected. Now I’m in Tucson and talk about hot… dry heat or not. Today was 106!!
Nancy Jones said:
Enjoying the cooler weather and my retirement.
Kate Sparks said:
I am betting that you have chipmunks feasting on the tomatis!! And what’s the name of the bacon? We like Wrights and Fresh Thyme bacon.
brenda chambers said:
Wow you were busy.love the flowers
Laura DeSimone said:
Wow, you are one busy lady.
Julie Sosebee said:
My fall plans consist of picking the grands up after school a couple of days a week, getting ready to go on a quilt retreat. Love spending time with the girls! It’s sew much fun! It’s like a slumber party for a week with your best friends! After that I’ll be getting ready for foot surgery which will keep me down for at least a month. During my recovery our son will be coming home from deployment!! Yay! Then my husband will be home from his deployment about 2 weeks after our son. I’ll be over the moon happy to have them both back home!! While all of this is going on we are planning our daughter’s wedding. Never a dull moment around our house.
Debra Guyette said:
I have started babysitting for my new grandson
kim said:
flowers are beautiful, mine not so much.
Sandy Pochapin said:
If you have chipmunks where you live, they are notorious for biting into the ripe tomatoes and then discarding them. I used to think they were so cute, now they’re my enemies! They can smell the ripe tomatoes and never bother the green ones. I grow basil in with my tomatoes so the smell might confuse them and keep them away.
My fall plans are the same as my summer ones — work, live and stay healthy. We are planning to visit our son, who is stationed in Savannah GA over Thanksgiving though.
Sonya said:
You have definitely been busy. Covid has hit 4 people in my family this month. We had to quarantine & I had to keep my granddaughter for 2 weeks. I’ve read & reread lots of books!! My fave new series is “Tainted Series” by Terri Ann Browning. Love them Rockers & Cowboys!! Fall brings football games & the band. My grandson is marching in the band this year, he’s tall & skinny so we know where he is on the field at all times!! Happy Fall!!!
Juli Hall said:
Love your flowers. Our landscaping was just put in in July so ours aren’t very big.
I’m watching my 3 year old nephew during the day so I don’t have much time to do anything else. Getting a little bit of reading in when he’s napping. I’m a huge Seattle Seahawks fan so I’m loving that it’s football season.
KarenL said:
I tried to grow tomatoes on our patio once and they got infested with aphids. No matter what I did. I guess I lived in an area where they thrived.
Happy to see you got enough for a sammich!
ROSE TRESTKA said:
Hello from New York, I love your Hibiscus flower, sadly the bunnies or the deer ate mine and left me with a stick. Now they attack my Hosta plants. I figure they have to eat something, as long as they stay in the front yard and away from my garden, all is fine. I like that you craft too, I miss when the boys were in school and the class would have craft activities during the parties. The ice-cream cones you made can become magnets. You can also put names on them and a small hole with ribbon and attach them to gifts. On Halloween you can put them into your candy bowl for the little kids that like little items to hold. That’s all I can come up with at this moment. Thanks for sharing your hiking trip, sounded awesome. Be well and thanks for the great stories.
orena said:
Ive been decluttering my house and trying to get a few minor repairs that need fixing around my house in my spare time ,rest of the time im working
Janelle said:
Ive been decluttering my house and trying to get a few minor repairs that need fixing around my house in my spare time ,rest of the time im working
Asfan1963@gmail.com said:
My friend’s yound daughter passed away from hiking red Rock near Vegas. Didn’t have enough water. You were lucky and so was your dog. Be careful next time ok!
Terra Oenning said:
Fall is one of my favorite times of the year with the leaves changing colors and Halloween decorations and getting soups made ahead of time and freezing them for winter. Plus it’s nice riding weather.
Ginger Connatser said:
Not many plans except to stay home and do some reading.
Linda Ashley said:
Love your Western series. So ready for some cooler weather. Been working from home since March 2020. Just hanging with my daughter and dog. No kids in school. My son is stationed in Norfolk and husband travels with his work. Enjoy your day. Keeping busy with work, quilting and out in the yard.
Jennifer Anne Grimes said:
I am so jealous of your hibiscus 🌺, I plan on planting some either this fall or spring. Just a suggestion for the 4″ ice cream, name tags for gifts or name place cards for an ice cream sundae party. It would be a fun time.
Tiss Johnson said:
Busy hauling in hay for the calves. Had a bout with Kidney stones, so a week off from work, but really can’t do anything when you don’t feel good.
Selling calves the last week in Sept. Hopefully the prices stay steady, they keep falling off.
Have all kinds of work to do to get ready for fall, but no plans to do much of anything.
Oh, yes, fall crafts shows, I’m signed up to do a few craft shows.
Aly P said:
I love Lisa Kleypas’s historicals! It’s so nice when you discover some you haven’t read yet.b
I am rereading a lot, again LOL. We will also start canning in a bit: pickles, quince jam, and some peppers in mustard sauce. It’s really fun 🙂
Joanne B said:
Love your monthly recaps. It’s been really hot here and I can’t wait to be able to open the doors and windows and let the cool breeze in and sit on the patio and read.
