First thing, I want to share the review for Liz’s current book, to be released on October 12th. It’s a great book, and a terrific ending to the four-book series. So, here’s the review:
The House that Christmas Made ties together the lives of four neighbors – women who share a common thread but do not even realize how deep that thread weaves through their lives. Each has a heartache, and maybe a secret, and definitely a past that hurts, confuses, and even frightens them. But as these threads begin to untangle, they realize that nothing is all bad. They each have something to offer, and Christmas offers something that strengthens them and helps them to believe in themselves and each other. Quinn and daughter Vivi, making their way to a stronger relationship. Jude, facing her past and using it as a foundation for her future. Annette, realizing that she is more capable than she realized. And Beverly, finally seeing that despite her mourning, comfort is on the horizon. I loved seeing each of them grow throughout the story, with the help of Shamaine and Elora, plus exactly perfect gifts that begin to heal each heart. Friends like these are what we all aspire to have! It’s a ‘must’ for your library – but start at the beginning (The House on Apple Hill Lane) and read them all. You’ll fall in love with Harbor Hill for sure.
And speaking of Liz, we got a message yesterday that her father had a stroke. He’s doing well, but struggling with speech right now. She asked if anyone would be interested in sending him a card. He’ll be very limited in activities for a while. So I prepared a card and am sending a Tazz story for him to read. He HAS to be a reader if his daughter is a famous author!!!
Memory book: October 25th – What hobbies or collections did you have as a youth? “I loved pretty hankerchiefs. I still do & have several I have had over 60 years. They are ones I received from friends.” I think Kath and I have a few of those now. It’s amazing to think she treasured those and kept them so many years!
If you remember from August, I purchased a new purple desk chair – ordered it from Staples. Well, this morning I got tired of the wheels sticking and the chair not moving, and of sliding off the seat. I knew it was over 30 days, but I called the store and their manager, Josh, agreed to swap me out. I could not get another purple chair, but I’ve only been sitting in this black one for five minutes and already I am comfortable and more at home. Big thanks to Josh and the store for being accommodating. Turns out that Josh and Matt have known each other for 16 years and are good friends! I found that out when he kindly helped take the new chair to my car. All that ‘niceness’ and he didn’t even know I was Matt’s Mom-in-law! I’m very happy with the chair and the experience!
On this day in 1868 Little Women by Louisa May Alcott was published, and in 1880 John Philip Sousa became the director of the US Marine Corp Band. In 1908 Henry Ford introduced the Model T Ford; Playboy Magazine was founded by Hugh Heffner in 1953, with Marilyn Monroe as the first cover. And in 1962 Johnny Carson hosted his first Tonight Show; The Night of the Living Dead premiered in Pittsburgh, and in 1986 “Love You Forever” children’s book was published. In 1961 CBN – first Christian TV Network, went on the air. Jimmy Carter, 39th president, was born in 1924; Walter Matthau (Cactus Flower – a favorite of mine!) in 1920. Bonnie Parker (Bonnie & Clyde) in 1910, and Julie Andrews in 1935. E B White (Charlotte’s Web) died in 1985 at age 86.
Tomorrow October 2 is:
- National Produce Misting Day
- National Custodial Worker’s Recognition Day
- National Name Your Car Day
- National Fried Scallops Day
Tonight is the Skunk Hollow bonfire at Beth’s – so I’ll post about that tomorrow. In the meantime, have a great day and a happy weekend! God bless…
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