Another This and That

Last night I received the last edit from my friend, Sandi Rog. Sandi has done a fantastic job editing my book. I can't wait to start the corrections today, but other things are in the way this morning.

Another thing I found out a few minutes ago is that my daughter, who is in her forties, broke her leg. She has been at church camp and tried to swing on a rope. I told her she was too old to do that and please act her age. She'll be home tomorrow and will see an orthopedic surgeon. I hope surgery does not have to be done. I can stay with her over the week-end, but I have to be home on Tuesday.

Tuesday I go to see my orthopedic surgeon and hopefully set a time for surgery on my knees. These shots did not help any. I am still in pain and can't sit or stand for very long. This is getting on my nerves. I have had pain for ten years and it has gotten so much worse in the last few months. It is almost unbearable.

My husband is making salsa. I am the inspector. We're going to can this instead of freeze it. Got to get it done before the outside temperature gets to 100 degrees.

The Boat and the Sailors

Recently, my husband, Jerry, and his fishing friend, Tommy, decided they needed a fishing boat. They could get out in the lake and find more fish, they told each other. Last week, Tommy found a boat and he and Jerry went to get it.

They brought it by the house to show it off. It is a little (and I mean little) John boat. Why do they call them that? Anyway, I saw on the side of the boat, maximum 255 pounds. Those of you who know Jerry, know he weighs in at around 240 pounds. Tommy does the same. Okay, in my math class, that would be 480 pounds, right?

How do two men each weighing almost the limit weight for the boat, float that boat? It wasn't easy for a while, but with Tommy sitting in the back and Jerry in the middle, it stood the 480 pounds.

Yesterday Tom and Jerry christened the USS Minnow (it's about the size of a minnow) and lived to tell the tale. We had several phone calls last night to see if they rowed the boat ashore. It has been good fun. They are laughing with us.

Laugh At Yourselv

How many of us can laugh at ourself? It's healthy if you can, and you have much more respect for yourself if you can laugh at your own mistakes. In fact, laughing is healthy.

Saturday night we attend the Kentucky Opry where Jeanne Robertson was the star and star she was. Every little thing she told was on her and we all laughed with her. In fact, I laughed until I cried all evening. She is so funny. I also came away with her 7-Up Pound Cake.

Between the warm-up show and her show, she mingled in the audience. I looked over and she had her arm around my husband. Our friends were sitting beside of us and I turned to Lyn and said, "What's that woman doing hugging my husband?" They were laughing and having a good time, but I think it was the highlight of his evening.

She talked about how she was always listening to what people around her said. All writers should be doing that. We get fodder for our books. You can see people that you want to put in your books or hear stories that can be included. I heard about a motorcycle accident and it is in my book. I know, they didn't have motorcycles in 1796, but it could be rearranged to that time period.

I watch people because their actions can be included in a character. I've always been a people watcher. I'm sure people have watched me also, but it's still fun.

The one thing that impressed me about Jeanne Robertson was the way she was available for her fans. She is very humble and talks to everyone. That's a lesson all writers can use. Don't ever be better than your fans and always try to encourage others. Most authors are like that, but there are a few who are not. Most are very encouraging. I think about my friends who are authors. Everyone is down to earth and eager to help. I appreciate that and plan to do the same when I am published.

Laughter is the best medicine. It was proved Saturday night. An hour of laughing did me so much good. I slept like a baby. I will be there when she comes back to the Kentucky Opry.

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Housework and Husbands

In the last forty-seven years my husband has done very little housework. When the three babies were born and when I had had surgery was about the only times. I'm trying to teach him how to do a few things so if and when I have the knee surgery, he will be able to handle the house.

He is not a bed maker! He helped me change the bed the other day and I was so amazed that he would not stretch the sheets and blanket across the bed. I like my sheets and the one blanket to be tight, not lumpy. I kept saying, "Pull it, it won't hurt." But he still would only give it a gentle tug.

