Another Book Deal!!

Kris of "Not Enough Books" is sponsoring a contest for the month of September. She is calling it "Cozy Mystery Month".

She is encouraging as many people as possible to read as many "cozy mysteries" as possible. Since I am a big fan of cozies I have signed up. You can visit her site to learn more about the contest. It is going to be fun!

Sunday Seven #19 (for me!!)

My Sunday Seven is in honor of my father this week.

1. My father was a man of few words but when he spoke it was worth listening to. 

2. As a young man my father was known by many to be the best pitcher in the Mill League. He was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals and went to training camp but was too homesick to stay! 

3. My father had a great love for his family. Not only his wife and children but EVERY member of his family. They were all very important to him. 

4. Until the day he died he called me his "little girl". I loved that because I knew when he said it he was remembering when I WAS a little girl! 

5. My daddy was a man of faith. He was not very 'showy' about it but his life exuded an underlying belief in God that manifested itself in the way he lived. You knew by his actions in whom he placed his trust. 

6. My father was a man of integrity. His word was his bond. Honesty was very important to him. 

7. Most of all, he was a great daddy. He would go to any length to make us happy. If that meant stopping at some silly roadside attraction while on vacation...he did it. If it meant going to the Dairy Queen after supper for an ice cream....he did it. He just loved to see us smile.

Happy Father's Day Daddy. I miss you terribly and love you so.

Wanna Play......Click here for all the details!

The Right Decision

Mike Nifong, the District Attorney in the Duke University case, has been disbarred. That is absolutely the right decision.

Mr. Nifong forgot one very important aspect of our legal system....innocent until proven guilty. Because he wagged his tongue far too often, he had already tried and convicted these young men before they could have their day in court.

He put them and their families through a horrible experience. He tried to use this situation as a political stepping stone and almost succeeded in ruining the lives of these students.

Shame on you Mr. Nifong.

Great News for Book Lovers!!

I found out about this GREAT give away from Stac at Vader's Mom. Go and visit Jill and find out about "Jill's Book Bag. 

Jill loves to read and she will pick a "Book of the Month" and draw a name from those who have left their name at the above link. The winner will receive the book and some other goodies of her choosing all in a great little book bag.

So, if you love to read, go over and leave a comment and get in on "Jill's Book Bag" giveaway!

How cool is that!!

Friday Feast - Let's Eat!

Appetizer

Fill in the blank: The best thing about where I live is _________________…

...our view. We can see 1 mountain top and trees. It is very peaceful.

Soup

Create a new name for a deodorant (like “Flower Fresh” or “Shower Scent”).

"Stink No More"

Salad
What was the last piece of software you installed onto your computer?
Photo Impression 6

Main Course

If you were to receive a superlative award today beginning with the words ”Most likely to…”, what would the rest of the phrase say?
Most Likely To wait until I can braid the hair on my legs before I shave!!!!!

Dessert
What two colors do you like to wear together?
Black and red or fushia or cornflower blue or turquoise or yellow or green or........

Rest in Peace

Ruth Graham, beloved wife of Rev. Billy Graham has died. She was surrounded by her children and husband as she went from this life into the next. Her example of a life well lived is one we all should follow.

The angels are singing now as Ruth Graham is welcomed into the arms of her Heavenly Father. She will be missed by more than just her family. Until we all get to heaven.....

Thursday Thirteen #66

Thirteen Reasons I Can't Do a Thursday Thirteen Today

1. I am still tired from all my travels.

2. My back hurts and I don't want to sit still long enough to write one.

3. I have to clean out my refrigerator and then load the dishwasher.

4. My dog needs a flea treatment.

5. I need to do laundry. 

6. We have no food so I must go to the grocery store.

7. I need to finish my letter to my pen-pal, Paris Hilton!
8. I can't think of anything to do a T13 about.

9. My hair needs to be washed.

10. I need to clean out my sock drawer.

11. I have the beginnings of a blister on my pinky finger and it hurts to type.

12. I just don't have the time today to think of 13 things to say.

13. I'll do a T13 next week, after all, next Thursday is another day!!!!