Archives for August, 2012
Military wives are independent, well, because there’s really no choice. Hubby’s gone – things break – they have to be fixed. My husband served in the Air Force for twenty-two years, so I should have the Wonder Woman gig so perfected my drawers overflow with gold-plated bras and bullet-deflecting bracelets. Imagine my surprise when I [...]
I recently read an article called “10 Things to Do Even If They Judge You.” The #4 thing jumped out at me: Lock yourself away from the world and work on your goals. I realized that I’d been longing to lock myself away and write another book, but I’d been denying this dream, worried that [...]
I just bought a house on Possum Kingdom Lake. It’s a silly name, but PK (as it’s known) is truly one of the prettiest lakes in Texas. My new home is lovely, too, with Spanish tile floors to keep my tootsies cool on a hot Texas summer day, four bedrooms so my children can visit [...]
I was at the grocery store with the Geezer picking up random things when we ended up in the ice cream aisle. Now I have friends who have one favorite flavor and that is what they get. Every time. When I was a kid there were a few basic flavors that mom would bring home [...]
A while ago, our local radio station did a fun bit. They hosted callers who answered the question: What’s your anthem? In other words, if your life had a soundtrack, what song would we hear when you entered the room? I thought it was such an interesting question. And the answers that the callers gave [...]
Hello Goddesses and readers! I’m thrilled to be visiting today and thanks to Madeline for inviting me and to Sheridan for making this so easy! It’s August and it’s a busy time in the Brisbin household. Of course, for many. . many. . many. . many years it meant back-to-school time and we would be [...]
Kids are starting to head back to school, August is half through and the promise of cooler fall weather is (hopefully) closer to a reality. As a celebration, Fun Contest Saturday is all about summer fun! Share the top three highlights of your summer and we will pick three random commenters to win one of [...]
Your trip started innocently enough: a relaxing cruise in the Caribbean where you enjoy scrumptious food, entertainment and the bright sun as you enjoy your time on desk. One peaceful afternoon, you have settled in your lounge chair with a cold drink by your side, a good book in hand and Paolo, the bartender, catering [...]
