Jessie'sBlog

I've gotten out of the habit....

2011-06-22T10:06:00.002-04:00

I tell you this is tough! Once you skip a day or two, maybe a month or two, whatever, it's really hard to back into blogging. Nothing but rain, humidity and high temps have been going on around here. So I got nothing new to complain about! Ha Ha....I'll try to watch the news tonight and see if there is somthing worth blogging about for tomorrow. Till then, Bye, y'all!

The Governement may shut down!

2011-04-06T15:14:00.000-04:00

Well whoope poo! We elected these idiots to run our government and they can't even get that right. There is no reason what so ever to shut the govenment down. There is also no reason we don't have a budget agreement to keep the government running either.

It took years to get us into the shape we are in, it's not all President Obama's fault. President Bush is the main bad guy in my opinion. Did you know as President Clinton left the White House, we had a balanced budget!
Will wonders never cease, a Democrat in the White House and a balanced budget!!!!

I'm not saying Democrats are all right, but neither are the Republicians. It is a matter of comperise, balance, and doing the right thing for the country. We didn't get into this mess over night, we are not going to get out of it overnight. And acting like a glory hound, hey Mr Speaker, are you listening...will not get the job done. Closing down the government for the ideals of a few will do more damage to the rest of us, than good for those few. Get over yourselves...this is not about your 15 min. of fame, it's about the citizens, all the citizens, of this country. Not just the rich, not just the poor. All of us. Too bad those in the House have fogotten us.

It's April Fools day...

2011-04-01T13:20:00.002-04:00

Did you ever wonder how this day came about? Me either! However it is Friday...TGIF!!! Have a good weekend people.

It's all about balance....

2011-03-31T09:23:00.000-04:00

Life is about balance. Balancing work and home, God and state, work and play, the list can go on forever...
Too bad our Representatives and Congressmen and women don't get it. Their thought processes seem to be so geared for the short term, they can't or won't see the big picture.

In order to get the budget in hand they are undermining our future. Cut's that we, as a nation can't afford. The best example is to education. How can we expect the majority of our children to amount to anything without an adequate education. As it is now, only those with a lot of money can afford to buy their kids a good education. The rest of us have to do the best with what is offered by the city/state we live in, and that is being cut into as your read.

It's shameful the way we expect those who can barely keep a roof over their head and food on the table to keep accepting that they have to pay out more in taxes per income earned than those who can afford spend $37,000 on a dog house. Yes I did read that in some mag a few years back. Anyone else thinking flat rate income tax! It would ease the budget crunch to do away with all those loopholes and writeoff's.

And if you think that this will dry up the money given to charities, don't believe it. With the exception of a few who really give, most donations come from those people who can't afford it, but give anyway.

Did you know that Henry Ford, once he made it big with his car company, lived on 10% of his income and gave the rest away. I think it was to his church, but I'm not sure. I wonder if anyone else in his family since then , has done the same?

What is wrong with the Government today...loaded question huh?

2011-03-15T07:57:00.000-04:00

I know we are in financial trouble. You know we are in financial trouble. Have been for years. Why is it that NOW governments across the U.S. are looking for ways to cut expenses. As far as I'm concerned, governments are the custodians and guardians of...well, us. They take our money through taxes for services like firemen, police, trash pick up and what have you.

Then when a financial crises arises what do they do, they cut those services to those who have paid in more and can least afford the cuts.

Education: our future, instead of cutting funds they should be adding to them.
Elderly: what do you expect these people to do, die and free you of any responsibility.
Public Safety: the less police and firemen around, the more crime.

The cuts the Federal and some State governments are proposing just highlights the differences between the haves and have-nots.

Those that have can live where they want. Those that have-nots, live where they can.
Those that have can afford good food for themselves and their families. Those that have-nots feed their families what they can afford, and it's rarely good.
Those that have can afford to send their kids to good schools. Those that have-nots are lucky to send their kids to school with the basic necessities.

I heard in high school that Henry Ford, founder of the Ford Motor Company, used to live on 10 percent of his income. He gave the rest of it away. He was no Secret Millionaire, he was just a good man. To bad all those haves of today are no where near Ford's generous nature.

I'm Back!

2011-03-14T09:09:00.000-04:00

I know it's been awhile since I posted anything. Like the old saying goes...Distance makes the heart grow fonder!!! Ya all missed me, didn't ya! I knew it!

This is my two cents worth on the NFL lockout...B.S. on all the parties involved. Now don't get me wrong I love professional football. I live for Sunday's and Monday nights in the fall. But enough is enough! It's a damn game! The owners and the players all get more money then they are worth, and yet every so often they whine about....WTF ever...You all should be ashamed of yourselves. Even the players that don't get to play so much make more than I do and I work 5 days a week, 52 weeks a year, not including vacation and holidays. They "work" about 6 months a year, once a week. I know they work out the scrimmage the rest of the time, but really guys. Get real.

There are so many people who are still out of work, who would love to be able to provide food and clothes for their families. While players, as long as they plan and don't screw up too badly, can live where they want, eat what they want, and wear designer clothes. So can their families. *SIGH* I don't know what is wrong this time around, but it can't be that bad. Get over yourselves peoples...IT'S JUST A GAME!!!

In Respectful Memory....Elizabeth Edwards...

2010-12-08T13:01:00.000-05:00

I didn't know her personally, but it seemed like it with all the exposure she got from her husband's campainging and other stuff. After all the woman went through, she still had a smile on her face and peace and love in her heart. Any woman would be a better person if she followed Elizabeth's example in life. Rest in peace Elizabeth, you will be missed.

Well, it's finally December....the end of the year...

2010-12-06T11:15:00.000-05:00

I wonder what else it will be the end of. War, piss-poor economy, poverty, illiteracy, hate...the list goes on and on. Who will make the first move, forgive the first slight? Please God, let it be me. It has to start somewhere, why not me.

Time flies when you are having fun...DIK Reading Challenge

2010-11-23T07:49:00.000-05:00

The Wolf and the Dove
Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
Avon Books
March 1974
Historical Romance

There are many Romances books out there set in the Regency and Victorian periods. A few set at other times in British history. There are even fewer set as The Wolf and the Dove is, at the time of William the conqueror. Set in England in 1066, the description of the land, clothes, battles and the lifestyles makes this a very history rich story.

The tale of two people at odds with each other, one a Norman conqueror, the other a Saxon's daughter, who becomes the conquerors slave when her father is killed by the Normans. Yes, at that time in British history they had slave, serfs, and vassals, all property of their Lord.

There are times when, at least to me, the story bogs down in historical description. I know that these descriptions and explanations are necessary to set the stage, but there were a few places int he book that the history was overplayed, I skimmed a bit.

the main characters, the Norman Wulfgar and the Saxon's daughter, Aislinn, are well developed and easy to like and understand. There are other characters that a reader will love to have. As the story develops Wulfgar and Aislinn are drawn to each other. At first lust rules, but as they get to know each other, they learn to trust, finally learning to love. It's the getting to that part that makes this story so much fun. Of course, adding evil villain's in the mix the tension, suspense and the fun of fussin' and cussin' them at their villainy is woven expertly throughout the book.

Even though I enjoyed the book, I though it was a tad mired in accurate historical rhetoric. I give The Wolf and the Dove 4 out of 5 WOOTS. I do recommend this book and other by Woodiwiss, she is a great read.

OK, OK I'm late! Better than never...DIK review ahead!!!!!

2010-10-28T08:48:00.000-04:00

Gobsmacked
L.B. Gregg
e-book
Aspen Mountain Press
2009

Oh Lord, where to begin! This story is written in first person which is not my favorite POV. There are few writers I can say do this POV well, Kelley Armstrong, Lori Handeland and now I find L.B. Gregg.

I found myself identifying with the characters from the get go. Even though this is an M/M romance, love and its hurts are universal. Man, woman or child, when they are betrayed by someone they care about, it huts so deeply. Each individual will react differently. Some will suffer in silence, while others go for public theatrics.

That is where we find one the the main characters, Mark. Working himself up to an emotional rage to let his cheating boyfriend, Jamie, know just how much his betrayal hurt. He gobsmack's him upside the head with a Bible during a church service. This book is full of twists, turns, and many a laugh the reader can associate with.

I don't like spoilers, so when reviewing a story I try to impart enough to catch my reader' eye with the intent to get them to read the story without giving too much away. It's really hard with this story. It's so good I just want to blab it all. The characters are so believable that I felt like I knew them or at least someone like them. The situation in which they found themselves were close to ones I have found myself in or wish I'd had the courage or anger enough to pull off. And all is done with a sense of humor that had me laughing out loud.TY

I recommend this book with 5+ WOOTS!!! Well written believable characters and story line. it's a re-read keeper, maybe being Gobsmacked isnt' so bad after all!

OMG! I'm having a WTF Day!!!!

2010-10-07T11:03:00.000-04:00

The alarm went off at 5:00 a.m. and I didn't hear it. I jumped out of bed at 5:39 a.m., OK I got up slowly, but at least I got out of bed. Fed the cats, took a shower, gave the cats fresh water, got dressed, got my shoes on and out the door by 6:05 a.m. caught the bus at 6:30 a.m. Damn I'm tired! That was one WTF moment.

I called to see if I could be billed for my co-pay on a upcoming Doctors appt. Sure, for a $20 billing fee. All I wanted was an extra week till my next pay day to pay the co-pay. I've put this visit off for close to a month and a half as it is. I cancelled by appointment. I don't have a car and it takes me 2 hours to get to the Doctors office as it is. So when I have an appointment, it takes most of the day. I end up taking a day off from work. Monday is a holiday, that's why I set the appointment that day. I like my Doctor, so I was willing to take the time to get to her. But I'm not paying $20 just to put off paying a fee for a week not even for a month. What ever happened to the Hippocratic Oath, I know it says in there some where...First, do no harm. This fee is causing harm, and I can't believe I'm the only one who has ever asked for a little time to pay. Especially in this economic pain in the rump! Another WTF moment, don't know if I can handle another one after this.