Kim B said:
I’m now limiting my outings do to Covid surging in our area. I’m planning to get mums to refill my container and going to a zoo trip with my granddaughter. I’ve been reading Rebecca Zanetti series I found on Kindle. Heat is still an issue here we’re 10 to 15 degrees about normal September weather. I want the cooler weather so the leaves start to change color.
Amber said:
I loved the Any Harmon series too. Every one of her books is so different, but always engaging.
Jen Humphrey said:
I had a similar issue with my tomatoes- needless to say no canning this year. Love your throwback crafts, just my style too. I did do a couple paint online tutorials and I can’t paint a lick, but they turned out ok. I mean not museum worthy but 😀!
Karen McAbee said:
FALL!! its absolutely my favorite season! now, if the thermometer would just agree that it IS fall… its still surface of the sun hot in KC most days. Ugh. I’m looking forward to evenings by the fire pit, watching the beautiful color changes, decorating for Halloween/Samhain (that starts 1 Oct. The fall decorating started Labor Day weekend!) There’s nothing like having a glass of good red wine or even better bourbon, sitting by the fire pit – can’t wait!! At this point, I’d be happy if it was warm-ish (not hot) during the day so I can have the top off the Jeep, then cooler in the evenings. Soon, I hope…
We’re empty nesters, so no kids back in school (yay!!)
Karen McAbee said:
FALL!! its absolutely my favorite season! now, if the thermometer would just agree that it IS fall… its still surface of the sun hot in KC most days. Ugh. I’m looking forward to evenings by the fire pit, watching the beautiful color changes, decorating for Halloween/Samhain (that starts 1 Oct. The fall decorating started Labor Day weekend!) There’s nothing like having a glass of good red wine or even better bourbon, sitting by the fire pit – can’t wait!! At this point, I’d be happy if it was warm-ish (not hot) during the day so I can have the top off the Jeep, then cooler in the evenings. Soon, I hope…
We’re empty nesters, so no kids back in school (yay!!) As for tomatoes – I’ve gotten a few, but between the random critters munching on the best ones, and having more plant than tomato, the harvest is rather bleak this year.
Janice N said:
I love Lisa Kleypas too! August was the first month since the pandemic started that I have been able to travel and it felt soooo good! I got to escape the smoke we have here in Oregon and found out the sky IS still blue, yay!! I’ll be making a few trips to the coast this month, it’s my favorite time to be at the coast in the PNW. Otherwise, working, reading, and painting the hall bathroom. Good times! 😁
Stacy G said:
You had a productive month! Love the needle work projects. And the gerbera daisies this year were horrible. I’ve never had problems with them before but this year they didn’t bloom and most of them died. I have some knitting and crochet projects I’m working on and planning on doing some Christmas crafts.
Beverly Blank said:
We’re not getting what we’d like from our garden….it’s been so wet the tomatoes are rotting before they even ripen. I have, though, been able to make a few bowls of tomato sauce I froze. The daycare where my grandson goes has had a breakout of RSV & of course, he got it and is home for at least a week. My Granddaughter started first grade this month & it’s a change for her plus she just had to get glasses so she’s getting used to those. Pretty much all is the same with the Covid in our area…numbers are going up & I just stay away from places. Thanks so much for this chance.
Nikki H said:
I love seeing what you’ve done. You sure were busy. Your needlework is splendid! Makes me want to dig more kits out. I do have some fall craft projects I’m attacking this week. We found some late season peaches last week so we blanched and froze them. Perfect for ice cream and cobblers for later this year.
Shannon Taylor said:
Well….I kicked off the big 5-0 by breaking my foot 10 days beforehand…sleepwalking. Seriously. I can’t even. My hubby sent me and 5 girlfriends to St Maarten to an all inclusive resort for a week to celebrate my birthday. Luckily, we had swimout suites, so the broken foot didn’t keep me out of the water….my one attempt to the beach was painful and a bad idea. But I still had a fabulous time. Still in the boot until the end of this month, but I am powering through.
Barbara Carter said:
Just trying to get by. Just me and my English Bulldog Andi waiting for my husband to come home since having surgery.
Christine sheets said:
I do know how you find the energy to do all you do! LOL. I do good to make it through a night of work 😂. Once it finally starts to cool down here, I plan on going through storage units, and hopefully closing them. A bit of gardening in my little patio area, and finish getting our apartment in some sort of order.. Then I plan on enjoying the cooler weather.
Heather Cicio said:
Like your daughter I am an RN so it has been very difficult. I work in a rehab facility and there is so much controversy with the vaccine and it is seriously affecting our staffing to the point that we have to stop admissions so we have enough staff to take care of the patients.
I have 2 daughters in high school, the oldest is a senior this year so it will be very busy. They both play volleyball and the season is underway and the younger is in band which is a very busy season. I try to be as involved as I can so some nights I leave for work at 6:00 am and don’t get home until 9:00pm. Long days but worth it to spend time with them. Thanks for the chance.
Steve Endsley said:
Please please PLEASE! Any new books coming soon from you? No one captures the essence of the characters in through print like you do. I laugh so much!
Susan T. said:
Baby Girl will start college this fall. Slowing getting ready to transition back to the office.