He was supposed to vacuum the living room rug two days ago, but somehow fishing gets in his way. The only way I can get him to do it is to turn on the vacuum cleaner myself and then he'll run to me, "If you wanted to done, why didn't you tell me?" I've told him for three days!

The fault is mine and his mother's. Neither of us let him do anything and now I'm paying for it. I've been telling him where things were located all this week. I hate to think he will call me in the hospital and say, "Where is that pan I like?" Or, "Where did you put the crackers?" We molly-coddle our men because that is what we think we should do, but don't.

I will come to his defense. When I can and freeze, he is right there beside me. He loves the food processor. I am so glad it is his friend. What did we do before we had them? I remember, it was the blender. He was never too attached to the blender. If my food processor went out right now, he would head to the store to get another one.

I want to get my house clean today so I will have it finished if I do have to have surgery. No more shots, ever! Tomorrow we have tickets to see Jeannie Robertson. I am so excited. I love her stand-up comedy and her talks about "Left Brain." Several of our friends are going and we will have fun. We have front row seats with another couple. I've never had front row seats before, except in high school. When your name begins with "A", you're usually in the front your freshman year.

Have a wonderful week-end.

Two Books

When I started posting, I decided I would not have a favorite author. In the last three years I have grown a fondness to several. I love, love, love the pirate books by Mary Lu Tyndall. I read one recently and I'm now reading her latest. I love DiAnn Mills, Kaye Dacus and others.

I'm beginning to grow a fondness to anything written by Susan Page Davis. Susan lives close to me and we try to go out to lunch about once a month. She gave me one of her books as a gift one time and I laid it back thinking I would read it sometime.

Since I've not felt like doing much the last few days, I decided to take Frasier Island off the shelf and read it. The cover looks very military and I had decided that I would not like it, but I'd read it anyway. Now, don't judge a book by its cover. This is a military book, but WOW what a book. I was glued to it and the ending was not what I expected at all. There is so much action and intrigue in the book and I was spell bound by it.

It's about Navy Ensign Rachel Whitney who goes to a remote island on a secret project. She is the only woman with two men and she is pretty. Of course Lt. George Hudson who is in charge of the project falls in love with her, but he keeps his distance. If you like suspense and spying, read this book. Modern day, but wonderful. I give Susan five stars. I read it in less than two days.

After reading the last book, it was hard for me to go back to the western historical that Susan writes so well. I should say "hysterical" because that is what it is. The Gunsmith's Gallantry is full of action with the Ladies Shooting Club. This is the second one in the series. I laughed and I cried at the antics of those ladies and the men around them. This is by far the best historical that I have read of Susan's. I loved it and I give it five stars. My husband said it is the best one she has ever written. He loved it also. Susan does a wonderful job on all of her books.

I'm not doing a lot right now with my knees hurting so much. Today is the best day in a long time, but it still hurts. I'm in better spirits today and I was encouraged by several at church last night. I'm going to try to write a little more today.

Singing With Over 1600 People

Last night over 1600 people met at the Carson Center in Paducah, Kentucky for the first night of a gospel meeting. The area wide churches of Christ do this each year and this year it is so good. My husband and I have know Keith Parker, the preacher, for a number of years and his preaching is still great.

Keith loosened us up by telling of his showcase win on The Price is Right. He has a snowmobile for sale and also a wave runner. Living in Tennessee, I'm sure he has no need for either, but he made it so funny the way he told it. He also inspired us all to be better Christians.

The singing is always so good in that building. Accapella music with over 1600 voices. It was wonderful! There is no sound on earth quiet like it and I know it was a sweet savor to the Lord. I felt rejuvenated and wanted to work harder doing the Lord's work. I can't wait until we all return tonight and tomorrow night for another wonderful lesson and beautiful singing.

I feel my writing is something God wants me to do. I want to show care and concern for each individual in my books, no matter how mean they are. I want to remove prejudice and hatred of others and most of all I want to show God's love to all of us.