I know the Group she belongs with has to make enough to pay the Dr.'s, nurses, tech etc. But like too many business's they have put money before people. I know there will be those who read this that will not be Christians, you are welcome, but Christianity is the standard by which I live. One of the Ten Commandments states that we are not to have other god's before God. To me when you put money before God...you've made money your god.

Now I have to try to find a Doctor closer to home and pray like crazy I like them. Wish me luck.

Free Speech is our right, but...

2010-10-06T12:10:00.000-04:00

There is a "Church" out there that believes that God is punishing our soldiers because of gays and abortions. I may not have that exactly right, but these are the 'people' that protest outside of the funerals of our fallen soldiers. They carry posters that say things like..."God Hates America", "Thank God for Dead Soldiers"...I don't understand how a group of human beings, much less Christians, much less Americans can think like that. No where in the Bible, that I know of anyway, tells us to hate our neighbors. I've always been told that it is 'love thy neighbor as thy self.' If this is love, those protesters must really hate themselves. Maybe they need mental and emotional therapy! Big Time!

I know they feel that this is a first amendment issue. And it is to a point, but I do want to point out, that the solider that was being buried, died to insure they had that right. I believe in free speech, but it must be tempered with respect. Just like my right to swing my fist ends at someones face. Phelps and his people have their rights, well the family of fallen military personal, have rights to. One can't top the other, there has to be a compromise. Allow people to bury their dead with divinity, protest else where. Like the Pentagon.

I don't see how this group can call themselves a 'church' , Jesus built all his churches on love and acceptance. Besides who died and made these questionable Christians our conscience or moral guides. WWJD...What Would Jesus Do??? I know he would not throw the first stone. I have Faith that he would love all of us as we are. The Bible tells us God forgives all is we would just ask him to. Who are we to do any less?

DIK Reading Challenge for September...I can't believe it's September all ready!!!

2010-09-27T12:30:00.000-04:00

Soul Deep
Lora Leigh
e-book
Ellora's Cave Publications
2004

The only 'problem' I find with the Breed Series...truth is stranger than fiction. Man's ability to be so arrogant makes this series, very believable. For all of man's arrogance, nature finds a way around man's best and worst intentions. Nature will not be denied. After reading these books one has to ask oneself...What if?...

Soul Deep is an erotic love story that gets that blood racing, the temperatures rising, and is worth every drop of sweat! Lora Leigh know how to engage her readers in a tantalizing tales of man & woman v.s. nature & science.

Kiowa, a coyote breed, the worse of the worse, meets his mate while he is watching her. No, not stalking, just watching. She is Amanda, the current President's daughter and the word going round is she is to be kidnapped by extremists to 'encourage' her father not to vote with the Breeds, but against them. When the kidnapping goes down, Kiowa is the only one who realizes what is going on and comes to the rescue. In trying to keep Amanda from screaming for help, he kisses her and the hormones hit the fan.

Enough spoilers, nuff said. Get over it. Read the book! Books! Whatever...the action is wild, the sex is hot and you won't put it down till you're done. Just keep a glass of cold water close at hand. The characters are realistic and identifiable. They have recognizable wants, desires, disappointments, confusion and lust. Just like 'normal' human beings. Breeds are called animals by their detractors, humans plus by their supporters. Which are you?

I recommend Soul Deep and all the other Breed books. Soul Deep gets 5+ WOOTS!! This on is a re-read keeper. Who know what our future as a race holds?!?

I can't believe I did it again...but really I do have a good excuse....I do!

2010-09-01T07:43:00.000-04:00

OMG! I can't believe it's September already! I forgot to list what I read in August, again. But I do have a fairly good excuse, are you ready for this one....wait for it...it was so HOT in August...ok your turn....How Hot was it??? It was so hot in August, my brain melted and I forgot to list my reads for the month, plus I pretty much forgot what I read for the month! Then again, it may not be the heat, it might be old age, oh hell, it's probably both! *sighs* and totters off, forgetting what she is doing or where she is going...Ah anybody got a clue what I'm doing...*sigh* me either....

DIK Book Review for August...My Fair Captain

2010-08-24T12:12:00.000-04:00

My Fair Captain
J.L.Langley
Samhain Publishing
307 pgs.
Futuristic Romance

     This book was my first M/M romance. It's not porn, sex for sex's sake with a few words in between sex acts. It is a romance; it's just that the romance is between two men. Now I understand men's fascination with women, bikinis and either jell-o or chocolate pudding!

     My Fair Captain start out as any good romance book would, with a duel of honor that ends badly. One young man dies and one young man runs away. All because of a woman who lies and a man who will not betray his male lover.

     Jump 20 years into the future. You have a hot starship captain; move over Captain Kirk, Captain Nathaniel Hawkins of the Intergalactic Navy, at your service. Yes, he's the young man who ran away. He's going undercover with his adopted son, to find out who stole a shipment of arms and instead finds love. The story takes place on Regelance; a Regency based society, and is best described by one the characters.

          "Did I forget to mention that Regelance is a very patriarchal society? So much so, in fact, that their      aristocracy makes certain their offspring, especially their heirs, are male and genetically altered to have a preference for the same sex."

    The characters are well developed and it is easy to get involved with the mystery of the missing arms as well as the heat that is developing between Nate Hawkins and Prince Aiden Townsend. The ups and downs of two people getting to know one another while their hormones are puling and pushing them around can be quite funny.   Romance is not limited to a M/F tangle. Langley has a great sense of humor and the ability to get the reader involved in the romance and the mystery.

     Since Prince Aiden has 4 brothers and Hawkins has an adopted son who was born on Regelance, there is plenty of erotic action and mystery involving the Intergalactic Navy to guarantee many more great books to come.

     I recommend My Fair Captain and award it 5 WOOTS!!! it's a re-read keeper for me. Hope it will be for you too.

It's Friday the 13th...shudder

2010-08-13T05:27:00.000-04:00

if you are a Templar that is. For me it's just another end of the workweek! Thank God for Fridays! Hope you have a good Friday and an even better weekend!

What do you say, what advice can you give...

2010-08-07T14:08:00.000-04:00

My son is 21 and living with his girlfriend. They plan to marry one of these days. She is a bit older with three kids. They are like any other young couple, they fight and make up, money, kids, how the house is cleaned. It's just in the last few months, things are not doing so well.

In the Spring, she lost her job. Since she was the only one working...that was hard. He stayed home and took care of the house, cooking and child care while she worked. He doesn't drive, and where they live, there are so sidewalks. It's not quite country, but close enough. My son finally found a job, not as well paying but it wasn't too shabby either. We live in an economic nightmare for jobs. So this one was a God-send. He called me last week to say he lost the job, cutbacks...and things were worse than ever between them. They have few options for jobs and housing in the county in which they live. His dad offered them room and board for them and the kids free of charge till they could get on their feet. She refuses to go. Yes he lives in another state, but it's only 4 hours away. And it's not like it would have to be forever.

My son feels like his lady is not willing to fight for them. She want him so shoulder all responsibility and she just sit back and let life happen. I know this is only his point of view, I've haven't talked to her, and won't . I like her, but how far can I interfere. He is trying, as far as I can tell, to keep the relationship solid as possible. But I also know, he can't do it alone.

If anybody who happens across this blog, has any ideas, please post. Be nice people, they are young and times are hard. Most of my advice is dated and doesn't really apply to life in this day and age. Especially the job mentality.

Thanks.

My Two Cents Worth....

2010-07-30T15:17:00.002-04:00

I am the lucky recipient of an ARC of one of my favorite authors. For those of you who don't know, ARC stands for Advance Readers Copy...I got this opportunity by blogging on Moonlight to Twilight. Ms. Moonlight offered the book to her fellow bloggers on the stipulation that they write a review of the book. I told her I would be more than glad to give her 'My Two Cents Worth"! So here it is...

Hero
by Cheryl Brooks
Paranormal Romance
pgs 366
Sourcebooks Casablanca

     I can honestly say the Cat Master has done it again! Cheryl Brooks Cat Star Chronicles tell the tale of the Zetithians. A people that have cat like features, kitty eyes, pointed ears and they purr. The males are extraordinary in their ability to give females, of other races as well as their own, multiple orgasms with just their snard. These stories follow a small group of soldiers who were captured and sold into slavery after they lost the war with many enemies. Some known, some not. Their struggle to survive after their home world was destroyed.

     The latest book Hero, is Trag's story. I know myself and many of Cheryl's fans have been waiting for this one. Trag had always been under is brother Tychar shadow. Now that Tychar is a famous rock star and has found his mate, Kyra. Trag has feelings for Kyra that he keeps hidden. He has sworn not to mate till can find a Zitithan female. Remember: Be careful what you ask for.

     Micayla and Windura have been accused of murder. Their only choices are death, slave ship or run, taking the first exit they can find. Their exit is an air lock to a ship that is readying to leave the space station. This lucky series of events puts the ladies on the same ship as Trag. At the first meeting of Trag and Micayla, a female Zetithian, she hisses at him. Not a way to start a friendship.

     The story revolves around Trag and Micayla learning what it is to be Zetithan. Neither had a real Zetithian upbringing, Trag was taken as a slave at a young age and Micayla was raised on Earth. The pitfalls of not knowing what is normal for their species can make for some interesting discourse between two cats who are attracted to each other and don't really realize it.  To add spice to the story, it is reveled who had enough of an axe to grind with the Zetithians to destroy their home world plus offer a bounty for every one killed!

    Nope I don't do spoilers, if I can help it.! Sorry, you will just have to read the book. It's  coming out in August. I recommend it and all of Cheryl's other books. To be read in order or alone. Cheryl can take you to the outer reaches of space, jungle planets, desert planets, and even Earth look-a-likes. Her words take you there. You feel the humidity of the jungle, the heat of the dessert, feel the grass between your toes. You can see the people she describes, like they were your neighbors and you were looking out your window. The interaction between the characters is amazing. You feel their anger, pain and the love between them. You care about these characters, you take them with you where ever you go. Cheryl does have a way with words that make her books a wonderful escape into her worlds.

It's already the end of July, really? Time for another DIK book review....

