Monthly Archives: May 2014

I’m sitting on the couch facing south looking out through the French Doors.  My view is this…the pool’s water so blue and so inviting…beckoning me as if to say the water’s fine; come on in. The pool’s border and patio the color of sand; reminds me of walking on the beach.  Beyond the screen covering the pool area; is our back paddock, vibrant green grass contrasted by navy blue sky with white billowing brewing thunderhead clouds,  green oaks standing tall, leaves blowing in the pre-storm breeze, the sounds of thunder penetrating through the closed up house and music blaring-Tom Petty’s song, ‘I won’t back down’ coming from Mark’s boom box….  I just finished eating a juicy peach, picked from our yard, first year’s crop.  So cool, having fruit and vegetables straight from the earth in your own backyard.

Sunday starts a new month, and to me the official beginning of summer…June, July, and August.. I have always loved summer; swimming, wearing ‘beachy’ outfits, going to the beach, barbecues, reading good books, seeing good movies, falling in love all over again with life and the ones I share it with.  It’s also a great time for creating something new.  The regular shows on TV are done for the season…the regular routines are put away for the season…and summer is like one big gigantic canvas just waiting for me to play with, inspiring, growing, and learning.  Just like the ripe peaches, blackberries, pears, tomatoes, green beans just bursting with juiciness ready to be savored and enjoyed… there’s so much to love and do or not do during the summer months.

I usually try to come up with a plan of what my goals and intentions are…and before the first week is over; they have backfired.  Like school being let out for the summer, I feel the same sense of freedom I used to feel as a kid but unlike it was then; now I’m still working and have lots of responsibilities.  So this year I’m coming out with a new intention… I think.  First I’m putting away any agendas (of how summer is ‘supposed to be)………yea!  And then I’m creating a new plan….And that is to keep the spirit of summer alive and well; by holding it hand in hand with my regular routines coloring them both with the art of sunshine.

Last night Frank asked me if it was going to rain…the sky looked really dark and full, as if the heavens would burst open at any moment and just let loose……..  I answered, “I think there’s a fifty/fifty chance…Either it will or it won’t….  No way I could lose that one…

And I don’t think I’ll loose this one either……………:)

Last Saturday I had a book signing at a local café.  The turnout was small, I had envisioned a much larger crowd.  But the people who came, made it a very special day and least I forget, my unofficial but official agent, Michael- my son, was with me as well.  Old friends, new ones, and surprises….I was touched and honored by all.  Thank You again, for those of you who came out to support me and purchase my book and in a couple of cases, two.

Wednesday night I went to Barnes & Noble in the Villages, just south of Belleview where I live.  I looked for my book, couldn’t find it…so I asked for one of the sales people to help, who brought in the manager.  Not only did they find my book, they had me sign it and then they put a label on the front cover that read, autographed copy.  Then they proceeded to put it on a stand on the main counter, in a place that every one could see it.

my book in Barnes & Noble

I felt so honored.  Actually I felt many emotions, mostly happiness and joy.  Many times while I was in the process of writing my novel I would visit Barnes & Noble and look at all the new books, fiction and otherwise and envision mine up there as well.  At first I couldn’t imagine it or believe it was possible…the ‘mountain’ seemed so high.  I hadn’t even picked out a cover for my book yet.  But then one night I just saw it.  I saw it in mind clear as could be, Sunny’s Story, on the bookshelf with the others.  And for the first time since I’d begun this journey I actually believed that my book could be there as well.

So on Wednesday night when I saw my book, it was as if my dream had come home to meet me.  So special.  And even as a writer I find it hard to put into words the feelings I felt.  But I know this…for the rest of the night and the next day too; I kept smiling and thanking God for this dream come true.  Me, a real life author….imagine that!

I’ll be signing books this Saturday at 11 am at BD Beans Café.  I hope to see you there!

so I’ve missed a couple of Fridays to write…my designated blog day.  Sorry.

I went on a four day trip with my husband, came home and have been busy taking care of my family and home; promoting and marketing my book, and in between squeezing in time to write and paint.  Like all of you, lots of things to do and love.

But I do want to say a big shout out there to all the mom’s…hoping you had a wonderful Mother’s Day.  In one way or another all women are mother’s.  We’re either having babies, taking care of loved ones, creating and birthing projects- like books, homes, paintings, businesses, etc.  It’s in our DNA, to nurture, love and create.

So here’s to each of you….for being you!

Happy Mother’s Day! with love from me…………….