Read this article on Nastia Liukin and her dad. I dare you not to cry. I cried when Nastia amd Shawn pulled off 1-2 — not so much for the medals — but watching their relief and emotions. The stuff of dreams — and the relief on Shawn’s face when she finished her power packed floor routine — WOW!
Olympic Celebration Giveaway
I’m feeling the generosity of the Olympic spirit. And stealing an idea from one of the Barbour editors at The Edit Cafe — she’s giving away three sets of books. Be sure to click through and leave a comment there for a chance to win one of the three sets. So in addition to the That’s (not exactly) Amore giveaway …
Women’s Gymnastics
Wow! What a night. What a heartbreaker, but what performances. I love women’s gymnastics and my heart broke for Alicia Sacramone when she fell. She takes the blame for a silver — good night, people — we got a SILVER !!!! but for any of you tempted to let her take the blame, you’ve got to watch this piece by …
Finding Stefanie Review and Contest
I was just reading a quote from one of those tear off calendars. It said, “some experiences simply do not translate. You have to go to know.” (Kobi Yamada — no idea who that is). This may seem like a strange way to start a review, but I’ve found that quote doesn’t hold true for Susan May Warren’s books. They …
Have I mentioned…
Have I mentioned that I’m an Olympics fan? Have I mentioned that in 1992 while I was in college I worked for the NBC affiliate in North Platte, NE? Yes, I know … It’s probably the smallest affiliate out there, but why do you think Dani Richards is a television journalist in Deadly Exposure? Anyway, back to the Olympics. In …
Mrs. Rosey Posey: Great Books for kids
he Mrs. Rosey Posey Series Mrs. Rosey Posey is an eccentric, grandmotherly character who tells stories to the neighborhood children and teaches them how God loves and cares for them. Recommended for children ages 4-7. Mrs. Rosey Posey and the Baby Bird Find a Christian Bookstore Near You Buy this Book from Christianbook.com Young readers will learn that God cares …
WOWOWOWOWOWOWOW
Okay, if you’re awake, did you just watch the men win the 4 x 100 freestyle relay. OHMIGOSH!!!!! This was the most amazing relay I’ve ever watched. Eric and I stood with jaws hanging on the ground. It looked like the French had it sewn up. But WOWOWOWOWOW. What an absoltuely amazing race from all four but Lezak hit 46 …
Olympics & Writing
Okay, guys, I just to say it is killing me that I have two very tight deadlines right now — and the Olympics are on! I love the Olympics — when I worked at a NBC affiliate in 1992, I was the go-to person for trivia for the Sports Director. And I need to be writing. But I want to …
Lonestar Sancturary Review
Allie Siders is desperate to help her 5-year-old daughter, Betsy speak again. But with a stalker out for revenge, all Allie can think about is the safety that awaits them at the peaceful Bluebird Ranch, nestled deep in Texas Hill country. The ranch is a sanctuary for abused horses and troubled youth. … In this book, author Colleen Coble takes …
Beach Dreams Review
Beach Dreams is Trish Perry’s latest book. Up front, there are a couple things you need to know. First, this cover is TOTALLY different from her first two. The reason: she’s finishing Sally John’s Beach House series. Hence, the title is Beach Dreams. Second, this book is Tiffany and Jeremy’s story, but the style is a bit different, I think …