2010-07-27T07:45:00.000-04:00

Breaking Point
Suzanne Brockman
371 ppgs.
Ballentine Books
Modern Romance

    "That's like butthead stupid," Gina told him, "dying for someone? You want to be a real hero? Figure out a way to save both the person you love and yourself. And then spend the rest of your life working your ass off to keep the relationship healthy. I mean, dying is easy. Livings the real challenge."

    No truer words were ever spoken or written about relationships. The saving of someone doesn't always mean from some physical threat, it can also mean to protect them from their own sense of self deprecation and stupidity. I mean if, you die for someone, you are dead, then who is going to save them. Most bad guys don't honor their word, it's why they are the bad guys. DUH!!!

    The quote from Braking Pint is the heart of the whole book. And quite a few other romances as well What I don't understand is WHY? Why is it, that one person in a relationship thinks they are not good enough, beautiful enough, man/woman enough, whatever enough for the person they supposedly love. Do these people honestly think that their better half is an idiot? They they would/could not choose the one person perfect for themselves. Who ever said that you do no deserve happiness, joy, and love....well they lied. Bit time lied? Every one deserves all of the above. Though the conflict does make for a great story line...

    The FBI, CIA, terrorists, ex-pats, shoot'em up, greed, love and finally acceptance, it;s all here in Braking Point. The characters are realistic and lovable. You care what happens to them. You cheer when the bad guys bite the dust and get ecstatic when things finally go right for our heroes. Yes, there are two, maybe even three, depending on how you look at it, and it's a real twist in the storyline.

     My only complaint with Brockman's style of storytelling, at least in this book, is the timeline jumps. In one chapter alone, the timeline jumps four time, present day, 17 months ago, 4 months ago, present day. It made it a tad confusing for around two-thirds of the book, the BAM! The story flew straight and narrow till the end. It was fast paced and exciting!

     I like Braking Point and will recommend it. I won't read is again, though I may try another Brockman book, just to see what it is like. I five Braking Point 4 out of 5 WOOTS!

Does Art Imitate Life or does Life Imitate Art?????

2010-07-09T11:37:00.000-04:00

I have recently found J. D. Robb, aka Nora Roberts. I like the Dallas/Roarke mysteries. I started with the first book Naked in Death, and am working my way to her latest book... I'm about mid-way through the series with I came across Loyalty in Death, it struck a chord, a hard chord.

Set in New York City in the future (2058 or so) the premise of the book is terrorism. This time home grown. About midway through the book, Dallas, a NYPSD homicide officer requests bomb squad coverage on possible terrorist cites. Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty and the Twin Towers. When I read that I thought to my self, well shit...they're gone. Then I looked to see when the book was written, 1999. Talk about a creepy feeling. It ended up being....whoops no spoilers...guess you will have to read the book after all...LOL!

I remember a Tom Clancy book a few years back, Debt of Honor (1994 I believe) in it a Japanese business man flew a jumbo jet into the Senate building during a joint session. 90 % of our leaders including the Pres, VP , the Cabinet, were killed.

There have been other instances where Life copies art, a couple of kids setting a homeless person on fire in a book led to a couple of kids setting a woman on fire. They didn't like the way she looked at them.

I don't understand why so many can't tell the difference between fact and fiction. Life and video games. In a game, people get shot/blown up/ whatever....when it happens in life, they don't get up to die again. They get buried. People loose family, bury children, loved ones, sisters, brothers, Mothers, Fathers. Dead is Dead. What have 'WE' done to our children? It's is our responsibility to our children, our community our country, to do the best be can. The best we can, not pawn them off on others, blame teachers, the old lady down the street whatever...us, and only us are the beginnings and the ends. Yes everybody that child comes into contact with will influence that child, but it's up to us to set the basics down. Start the molding if you will.

I know I rant, but I do feel strongly about this. It's not the games, or the TV or the movies, it's how we help them deal with what they see and learn. Age appropriate is not just two words thrown together...use you brains and your emotions and , to me at least, the kid has a better chance at being a better person. It's up to us. It starts with us.

Better early than late, DIK Reading Challenge time!!!

2010-06-24T07:54:00.000-04:00

Lord of Scoundrels
Loretta Chase
357 pgs.
Avon
Historical romance

     Not your typical Historical Romance. It has all the typical ingredients for a historical romance, but with many twists in the characters and the plot, which makes for a wonder and exciting read. Yes, it's based in England. Yes, it involves a Peer of the Realm and the last woman on earth. Or so the main male character would have the reader believe. As usual the man involved, the Marquess of Dain had the typical harsh English upbringing, but with a twist. He is a sensitive soul who learns to hide that side of this character through a wild, debauchery type of lifestyle. And since no one can debauch alone, other males are involved. One individual, a Lord Trent, who hangs on the coattails and every word uttered by the Marquess, can you say hero worship! No Lord Trent can not afford the Marquess' lifestyle, but would never admit it. It is his sister, yes that is her, the last woman on earth, who comes to rescue her brother, whether he wants rescuing or not.

     Jessica Trent is a force to be reckoned with. A certified spinster who enjoys her lifestyle and has planned out a way to keep her life just the way she likes it. Gotta love her. The biggest obstacle to achieving her goal is her brother, who in her view, is an idiot. He has fallen under the influence of an even bigger idiot, the Marquess of Dain and Jessica has taken upon herself to save her brother from himself and the Marquess.

     Once the two main characters meet, sparks and bullets begin to fly. There is a connection between these two characters that makes the reader really care what happens to them. One minute you want to smack somebody up side the head and the other you are reaching for a tissue! Everything works out in the end, just not like one would expect it to.

    I give Lord of Scoundrels 5 WOOTS!!!!! Not only do I recommend this as a great read, I would read it again in the future!

I know, I know...but there hasn't been a whole lot goin' on!!!! whine

2010-06-09T12:28:00.000-04:00

For now my life is as boring as it usually is. Thank goodness!!! I've been going to work, coming home, watch TV or read, go to bed. Get up the next day and do it all over again. I'm content. The big deal of the week is the Library's Book Sale! OMG!!! paperbacks for .50 cents, hardbacks for $ 1 to $ 2...plus I support my Library, which I love....so have a good day and support your local Library!

A Day to Remember...

2010-05-31T04:54:00.000-04:00

This is a heart felt Thank You to all Military Personnel and their families across the World. You people Rock!

Well, that went too Quick!!!

2010-05-30T13:07:00.000-04:00

One more day and my vacation is over! Well damn! Where did the days go?

Can't say I didn't have a good time, I had fun, even with the overabundance of heat that we have had here lately. I treated my self to a movie, Prince of Persia, (I do recommend it). Went shopping, more that once. Even had my teeth cleaned. That one is a necessary evil! But it just didn't last long enough. I want more. More shopping, more movies, more days home reading the books I just got!

Oh well, there is a price to be paid for the days that we play. Work! Work! Work! I'm just glad I like my job! ... and look forward to my next vacation. There is a reason to this madness!

It's official, I survived my Birthday!!!

2010-05-28T18:40:00.001-04:00

Yep, I'm now officially 53 years old and counting. I treated myself to a movie and some shopping and have had a nice day. I got a real surprise when I hit up one of my favorite blog sites, Cheryl Brooks Erotic Blog...she dedicated it to me for my birthday. I was blown away! Touched beyond belief. It was a very nice thing to do and I really appreciated it. Cheryl is one of my favorite authors. I love, and own, her books...The Cat Star Chronicles...it's a great story if you like romantic/erotic sci fi. So if you do, look her up at your local bookstore, she's a great storyteller. Well people, till next year....no more birthday blues...see ya!

DIK Reading Challenge Review...I almost forgot to do this....

2010-05-24T14:14:00.000-04:00

Driven
by Eve Kenin
312 pgs.
Shomi (Dorchester Pubilshing)
Futuristic Romance

Set in the frozen Northern hemisphere after an apocalyptic scourge had wiped out 30 percent of the human population. Life is hard and the people harder. Based around the idea of survival, humans try to settle the Waste Lands of the North. Supplies, food, and grain are a must.

When one man set himself up as ruler of the North, no one has the courage to stand up to him. Those that do, die. A sadistic individual, he uses pain and terror to keep those who would stand up, under his rule. Using his trucking business to rule the roads and the territory with an iron fist.

Raina Bowen is determined not to let this madman dictate to her. She is going to win a race to get grain to the settlers and win the prize money she needs to take care ot the little sister she didn't know she had. On the way she 'rescues', or so she thing, Wizard, a fellow trucker and more.

I didn't really like this book, I figured out about three-fourths of the way through, I'd read it before and didn't remember it at all. The characters are two dimensional and don't really have chemistry. The Waste land had more character and depth than the people.

I give this book 2 WOOTS. Flat characters and too predictable. There are those who will love this book, and I'm sure they will be upset with me. It is what it is. Till next time.

It's May 24, four days to B-day!

2010-05-24T12:05:00.000-04:00

Yeah, I know, big deal. But it is a big deal, to me that is. The temps are going to be in the eighties all week long. No rain in sight. Pools aren't even open yet. Crap. This is going to be a miserable week. He in the Heartland, humidity is King. I don't mind the heat...just the humidity that can go with it. Arggg!

Oh well, just have to deal! One down, three to go.

Birthday Blues.....

2010-05-20T08:08:00.000-04:00

Yep, at the end of next week I'll be a year older. May 28 is B-day. A grand whooping 53 years old. I know to a lot of people that is young. One of my co-workers Mom just turned 102, no kidding! To others, ancient. For myself, I don't feel my age, unless you account for the aches and pains in my knees, then I'm over 200! lol Other than that, I don't look my age, definitely don't think my age ( what ever that means) and I'm glad to still be alive. My live has been rather dull, not that I'm complaining, too much.

There are those who life has been filled up with disasters (Hurricane Katrina, the flooding in Nashville etc.) that kind of excitement I can do without, I'm sure they could have done without too. Others have excitement of children graduating High School and College...congrate to you all. Others go even farther by finishing another book, or record, or world tour. Winning the Tour de France, or the Stanly Cup. For me, it's SSDD, and you know, that's all right. I have a son whose life is not great right now, but he is not a quitter. I've received many complements over the years at what a great kid he is etc. So I know my life has not been a waste.

