Where were you this summer?
I escaped the summer heat and headed northeast to Nova Scotia and Maine. It was my first time in Halifax, Nova Scotia, a town filled with experienced ship builders, wonderful food and interesting history. The Lighthouse on Peggy’s Cove was a highlight. I never dreamed of being an invited author to a retreat in Halifax, and what a treat it was. Meeting other authors and hearing about their journeys was enlightening. I was able to interview several authors for my ‘Story Garden’ media series that will be up in the near future.
Plus summer is always a fun time not just for you to escape but friends and family visiting you as well. My friend, Lorraine Taylor, author of ‘Be Brand You’ came to town on her way to showcasing her book at an event in Colorado. I had fun giving her a quick tour of some highlights of Houston and surrounding areas.
Art Surprise
I had fun teaching my little great nephews some new art tricks. They thought it was magical. This technique is called ‘marbling’ by some artists. Email me for details … !
Summer tours
I had a great week showing my friend Lorraine Taylor some highlights of Houston and surrounding areas. She is so inspiring to be around. If you have not heard her speak or read her book ‘Be Brand You’ then it is a must. Lorraine has not received international acclaim for nothing. Check out the sunset. Hope one day you can experience our beautiful sunsets.
Your moment to shine!
Share your favorite (clean!) tongue twister, joke or saying by sending it to me along with your name and state or country and I may share it in my newsletter or blog. Here is one of mine… from around 1813 by John Harris.
Peter Piper
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers;
A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked;
If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers,
Where’s the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked?
I can wait to read your favorite or your child’s favorite one!
How to Make your own Ice cream sandwiches
- Bake your favorite cookie
- Let them cool all the way
- Scoop out your favorite ice cream and spread on one of the cookies.
- When finished place a second cookie on top
Voila, you just made an ice cream sandwich. Enjoy every bite!
Harry the Camel is ready for preorder!
Story summary: Harry does not like being a camel, but one day certain events happen and he discovers being a camel is great. Moral of the story: Nothing is better than who you are!
You can order at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Magrudy’s and OC Publishing.