My life might not be the stuff of Nobel Prizes, Academy Awards or Congressional Medals of Honor but...I've done OK. I brought into this world a person who will leave a good mark where ever he goes and what ever he does. That's good. I think I've been the type of person who people will remember fondly and with good humor. And that's good enough for me. Maudlin ain't I. It's no where the end for me, I'm just feelin' the Birthday Blues. Hey, great name for a song, huh? Too bad I can't carry a tune.LOL

Ok, so maybe having a Birthday isn't so bad after all!

I have a love/hate relationship with Spring...

2010-05-06T07:50:00.000-04:00

Allergies abound. Rain abounds. It's cold one morning, and hotter than H*ll that afternoon! Flowers bloom, trees bloom then leaf out...I sneeze, have watery eyes, and get stopped up!

I really like the flowers and the trees, couldn't live with out them. I could do with out all the drama of allergies, though. Ah, what's a body to do. I guess I'll be like an artist...suffer for the beauty of Spring!

Happy Spring people! Pass the tissues!

It's Friday Eve...WooHoo!!!!

2010-04-29T07:37:00.000-04:00

It's also the the end of the month eve...where in the world did April, go and why do all the showers show up every weekend. I know....I know, April showers bring May flowers, but EVERY WEEKEND...that's just too much. Maybe May will have a good weekend or two to enjoy all those flowers were supposed to get.

Hopefully the rest of the year will go a tad slower so we can actually enjoy it! Yeah right!

DIK Reading Challenage Review for April

2010-04-26T09:48:00.000-04:00

Hard to Hold
by Stephanie Tyler
Pgs 370
Bantam Dell
Modern Romance

Modern romance? More like Military romance. There are a few writers using the military as the backgrounds for their romances. Most use the SEALS and the Marines. Sorry all other branches of the military, get your own writers...

This, like many military romances are steeped in realism. The lifestyles are real, the combat situations are real, and the violence is real. Just pick up any newspaper and read it for yourself, without the romance, of course. This may turn a read off, most readers read to escape life not read about it in a fictionalize setting. Don't let that turn you off Tyler's book. It is well written with characters a reader can get involved with and care about. It's set in war torn Africa. Not many books are set in the Dark Continent.

This book grabs you and takes you on a journey you may not be prepared for, but one you will appreciate the deeper you get into the story. Hart to Hold is the first of a trilogy involve three SEALS, friends from childhood. These men grew up fast and hard, circumstances took their innocence, youth and almost their lives. You get introduced to all three friends in Hard to Hold, thought the book is about Jake Hanson and his opportunity to re-claim his humanity and his life. The opportunity comes in the form of Dr. Isabelle Markham.

Both Hanson and Markham have issues, quite a few revolving around trust. Together they learn how to trust each other and their own decisions. For two people who find love a hard emotion to own, much less to hold on to, once trust is earned and given, love connects the two and they complete and complement each other. It's not an easy road. The twists of the plot keep the reader guessing who to trust, who to believe in and who to either cheer for or to hate. It's a great ride.

I give Hard to Hold 5 WOOTS! I can't wait to get my hands on the other two books.

Ah, Arizona, what part of the United States of America do you not understand?

2010-04-24T01:12:00.000-04:00

From the beginning this country represented a place for those who want ed to escape religious prosecution, hunger, homelessness, bigotry, even death for just being themselves. When did that change? Yes, if someone wants to come to this country is should be the legal way. Ask for asylum, get a passport and immigrate, it shouldn't be that hard. I know after Sept. 11, it is more difficult to get in to the U. S., and I understand and most of the time approve what steps are being taken to protect those of us already here. But..isn't there always a but, we as a county can't forget how we were blessed that out ancestors found refuge here. How can we deny others that same opportunity of refuge? We loose sight of this freedom and the responsibility to others who also wish this refuge, we join the ranks of those countries who's citizens disappear in the middle of the night, who's women are mutilated because they are considered less, who young people strap explosives to themselves for the lies of those they should be able to trust. Are we better then these, hell yes we are, we just can't afford to forget it!

"Give me your tired, your poor. Your huddled masses yearning to be free. The wretched refuse of your teeming shore, send these, the homeless tempest-tossed to me. I lift my lamp beside the golden door."

Should we honor these words, or sand blast them off the tablets that made them known to all. Are we living a lie or have we just forgotten?..We can't ever afford to forget!

Happy Earth Day...

2010-04-22T15:42:00.000-04:00

...what did you do for the Earth today? For my self, I am taking the bus to and from work. My lunch did not require cooking, heating up or any other expenditure of energy. Dinner will require enough to nuke leftovers but in a microwave, that's pretty quick. Last but not least, I try to respect this Earth we live on...face it folks, unless something happens in the Space programs across the globe, at this time, this is the only place we have to live. If we take care of it, it will take care of us.

Do One Brave Thing Today...

2010-04-14T11:56:00.000-04:00

I've not had a lot to say here recently, then I saw this on my wall at work. Life is too short to play it safe all the time. Take the time to live your life and enjoy it and your family. You can never tell when life will kick you down and out.

Last year at this time my right knee decided it was time for the arthritis to make it's self really felt. I was off two days and 'hobbled' with a cane for almost three months. It has taken me almost a year to get half way back to normal and added too many pounds with that sorry excuse for a knee.

Guess what happened last week, yep! But it was the left knee. This time I went to a Doctor and got lovely x-rays and a shot to the knee. Also got a script for meds, which I find I'm allergic to, a lovely red rash in a place that can't be scratched in public!!! LOL expect for when it itches.

So don't waste time waiting for the "RIGHT" moment in time, it may never come. And if it does, you may not be able to do anything about it. Enjoy life while you can...don't shuck the responsibilities, I'm not saying that, just make time. It's not always easy, but it beats the alternative! Have a good, I have to go ice my knee now.

Here comes Peter Cotton tail....

2010-04-04T12:00:00.000-04:00

Hoppin' down the bunny trail. I know this is a serious holiday for most of the world. For me to. But, life is too short not to laugh along the way. Even to day. So enjoy your day, however you wish to celebrate it. And allow other the same courtesy.

Happy Easter Everybody!

I have nothing to say...

2010-04-01T08:53:00.000-04:00

April Fool's!!! hahaha...just kidding...I really don't have anything to say today. Maybe next week!

To the End of Another Month...Can you believe it????

2010-03-31T09:31:00.000-04:00

It's the end of March already....yesterday it was January 1...time flies when you are having fun. Tomorrow, July..Can you believe it???

DIK Review...All the Queens Men

2010-03-30T12:15:00.000-04:00

All the Queens Men
Linda Howard
pgs 332
Pocket Books
Mystery Romance

     It took me a bit to figure out the title. I think I get it, but I'm just not sure. I did not consider this a romance novel. It's more of a spy thriller with romance in it. There are three love stories involved, two involving three people, and the third, a father who would do anything for his child. Of course, as with any good book, and this is one, the characters pull you into their lives and their stories. You cry with them, laugh with them, have your heart broken with them, and it's worth every ping, pang and heartbeat.

     John Medina is an enigma, a spy of the highest caliber. he is on a mission with a newly married couple and two other men. In the mountains of Iran a lab is mixing Anthrax for terrorists. The job is to take out the lab, then get the hell out of Dodge. One three go in, the boss, Medina and the new wife, who is also a spy for hire like her husband, stay behind, out of the way. Of course Murphy;s law kicks in and the mission goes to hell fast. Niema listens as her husband of five months is gut shot and blows the lab on the command of Medina.

     Five years later Niema is pulled back into the front lines by Medina. For years Medina had been keeping tabs on Niema, he has desired her since first learning of her from her husband. He kept his distance, thinking she would blame him for her husbands death, she did not. He kept his distance thinking she would get on with her life, she did not. When she didn't move on, he moved in on her, pulling back into the adrenaline rush of the spy biz. Slowly they realize their love for each other.

     The target this time, an illegal arms dealer. The job is to get information only he has about a new explosive device. During the mission Niema discovers the dealers secrets and uses them to the Company's advantage.

     I really like All the Queen's Men, even if I don't get the title, and give it 5 out of 5 WOOTS!

There are times....

2010-03-23T12:44:00.001-04:00

when we need a moment to ourselves. A chance to recharge our batteries. I've known people who will not slow down, who do not know how to take a brake, or just whine that every body is against them having a moment of peace.

BULLSH*T!!!

Take care of yourself first, or you won't be able to take care of anyone else. Take that Calgon moment, a sip of soda and a candle lit moment to peace and tranquility while the rest of the family...well they CAN take care of themselves for a bit.

Hi guys...no reviews today...I'm all Menaged out...for now.

2010-03-22T15:14:00.001-04:00

Yeah right, tired of sex. No way, it's just that I got a bunch of Lisa Kleypas books and I'm having a Kleypas fest, soon. Probably this weekend. My fav's of hers are the Wallflower series and the Runner's series. I've already read these books about 4 or 5 times already and it's about time to do it again! I've have all these books but they are with the rest of my stuff in storage...one of these days.... Oh Well, that's another story for another time.

Ms. M, I really enjoyed joining you in the March Menage Month, it's been fun. I've seen a couple of other reviews on books I've not heard of and think I will look them up in a month or so. TaTa, till next year!

Moonlight To Twilight Blog: March Menage Month!!!

2010-03-19T22:12:00.000-04:00

Moonlight To Twilight Blog: March Menage Month!!!

Review for a Menage Month Madness...

2010-03-19T22:08:00.000-04:00

I read Polar Reaction by Claire Thompson based on the review by Ms. M from the blog The Moonlight to Twilight Blog. She gave a great review on March 9,2010, go read it, it's a good review.

Welcome back, told you, you would like her review...I was right wasn't I...yeah, thought so. I decided to my review a little differently. This story is well written with a lot of heart and sex, sex, and more sex. Between two to three men who later become more.

The story was good, the sex great, but what attracted me more was the psychological play between three men. The curiosity of male sex play, the acceptance that it's ...I hesitate to use the term 'normal', but it's the only one that feels right, so, the acceptance that it's normal behavior, the idea of straight, bi-curious, gay...friendship plus, however you want to say it. For the one 'straight' guy to have feeling that he is unsure of due to his own upbringing and society's mores, the heart ache caused by his confusion. The questioning of his feeling and his fears. Regardless of who the characters are, male or female, this pain of questioning your own sexuality, of your own soul , rings a bell in each and every one of us. I doubt there is a person out there who has not questioned something about themselves and how others see them. We are, after all, only human.

I give Polar Reaction 4.5 out of 5 WOOTS. It's not for everyone, but should be read at least once by everyone.

The problems with some books is....

2010-03-17T13:28:00.000-04:00

they are too darn short! A few of the books I've gotten for Kindle for PC are more like short stories or novella's than a decent book! This review of Fantasmagorical by Annmarie McKenna, is one of those too short stories.

Set on an Caribbean island where anything goes sexually, Evan, yes she's a female, goes with her friend to have a blow out, anything goes, no holds barred sexual experience. Most of her boyfriends have been vanilla in bed and Evan want to see how far she will go to get her fantasies fulfilled.

Gabe and Lance work at the retreat and have a serious relationship going on as well. Even though they are happy with the status quo, they do want to add a third to their duo.

On the first day at the retreat Evan see Gabe and falls head overheels in lust. Soon she is cornered by Gabe and Lance and, well all's well that end's well. She submits to their Domination and a Menage is born.

I really liked the idea behind the story, reading it really caused the heat to rise in my apt. My only complaint would be, it's too dad-burned short!!!!! I feel cheated, only by the quantity of the story, not the quality. As usual Ms. McKenna write a good tale, now if she could just expand her page count, I'd been in heaven.

I give Fantasmagorical 4 out of 5 WOOTS, only because it was way too short.

What one does to win Chocolate!!!!!

2010-03-16T09:46:00.000-04:00

Coming Soon: THE FIRE LORD'S LOVER

A darkly delicious new fantasy world of sizzling romance amid the pageantry of Georgian England.

Please visit: http://www.kathrynekennedy.com/

Besides, Kathryne Kennedy is a great writer and worth the effort!

Menage means three...so three stories of Menage's it is!!!

2010-03-14T22:52:00.000-04:00

I am recovering from a blasted cold, so all I did this weekend was sleep, eat and read...hope you enjoy...

Blackmailed by Annmarie McKenna
Being treated as a non-person by her father her whole life, Caroline Waytt, was surprised when her overbearing father asked her to go for a ride. Little did she know that ride would change her and her brothers lives, in unexpected ways.

Andrew Waytt has a son, but he is not perfect. So he decides to blackmail his daughter into having sex with, and giving birth to a boy with a perfect specimen, Cole Masters. If she did as she was told, and give up her child to him, he would allow her to keep her blind, half-deaf brother out of an institution. Though they would both be thrown out of his house, the only home either had ever know.

When Cole finds out about Waytt's idea, he is disgusted. But after meeting Caroline for the first time, he knows he wants her, and will have her and share her with his best friend Tyler Mc Kenna.

As the story progress, there are many ups and downs. Lives destroyed and lives saved. And a bond that is unshakable.

My only complaint in the story is the over domination of Caroline. The submissiveness is a tad overdone and it detracted from the story. Submissiveness in the bedroom or during sex elsewhere is one thing, but Cole and Tyler act like she can't do anything on her own. Even feed herself. They are uber Alpha to the point, at time, of ridiculousness.

I liked the story overall, but was put out with the uber Alphas. 4 out of 5 WOOTS.

Menage a Magick by Lora Leigh

Set in a different world where magick run throughout, Brianna has been sequestered away from men and brainwashed by a nursemaid to fear men in general but the Wizards in particular. For generations twin Wizards had one mate and she was one of the Princesses of Covenani. Then a disaster upset the traditions, and as the Covenani and the Wizards went their separate ways, the magick started to fail.

In an effort to save their world, the Queen of the Covenani and the Wizards attempt to revive the old ways to stave off the destruction of their world through the loss of the magick.

Betrayal by a loved one, and accepting what can't be changes set Brianna into a new level in her life.

Simple story style compared to her more recent books, I like Menage a Magick and give it 4 out of 5 WOOTS!

Last but not least...
Make Mine Midnight by Annmarie McKenna

After 10 years Mason and Hunter and found their dream girl, again. They loved her from afar in High School, to geeky in their own minds to approach her. But finding her, quite by accident, they intend to make Claire their own.

Claire has always felt herself to be a Wallflower. Till the New Year's Eve party throw by a neighbor and friend. There as she takes notes, and too much punch, she is approached by, not one, no, two gods. As they dance as a three-some Claire finally recognizes Mason and Hunter as two computer geeks she wanted to get to know better in High School, but was too shy to approach.

Does she or doesn't she....does she jump in with both feet for the chance of a lifetime, or does she close the door and play it safe???

I really liked this story, 5 out of 5 WOOTS from me!

It's a Saturday Night and I ain't got nobody...

2010-03-13T20:51:00.000-05:00

staying home on a Saturday night is not fun. I was just at Facebook playing around tying to get to know what in the world I'm doing. Not easy for someone as electronically challenged as I am, but at least I'm trying. Not much going on here so I thought I might see if anyone was out there? Well, are you there? *sigh* didn't think so.

Menage Reviews...late is better than never...

2010-03-11T10:42:00.000-05:00

Raw Silk by Delilah Devlin e-Book

     It starts out simple enough, a middle aged business woman, two younger men, one night of hot sex with no ties or obligations! The only problem is, she thinks its for one night only, one of the men is thinking, good no strings but only one night? the other is thinking, hey, I could make a habit of this fine thang.

     Camille and her business partner, Lacey, own a negligee shop that is expanding by leaps and bounds. Raw Silk has something for every woman, every need, every wish. Well, except for the owners. No men to call their own. One night a bad date getting worse, what could improve the evening but being rescued by two gorgeous fire-fighters. Then being sandwiched between them for a night of hotter than hot sex. WOW.

     As the book progresses so do the sexual encounters, first a manage, then f/f ( guys no mud or jello), even one quick m/m that turns into a little four way. Move over Skyline Chili! It's interesting to see how their one night stands turns into two life time commitments.

     I liked this story, it was an interesting and easy read. I don't know is all the situations could have/would have played out as written, but it was a good read. I give Raw Silk 4 out of 5 WOOTS!

Overheard by Maya Banks e-book
     Luke has a best friend who is also a woman. They have a one-up manship friendship, and Luke is behind. Gracie can hunt, fish and drink with the best of them, but she is having a hard time finding her a Man, with a capital M. She is tired of being asked what pleases her and having to spend the "best" of her sexual encounters on her knees. To date, all her boyfriends have been wimps, at least to her. She wants a man to take control and give her what she wants and need. Spanking , a little bondage, even a manage is what she wants. After overhearing Gracie explain why she dumped her latest boyfriend, Luke decided to give Gracie the best Valentine's Day Present, him...and Wes.

     Luke talks Gracie into a date, then another, then a weekend away. If she is interested, oh yeah, she's interested all right, she just wasn't expecting Wes to show up too. After a major misunderstanding, some major groveling and talking, all works out for the best.

     I like Maya Banks. Her storytelling ability is consistent in every book of hers that I have read. I can just see things happening like they do in her stories. This story is no exception. I give Overheard 4 out of 5 WOOTS!

Will you remember to...

2010-03-10T09:01:00.000-05:00

the time change is this weekend. "Time" to Spring ahead!!! Sunday March 14. Then next Saturday, March 20, is Spring...time to get out the grills and tissues! I am hoping there is no more snow for our area. I'll take rain over snow any day of the week. Here's wishing everyone a happy, hopefully not too sneezy, Spring. Don't over sleep on Mon!

Believe...such a simple word...

2010-03-08T12:59:00.000-05:00

whose meaning is very deep and wonderful. I read a book by Victoria Alexander over the weekend...is was a re-issue of an earlier book of hers by the same name. Avon...Historical Romances...373 pgs. It's a keeper, when I can I will be buying this book and hanging on to it forever! It's a twist on King Arthur/Holy Grail tale involving Galahad, Merlin and a twenty first century teacher who hates the Middle Ages. And where does she end up, just because Merlin is bored! Of course, the middle ages!

I got involved with the book, characters and the story line within the first two pages and enjoyed every moment I was reading till the last page. This is a book worth reading and re-reading, and reading it again. I give this book 5+ out of 5 WOOTS!

If anybody sees this, this is a great book. I recommend it, it's a book worth buying!

Menage...strange word...hot reading

2010-03-04T11:28:00.000-05:00

Three or more...hum??? Good question. Do you have the gumption to take on more than one lover? For myself, probably not. To read about it though, man, it can be very hot reading. Most of the snow has melted away from my apartment this past week and I do believe it was from my choice of reading materials. I had to have the windows open to cool myself down. One can only take so many cold showers.

Strange Attractions by Emma Holly has one of the hottest menages I've ever re-read. I'm not going to spoil it for anyone who wants to give the book a go, but be prepared for some very hot sex scenes, M/M, M/F and M/M/F. It's also get some- 'get out of here' science- that will rock your boat as well. Just a little somethin' somethin' to think about.

Thanks Ms. Moonlight for having the challenge...this is definitely the month for it.

Beware the Ides of March...March 15,

2010-03-01T13:41:00.000-05:00

especially if your name is Caesar! Other than that, enjoy the month of March. My heritage is Scottish, but once a year, I claim Irish cousinship! Yea, St. Patrick's Day!!! March 17. Last, but not least, March 20, Sneezing begins, in other words, SPRING is officially here. Double Yea!! Hopefully no more snow! So wear the Green proudly, keep the tissues at hand, and stay away from guys with sharp, pointy objects, especially if their name is Brutus!

Bye-Bye...

2010-02-26T12:15:00.000-05:00

As we say good bye to another February, full of love and chocolate, rock salt, snow shovels and way too much snow...let us remember the month only comes once a year, but please tell those that you love that you love them, all year long. Even one day of not telling someone that you love them is one day too many, remember there may come a time, God forbid, that they won't be there to tell them, so do it while you can.

That said, let's discuss the snow. . . naw I can't come up with anything either that printable...so let's just pray that it goes and goes soon! Remember just 23 days till SPRING!!! Yeah!

I saw the SUN yesterday!!! Yes Virgina, there is a Sun!

2010-02-25T10:19:00.000-05:00

It was after 4 p.m. when low and behold, the sun broke out from behind the clouds, and lit the skyline up! Then I get this morning to more snow, can't win for loosin', I swear, I will be so glad when this winter is OVER!

DIK Reading Challenge for February....A Kingdon of Dreams

2010-02-22T07:55:00.000-05:00

A Kingdom of Dreams

Judith McNaught

438 pgs.

Pocket Books

Historical Romance

     This was a great book to read in February, it's all about heart! In case you couldn't tell, I'm going to recommend this book to be read at anytime of the year, but this month, well, to me, it made the book even more wonderful.

     This tale is set during the time of Henry VII. The descriptions of the land, the clothes and the politics of the era are wonderfully rich and interesting. Yet the background doesn't overtake the story, it bolsters and enriches it, which is a nice surprise, like finding a pearl in an oyster. There are books out there where the telling of such a historical tale, the details over shadow the story line. Ms McNaught has not let the details get the better of her and used them to enrich her story.

     The characters are well developer, likeable and realistic. They make you care what happens to them. Even the secondary characters are likeable and real. You cheer when things go right and feel the heart strings pull when things go awry.

     Royce Westmorland, Duke of Claymore is a man choosing to end his career as a solider to King Henry VII. When he 'accidentally
kidnaps the two young daughters of the Scottish Lord that is his last campaign. And, from an Abby, no less. Well, in all reality it's his brother, Stephen, that does the kidnapping, but Royce see an opportunity to end his last campaign the King has sent him on with out bloodshed. By using the girls as hostages, Royce homes to get their father to surrender to Henry's will. What he doesn't bargain for is Jenny, the older sister, a whole whopping 17 years old, being as headstrong, stubborn and as cleaver as he is.\

Starting with their first meeting , a fist to the jaw and a foot to the groin, Jenny stands up the the one man in England that everyone, save the King, is afraid of. Jenny peeks Royce's interest, eventually admiration and lust follow. After many misunderstandings, miscommunication, embarrassing moments and some of the funniest dialog and story telling, love blooms between these two.

Even the villains of the story are well developed but not over blown. Their villainy is within the realm of human nature, selfishness, pride and downright heartlessness and cruelty.

Mix the good with the bad and you have a great story. Well told, believable, worth the time of the reader. If Ms. McNaught's other books are as good as A Kingdom of Dreams they would also be worth reading.

I give A Kingdom of Dreams 5 out of 5 WOOTS! Not only worth reading, but reading again and one day again. Would also recommend to friends and family.

Judging these books by their steamy covers - Lifestyle

2010-02-19T15:15:00.000-05:00

Judging these books by their steamy covers - Lifestyle
Who ever let this dip-shit near a pencil, pen, or lap-top needs to have their head examined. 1. Those covers are not steamy! 2. Where do you get your reading material, oh, excuse me, do you even read. 3. did you even think before you decided to let the world know just how stupid you are. The old addage goes: NEVER JUDGE A BOOK BY IT'S COVER hold very true here, even though I have never read any of these books, I have read books written by a couple of these authors, and they were good reads. To bad you can't say the same about your review.

Oh No, More SNOW!!!

2010-02-18T09:16:00.000-05:00

Here in Cincinnati OH we have a record snow fall, 23 inches. A record for February! And low a behold, another storm system is heading our way, a possible 12 inches more may or may not fall on our little heads. Oh well, we've survived so far, here's hoping for the best. Every One to your Shovel's!

And you think you got it bad?????

2010-02-17T09:59:00.000-05:00

and here you think you got it bad with un-shovled sidewalks, uncleared side streets and lets not forget the highways and by-ways! Slush city! Ode to Spring, can it and the sneezing come too soon!!!

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow...I'm moving South!!!

2010-02-16T14:34:00.000-05:00

Yeah, yeah I know, once I get there and summer rolls around I'll gripe about the heat and humidity! But this is getting out of hand. So far we here in the Queen City (Cincinnati OH) have hit , if I heard the news this morning correctly, over 15 inches, depends on which news channel ya listen to.

I know we have a lot less than the East Coast, but hey, that's there, this is here and I'm done in. Very rarely do people clean off their sidewalks. So now we have new fluff over rough ice. Nice way to brake an ankle. I walk about 2 city blocks to the bus stop, I ended up on the edge of a main thoroughfare because the sidewalks were down right dangerous. I'm just glad traffic was really light this morning...I don't know what I'm going to do on the way home. Broken ankle v.s. hit by car...big decision! Either wish me luck or pray I make it home. Thanks either way...;)

Sunday is Valentine's Day...

2010-02-12T10:34:00.000-05:00

May Eros find you and bless you with the love of your life. Have a good weekend and a happy day!!!XOXO

I really Hate Groundhogs....

2010-02-08T13:43:00.000-05:00

It snowed again this weekend. I can't complain too much, instead of 6 to 8 inches, we got about 2 1/2. Not bad, if people would shovel their sidewalks! There are those of us who do not have a car or want to be 'green' by taking mass transit. It's a pain in the ankle to walk on un-cleared sidewalks. Once the slush has re-frozen it really makes for a painful experience to walk anywhere. And, it's going to snow more tonight!!!

Oh well, I keep telling my self Spring is coming, then I get to sneeze my head off. Such fun. Have a good day, I figure if I make it home in one piece and not too late, my day will have been just peachy keen!

Quote for the Day...

2010-02-05T10:32:00.000-05:00

"The Proper function of man is to live, not to exist, I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time." Jack London

Ah, right Jack...sure, let me get back to you on that one. Not everyone can boast being a published author, much less a successful one. Or an artist, or the CEO of a major company. Most of us are just glad to see the end of another day. Save and sound along with our families.

For myself, my life has been OK, not great, not bad, just OK. I can live with that. I have done something with my life that I am proud of. My son turned 21 last year, and even though he is like many his age, struggling with the economy, self discovery and the like, he is a great person. I would like to think I had a hand in that. I know he was a great kid growing up, yes he had his problems, who doesn't, but we worked through them and both of us are better for the trials and tribulations. I am very proud of my son and love him dearly! I do believe in him and know he will go as far as his imagination will take him.

That's what February will do to you...smack you in the heart when you're not looking!!!

It's February, and it's still cold out side...

2010-02-01T12:08:00.000-05:00

As I walked to the bus stop this morning the temperature on the IGA sign read, a whopping 22 degrees. Heat Wave! Last week is was in the teens with wind chills to give frostbite to a polar bear! The walk was half way nice this morning...no wind.

I'm still working on my reading challenges, and having a great time, especially with DIK's challenge. I've never written a review on a book I had read. Had plenty of opinions, but never put anything into writing. It's been a challenge in it's self. I don't want to hurt any one's feeling, I want to get across the good/bad things about the books without giving too much away. I hate spoilers. It's been a good exercise for me.

Whoops, brake over, gotta get back to work...See ya later...;)

I recommend....

2010-01-30T17:13:00.000-05:00

I just read a great blog involving Terry Spear's newest book Legend of the White Wolf. The Alpha Male, Cameron got a reading from Arwen on her site, tarot by arwen, to me a inventive way to introduce not only the book but one of the lead characters as well. I enjoyed visiting the site and plan to go back again. Try if for yourself...who knows what is in the cards...
Cameron's Tarot Reading

Of course I would never turn down the offer of winning a free book, especially from Terry! Oh!, Hi Terry! Whoops.

Gigglesnorts....

2010-01-28T17:06:00.000-05:00

I have done this on more than one occasion. Really! You get to laughing to hard, and are trying to either calm down and get yourself under control, or you have just lost control completely. And then it hits...the GIGGLESNORT! When it happens, everything stops. All talking, all eating, all whatever....and everybody stares at YOU! There are a couple of things you can do, turn red as a beet, try crawling under the furniture, hang your head and cry, or just smile real big and look people in the eyes daring them to say a word. *Gigglesnort* a sound, not for the fainthearted! but one that can be carried off only by the bravehearts of the world. So be a braveheart and carry on!

Thanks Kris for putting the word into my head!

I need a BORING book....

2010-01-27T11:41:00.000-05:00

I woke up on Tues morn at 2:30 a.m. with a migraine. Couldn't be back to sleep but I did make it to work that day. My son and his girlfriend took me shopping last night and we ate MickyD's a little on the late side. Drinking cola at 9:30 p.m. didn't used to bother me. Last night it bothered me. I was reading Sabrina Jeffries new book The Truth About Lord Stoneville...great read by the way...looked at the clock, it's midnight and I'm not sleepy. Figuring I could go for a bit more I went back to my book. Looked over, it's 1:30 a.m., still not sleepy. Crap! Look again, it's 2:20 a.m., I have been up for 24 hours. Double Crap! I try laying down to get a nap in before I have to get up at 5 a.m. I may have dosed but no real sleep.

It's going on 33 hours. I'm just waiting for the hallucinations! I don't get home before 5 p.m. By then it will be 38 hours as counting....

DIK Challenge 2010-January Review

2010-01-25T10:15:00.000-05:00

Wow, writing up a review is hard. I don't like to give too much away but still want to get the essence on paper. This is my first review, so be patient with me. Thanks.

The Man Must Marry
Janet Chapman
340 pgs.
PocketStar Books
November 2008
Modern Romance

     A sweet and quirky tale of two opposites who are attracted to each other, but one lets her part keep her from living her future.

     As a favor to an older man she has only known from six weeks, Willamina Kent travels to New York City from Keelstone Cove, Maine to proxy vote Abram Sinclair's shares in his company, Tidewater International. At stake is a world-wide shipping company and it's employees. Up for grabs is the position of CEO of the company, the men up for the position are Abram's three grandsons.

     From the very first, Willamina, is out of her element. Willa is a woman who owns her own business, hand made custom caskets, in a small town on the coast of Maine.  Though she is a very good business woman, Willa is sure the city is out to get her, never having been in heels before, she is a tad klutzy. Even the elevators at Tidewater seemed to be out to get her. One eats her luggage as she exits it to head for the board meeting. And that is a good day.

     As Sam Sinclair, grandson number one, notes in the opening of the book...
     "Abram sent them a partridge! Her hair, which probably started out as a neat bun, was disassembling around her face. Though she couldn't be a day older than thirty, the shapeless brown suit she was waring was more appropriate for someone twice her age. half of the blouse hung out below the jacket. Both of her stockings had runs, the overnight bag at her feet the culprit. The woman truly resembles a partridge, her plain brown feathers rumpled and sadly outdated.
     She looked exactly like a Willamina."

     There are more laughs and huggable moments throughout the book. It's a sweet story of self discovery and finding love in the most unexpected places. The characters are well developed and believable. You want to fuss at them at times because they seem so real and you want to help keep them from messing up their lives anymore than they already have. Sound familiar, maybe to close to home. I think that is one the the more endearing qualities of the book. I can imagine myself in their shoes.

     I give this book 4 out of 5 WOOTS.

Weekend...Yea!

2010-01-23T08:08:00.000-05:00

The weekend is here and I decided to sleep in. Of course, Zero decided I wasn't allowed to. So here I am wanting coffee and denying myself, because after this....I'm going back to bed! The cats and been fed and given fresh water...at this time Zero is eating out of Smoky's bowl. She's just laying at my feet watching him, don't worry, she will get him back later. Probably by eating out of his bowl. Or maybe she will just walk up to him, calmly, then smack the crap out of him. Poor guy never knows what she'll do. Me either, that's the fun of it...

Tomorrow or possibly Monday, I start posting my Challenge reads. I tell you writing a review is hard. I don't want to give to much away, I never like spoilers. But, at times there's just no help for it. I guess well see how well I do...wish me luck. See ya tomorrow!

TGIF

2010-01-22T07:44:00.000-05:00

For me this has been a short week, Monday was one of the many Monday holidays I get to enjoy! For a short week, it sure was a long one, but it's over now, almost. Time for the WEEKEND. To bad it's only 2 days long. Oh well, better than nothing.

I know I've talked about my cats before and here I go again. (Tells you how interesting my life is...) last night Zero decided to make a bed in my lap. Which was just fine with me. Smoky did have problems with his position, his tail, which never stays still, kept smacking her in the face. I must admit she did put up with it for awhile, then started trying to bite his tail as it passed by. It was funny, smack, bite, smack, bite...finally she gave up and jumped off the bed. Zero gave her a WTF is your problem look, and just watched her walk away, her tail swishing with every step!!!

Hope everybody had a good and safe weekend. I'm still reading and will start posting my read next week....

Hump Day Blues

2010-01-20T18:43:00.000-05:00

It's Wednesday. The middle of the work week, two days till the weekend. And I'm bored. Not having a TV isn't really all that hard to deal with, till you have a day like today. Weather is cold and rainy. I've got a sinus headache and reading is hard. Netflix is same ole, same ole stuff. So here I am whining. Maybe tomorrow will be better. What I'm really doing to trying to waste time so I'll not have to do dishes tonight. If I delay long enough, crap it's only 6:30 p.m., I'll not feel too bad about putting them off one more day. Can't think of anything else to gripe about, so I guess I'll go do the, shudder, dishes...shudder, again!

Gotta love the cats....

2010-01-18T09:30:00.000-05:00

I've been trying to set up my links for my challenges, and still having problems. Oh well it's just me I'm sure. I'll figure it out eventually...in the mean time...

I was fixing breakfast after an early morning failure on the linkage...and had left my computer on. After a bit my screensaver came up, at least one thing was working...it's of a koi pond...very relaxing...I always new I'd have a koi pond of my own one day.

Anyway...while fixing eggs and ham, no not the green kind, I happened to look over and found my cat, Smoky, sitting in my chair, staring at the computer. I could here the music attached to my screensaver and knew she was watching the fish swim by...it was hilarious...she would hear something behind her, the other cat, but wouldn't take her eyes off the screen. Her ears would just swivel to catch other sounds. She is such a great cat, love her dearly. Well, I love both of them, Smoky is a funnier feline.

Computer Illiterate

2010-01-17T17:57:00.000-05:00

That's me in a nut shell. I've been trying to set a list for my challenges through Bloggers gadgets. I got the gadget named, even got the buttons in place, I think. But nothing shows up on my blog. I know it's something I'm doing wrong, but I can't figure it out. I followed the directions, even went to the help section...still nada. I'm frustrated. I'll try again later. If anyone who reads this and can help, I'm not to proud to ask...HELP ME!!!! Thank you.

I know, I know...

2010-01-16T18:28:00.000-05:00

I'm supposed to be reading books for the three challenges I have insanely signed up for, but I have re-discovered Shelly Laurenston. I now have 5 of her books on Kindle for PC. Once started I couldn't stop till I've read all 5, in order. She write shifter stories, not were stories, shifter. Shifter lions, shifter tigers, and shifter bears, oh my! They are hilarious. The characters are those you can say, hey, I know someone like that, except they don't grow excessive hair and claws, but I still know that type. Or a few lucky ones may say, hey, I resemble that remark!!!LOL There are a lot of books out there that write about shifter/were's and what have you. Most are pretty good...Kendra Leigh Castle and Carrie Vaughn being two of my fav's. Each has their own style and prose and all are great reads, at time a laugh a min. At time serious. But still great reads. I add Shelly to my list of must haves.

Hope every body has a great weekend...till later...;)

I know...I'll review Shelly's books along with the other's on my challange list...two birds with one stone kind of thing...hee, I'm so good!

It's Friday, the end of the week...and trip down memory lane.

2010-01-15T20:20:00.000-05:00

I saw Watchmen to day. It was a good movie over all, though very depressing. Those who had taken upon themselves to protect us from evil, were sometimes, themselves evil. It's a great mirror into the very heart of our society.

It was a real trip watching about the moon landing, Vietnam, Nixon and that whole era. I grew up in that time, I remember the shots of the moon landing, 1969. Wow, has it been that long, 41 years. I remember Vietnam, the Kennedy assassination, Flower Power, free love and all the other ism's of the day. The more things change, the more they stay the same.

I would recommend seeing Watchmen, it's as acid trip waiting to happen to those who lived through the time. And a comic book reality trip for those who came after us.

I finally have Coffee...

2010-01-14T17:43:00.000-05:00

I made it to the grocery last night and picked up a few things. At the top of the list was COFFEE! Finally, I'm in heaven. Tomorrow I'm taking the day off and having a four day weekend. I have a few books to read for the challenges I've signed up for. I'm up to three, yeah I know a glutton for punishment, but I do love to read. And they are all three different...this should prove to be fun. Wish me luck. I already have 5 read for two of the challenges, I cheat, the books I'm reading do qualify for both, and one read for the newest challenge.

Once I get started reading this weekend, you guys may not see me till I come up for air, sometime next week...lol

It's time to feed the cats and fix dinner, so, Later people have a good weekend.

Wednesday Hump Day

2010-01-13T05:27:00.000-05:00

Well today is Hump Day, the middle of the week. I'm looking forward to this weekend, it's a three-day weekend. President's Day. Gotta love those Monday holidays. Don't expect anything but the same old grind today, so watch something come up. Could be interesting. Sorry this isn't a more exciting blog, but it's too early in the morning for me and I'm out of coffee!

The Cat's are at it Again!

2010-01-11T15:45:00.000-05:00

After the episode with the spaghetti yesterday, I ran the sweeper and cleaned up all the bits and pieces of spaghetti. Boy did I get dirty looks from both cats. Well, I woke up this morning with a migraine, ended up staying home and sleeping in. When I finally woke up, I found Smoky on my bed playing with, you guessed it, spaghetti. I leaned over to look her in the eye, and she did look sheepish, and figured what the heck, so we played with the pieces of spaghetti for a little bit. Then I cleaned up my bed. I know when I do laundry this weekend I'm going to have to really shake out the sheet and comforter. The thought of wet spaghetti in my clean sheets, yuk!

Guess I have to run the sweeper again, don't I. Crap!

Cat's Rule...

2010-01-10T15:45:00.000-05:00

I was reading one of my challenges books last night and had to stop because of my cat, Smoky. She looks like a Russian Blue except for her eyes which are mostly yellow. I fixed spaghetti last night for dinner and must of dropped a few on the floor. Well, she found a piece or two. There is nothing like hearing a commotion in the kitchen and seeing a cat walk out, calm as you please, with a piece of dried spaghetti in her mouth. My other cat, Zero, blame my son he named him, was chasing her trying to swat the spaghetti. I couldn't stop laughing!!! He finally broke the piece she had to get a piece of his own. Too much!

Later I caught Smoky in the kitchen again trying for another piece of spaghetti. She had one paw on a piece while trying to snare it with the claws of the other paw. Yup, you guessed it, the thing broke and went flying. The look on her face was priceless...OOOO, something to chase!!! Both cats hit heads trying for the run away piece. Again my reading was interrupted while I wiped the tears from my eyes! Gotta love a cat, hairballs and all. EEEWWW! Yuck, hairballs!

Oh, and speaking of my challenges, I've finally decided on my rating systems, WOOTS! from the emoticons. I love that little smiley face on legs with arms that go up when he says "WOOT!"
1 WOOT - Boring, skip it unless you need helping sleeping
2 WOOTS - Do able, but needs some work, good story bad telling, disjointed
3 WOOTS - Good story, fair telling, characters need work
4 WOOTS - Good story, good telling, good characters, good for 1 read
5 WOOTS - Great everything, read more by the same author, read again and tell friends...

I'll be posting my reviews the last week of each month. So hopfully I'll 'see' you then.

It's Still Snowing...

2010-01-09T13:35:00.000-05:00

I read late into the night, so I woke up late this morning. And, yes, it's still snowing. Not real hard, not even enough to cover the ground, much. It's just the simple fact, enough is enough...OY!

As I said before, I love snow, but this is ridiculous. Really I shouldn't complain, I know other part of the country have gotten more then us. My son included and he is only in the next county over. He called last night to make sure I was doing OK, AAWWWW! and told me he was taking the dog, Blue Tick Hound, very short hair, out to do her thing. First he almost couldn't get out the back door the wind had a drift up against it about 3 feet. Getting rid of that was the first obstacle, then he had to shove the dog out the door. I would have loved to seen that. Leda is a big, skinny dog. She comes up to Richard mid-thigh, and he's 6 ft 4 in. Big Dog. But a big baby too, very friendly, hates snow as much as I do. Anyway, Leda took the quickest business run and ran for the covers. My son said it look like a bit of Alaskan tundra had dropped in their back yard. About 6 to 7 inches of snow. Here we got 3 to 4 inches. It's all relative.

So I'm staying in as long as I can, I do need to clean house today anyway, and there are always dishes to do. Naw, they can wait till tomorrow, I have reading to do...I'll begin posting what I've read and the links involved, hopefully, the last week of the month. I know enough about computers to be dangerous...not savvy...wish me luck. See ya later...

It's White...It's Cold...It's Snow!!!!

2010-01-08T15:30:00.000-05:00

On my way into work this morning it was 10 degrees with a windchill of 0 degrees, yes that's right, ZERO. Then the wind would gust and I have no idea how cold it got, but I do have a understanding in how a popcicle feels! CCOOLLDD!

I love snow, I really do as long as it stays off the sidewalks and the streets, and oh yeah, the cars. Snow people, snow dragons, snow forts what ever you desire it's all good by me as long as I don't have to walk through it to and from the bus stop. Thanks to all those wonderful people who clean their sidewalks off, you are a rare bunch. To those who don't...well...you figured it out. Till later....

I'm Back and it's such a Grind!!!

2010-01-05T14:33:00.000-05:00

I've been back to work for two whole days. Even after being off for 10 days, it's like I've never left. SSDD. Oh well, I'm better off than a lot of people, I still have a job.

I have signed up to do two, yes two, book challenges. Both are romance, and I'll be blogging my opinions here of the books I read with a link back to the Challenge web sites. I hope you enjoy reading my thought, hey come to think of it, join me.
Whoops, gotta go back to work, brake time if over. I'll be back later with the links to the Challenge sites. Till then, take a load off and read a book!

I owe, I own so it's back to work I go...

2010-01-03T09:10:00.000-05:00

I've been on vacation the last 10 days and have to return to work on Monday. Yuk! I love my job, I really do, but I have my days and nights mixed up. I went to bed around 3 a.m., drifted off to sleep sometime after 4 a.m. and was awakened by my cat around 8 a.m. or so. I already had strong coffee in the coffee maker to brew all I had to do was turn it on. It's not really helping, I'm still sleepy. Also very stubborn, I will stay awake all day, to sleep tonight. I'll probably be so wound up by tonight I won't be able to sleep anyway. Just my luck...LOL.

I've started to put together my list of books I'm reading for DIK's 2010 Challenge. I was going for two from each of the Islanders list, one I had not read and one I had but wanted to read again. That would have made 52 books, I reduced it to those I haven't read but want to give a try. I'm down to 26, in a year. I should be able to do this, most of the books are at my local library and that's a help. I'll be back with the reviews as I get done. Wish me luck!

I have a Favor to ask of everyone who reads this...

2010-01-02T16:48:00.000-05:00

If you would be willing, I need to ask for a little of your time. I have found a web sight that helps those who can't help themselves. I'm talking of the animals that we share this Earth with. This request what brought on by a web friends dog, Peaches...the puppy was having tummy problems....after a couple of vet visits it was found out that the dog had intestinal problems that could have killed the puppy, quite painfully. It got me thinking, what is the puppy's owner could not have had the money to pay for the vet's visits, what would the dog had gone through. Peaches is at home now, wearing one of those cones around her neck...I've seen her picture and the poor puppy looks. I don't know, lost, is the best word I can come up with...now for my favor...there is a web site that donates food to shelters across the U.S., all one has to do is click the button on the sight and if you want, they even have a site to shop, they have many cute item's up for sale. Click to Give@ The Animal Rescue Site...is the place.... Every time the button is clicked, .6 of a bowl is donated. The more the merrier, so please go to the sight and click away. It doesn't cost any one any money, unless you wish to buy something. I have a pair of amethyst earrings, didn't cost much and have received many complements on.

So if you would consider, please click to feed.

There are other places to visit, on this site,Hunger, Brest Cancer, Rainforest, Child Literacy...any help you want to give I'm sure would be appreciated. Thank you for your consideration.

2010 is finally here...

2010-01-01T18:56:00.000-05:00

I know it's only one day into the new year...but I had to say,Yay!!!! So far today has gone slowly, I have to be back to work on Monday. Vacation time is over. BooHoo! Oh well, such is the way of the world. You go to work, make money, pay bills. Then do it all over again. I know I can't change it, but maybe I can spice up my corner up a bit. How, I have to clue, this is one of those fly by the seat of your pants moments. Have a good day people, see ya later.

Out with 2009 & in with 2010

2009-12-31T08:09:00.000-05:00

I am hoping and praying the curse of 2009, stays in 2009. Bad economy, loss of jobs, ill health, depression, what ever was your ill, may it end tonight and a shinning future be ahead of you.

I don't make to goals for the new year, I just try to be a better person all the way around. Every one has the right to be who they are, the way they are. Accept what you can not change, for God made us all, they way we are, if you don't like it, take it up with Him.

For everybody else, have a good and blessed New Year. See you later.

Avatar...the movie

2009-12-29T21:16:00.000-05:00

I was invited by my son and his girlfriend to go see Avatar this afternoon. It is a great film. Plenty of action, color, ideas you name it, it's in this film. Cameron out did him self. It's too bad that most of those who go see it will only come away with the entertainment value and ignore the social responsibility commentary that is the basis of the film. It would be nice if people would pay attention to what WE are doing to our own home, if we mess up this planet, where will we go.

My Take on Politicians

2009-12-28T23:12:00.001-05:00

Like any other group, it's not all of them, but it seems the trend is to be most of them. They are CROOKED. Doesn't seem to matter what country they are in, what position they hold, whatever. They use the power behind their office for personal gain. Sex, money, more power, what have you. I just read a out the governor of an Indian territory involved in a possible sex scandal. India is not alone, America, England and France have also had their unfair share of these leaches.

To me the fault these people are in power is half ours, the people who vote for them and the other half of the fault lies within the people who abuse our trust. For that is what our votes are, a matter of trust, to be true to the word that was given, the oath of office and to their selves, how would they like it if they were betrayed by those they trusted!

Unfortunately, the whole system world wide is screwed up. But it is better than what it has been. It would just be nice to have the people who run for offices, at all levels, live up to their humanity and be the best they can be.

My thanks to those who try to put their constituents first and do the right thing. I know it's not much, but it is from the heart.

I survived Christmas,

2009-12-26T11:57:00.000-05:00

one more time. I love my son, I really do. But this calling and saying "Hey come on over, someone will pick you up in 15 min. " is getting a little old! Yeah, at least he called. Spent the evening with his girlfriends family, I don't have any family in the city, sheesh, the state. It was a very nice evening, the family, as usual, loud and friendly. I was blessed to be apart of it.

So now we face a new year, so this is something to look forward to. I can only hope and pray that this year is better than the last. More jobs, more security, less war and hatred. I don't care the color of your skin, how you worship God, or even if you don't, we all are in the same boat and have to depend on each other to survive. I think it is about time we grew up and started thinking beyond ourselves and started thinking of each other.

So I wish every Man, Woman and Child on Earth, a peaceful and happy New Year. May 2010 be the year of answered and granted prayers and wishes. Tolerance and acceptance. We can do it, we have the capability, it's whether or not we choose to. Let us choose wisely.

Christmas Blues...

2009-12-24T15:34:00.000-05:00

Well it's Christmas Eve and from the looks of it, I'll be spending Christmas alone, again. My Son moved in with his Girlfriend and the lot of us, her kids included, we supposed to spend Christmas with her family. I felt happy that they would include me in the celebrations. So far I've not heard a word about anything. I know her ex was giving her fits about who was getting the kids this Christmas, their first one apart. So...I guess the get together is up in the air and I have been forgotten. That's ok believe it or not, I do understand. The kids come first, children always should come first. I just hope to get a phone call out of my son. Sheesh, even an e-mail would be ok. I guess I'll just have to wait and see.

To any one who read this lament...Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday's and Happy New Year too. Our differences should be celebrated not glaringly allowed to destroy us and the season.

Book challenges....are you up to one....

2009-12-22T14:46:00.001-05:00

I don't know if I am never having done one before. But I do love to read and since I don't have a working TV at this time, I have time once I get home. So....Desert Island Keepers is having a Book Challenge for 2010. They have listed 188 books, favs of the Keepers, and they do look interesting. After reading through the list I find that I have already read 53 of the 188. There are still a lot of books to choose from and new authors to boot. I'm up to the challenge, at least that is what I'm telling myself. LOL

I've been thinking...

2009-11-01T19:19:00.000-05:00

I went out with my son and his girlfriend last night. We meet her Mother and had a very nice dinner. Afterwards we went to the movies. "Law Abiding Citizen" is a great film one of those that not only has glam and blam entertainment value, but also makes you think. I've worked in the legal field for the last 12 years and found this film disturbing and very acurate. Unfortuntly. I still believe in our legal system, it's the best one in the world, though it does have it's flaws. And sometimes those flaws are glaring. The major flaw that I have found is that it's run by us. Human beings and we are defently flawed. Not all are bad, though there are many out there. Not all are good either. We just are.

It suprises me sometimes at the stupidity of the human race. We try to kill off those who are different, either in looks, religious belifs, gender, sexual orientation, anything that can lable someone as different. Why? I don't care what you call the Surpreme Being that started this whole mess, there is only one and we all call him something different. He gave us the greatest gift, life and free will. Choises are our to make, mistakes are ours to make, forgivness is ours to bestow. Even if it's too ourselves.

2009-10-29T14:24:00.000-04:00

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