Happy Thanksgiving

CMash November 24, 2011 5 Comments

I want to wish each and everyone of my blogging friends and their families a very Happy Thanksgiving. Even to those that live outside of the U.S. Even though, this is an American Holiday, it signifies all that we are thankful for in our lives.

This year for me, has been a difficult one, as some of you know, and there will be one chair empty, which will be hard, but there are other things that I am thankful for. It could have been 2 chairs and for that, I am grateful. I have my family, especially my sons, their gfs (who I consider my daughters), friends, my blogging buddies and am surrounded by my books, which bring me such tranquility and peace.

There is so much more to be thankful for when you think about it, a roof over one’s head, people who care about you, some of those people you have never met but feel that you have known for years, food on the table, health (even though I am disabled and physically limited, my mother always said, “there is always someone worse off”.

So have a great day, enjoy being with your family and friends and if you have that 2nd slice of pie, it’s ok, you will just have to type faster on Friday to get the extra weight off lol.

Holiday, Monday Memes

Memorial Day and Monday Memes

CMash May 30, 2011 Leave a Comment

ANNOUNCEMENT:

Before getting to today’s memes, I wanted to share some exciting news with you!!!! LOL I know what you are all thinking…..not that kind of news….I’m right, aren’t I…..You all thought I was going to say someone was pregnant. lol

Emily from Blogaholic Designs, the very sweet and talented designer that created this blog has now created something HUGE. She announced yesterday that she has launched a social networking site. I joined as soon as I received her email and wanted to pass the info on to you in case you may be interested. The info is as follows:

The network is a place where bloggers can get together and share everything that has to do with blogging, but it also stands as a resource center for bloggers where they can find blog tips, tricks, tutorials, and much more. Here are just a few other things you can do:

Meet other bloggers in your niche
Gain followers
Start blog groups
Start discussions
Add your blog hops, giveaways, and blog events
There is much more to come!
I would love to have you join me from the start! It’s completely free and simple to join as a member. Hopefully it grows into something wonderful that can be very resourceful, and fun for all bloggers.
Here is the link: Blogaholic Social Network
Hope to see you there!

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

This week’s question:

This week’s musing asks…

Describe the last time you were stumped for something to read, and you took measures to remedy that — either by going to the bookstore, the library, or shopping elsewhere. What book did you choose? Did it get you out of your slump?
My answer:
I don’t think I have ever been stumped for something to read, only because I have a 5 shelf bookcase of both requested and personal tbr books to be read. When I do go into a reading slump, which I am in a mini one right now, and I just can’t focus on a book, I’ll just pull another one off the shelf and try to get engrossed into that one. I know why I am in my present slump, which is due to some recent real life issues and will hopefully return to normal shortly and so will my reading pattern.

May is being hosted by Mari from Mari Reads

Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia of A girl and her books and is now on tour.
According to Marcia, “Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.”
The Hachette Book Group Doubleday

Both books from the author, Mary L. Tabor

Holiday, Monday Memes

Memorial Day and Monday Memes

CMash May 30, 2011 10 Comments

ANNOUNCEMENT:

Before getting to today’s memes, I wanted to share some exciting news with you!!!! LOL I know what you are all thinking…..not that kind of news….I’m right, aren’t I…..You all thought I was going to say someone was pregnant. lol

Emily from Blogaholic Designs, the very sweet and talented designer that created this blog has now created something HUGE. She announced yesterday that she has launched a social networking site. I joined as soon as I received her email and wanted to pass the info on to you in case you may be interested. The info is as follows:

The network is a place where bloggers can get together and share everything that has to do with blogging, but it also stands as a resource center for bloggers where they can find blog tips, tricks, tutorials, and much more. Here are just a few other things you can do:

Meet other bloggers in your niche
Gain followers
Start blog groups
Start discussions
Add your blog hops, giveaways, and blog events
There is much more to come!
I would love to have you join me from the start! It’s completely free and simple to join as a member. Hopefully it grows into something wonderful that can be very resourceful, and fun for all bloggers.
Here is the link: Blogaholic Social Network
Hope to see you there!

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

This week’s question:

This week’s musing asks…

Describe the last time you were stumped for something to read, and you took measures to remedy that — either by going to the bookstore, the library, or shopping elsewhere. What book did you choose? Did it get you out of your slump?
My answer:
I don’t think I have ever been stumped for something to read, only because I have a 5 shelf bookcase of both requested and personal tbr books to be read. When I do go into a reading slump, which I am in a mini one right now, and I just can’t focus on a book, I’ll just pull another one off the shelf and try to get engrossed into that one. I know why I am in my present slump, which is due to some recent real life issues and will hopefully return to normal shortly and so will my reading pattern.

May is being hosted by Mari from Mari Reads

Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia of A girl and her books and is now on tour.
According to Marcia, “Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.”
The Hachette Book Group Doubleday

Both books from the author, Mary L. Tabor

Holiday

Merry Christmas

CMash December 25, 2010 4 Comments

Merry Christmas!!!

Best wishes to you and your family.

I want you to know that you have given me the greatest holiday present…your friendship. You are all so very special to me and I want to say thank you.

So from our house to your’s, I wish you a very Merry Chritmas and a Happy Holiday!!! I have whispered in Santa’s ear that you deserve love, health and happiness and a few other goodies too!!

Holiday

Merry Christmas

CMash December 25, 2010 4 Comments

Merry Christmas!!!

Best wishes to you and your family.

I want you to know that you have given me the greatest holiday present…your friendship. You are all so very special to me and I want to say thank you.

So from our house to your’s, I wish you a very Merry Chritmas and a Happy Holiday!!! I have whispered in Santa’s ear that you deserve love, health and happiness and a few other goodies too!!

Holiday

Holiday Tag

CMash December 10, 2010 3 Comments

I was tagged by Julie, my partner in crime (lol) from Reading Without Restraint. One of the bestest part of blogging, that I have found, is the friendships that form and Julie is one of those. She has an awesome blog with honest and well written reviews. If you get the chance, please stop by, visit and say hi!! So here goes…I hope I don’t bore you!!!
1. When do you usually know and feel that it’s finally the holidays?
When the house is decorated and I have started shopping, lol which I haven’t even made my list yet!!!

2. What do you want for Christmas this year?
Honestly, I really don’t need anything, BUT, if hubby decides to get me something sparkly, I won’t refuse it. There is one thing that I do look forward to every year, and that is my Hallmark collectible ornament, which my youngest son has taken over buying for me.

3. Do you go all out with decorations?
Unfortunately my holiday decorator moved 5 hours away. I have been spoiled for many years because my son would do all the decorating inside and out and he did a great job. And this is the first year that both boys aren’t here.

4. What are you doing Christmas Eve?
For years, we hosted a Catholic Italian dinner of 7 fishes but because of my back, I haven’t been able to do it. We plan are going out and then visiting.

5. What are you doing Christmas Day?
Spending the day with family and eating too much.

6. It’s Christmas time. What are you reading?
I am not a seasonal reader so it is whatever book is next in the pile.

7. Favorite movie to watch during the holidays?
I am neither a TV or movie fan but remember watching Christmas Vacation with the boys when they were younger.

8. Favorite Christmas song?
Little Drummer Boy

9. Favorite holiday drink?
Sambuca

10. How is your Christmas shopping going?
It isn’t!!!!

11. If you could spend Christmas Day anywhere else, where would you spend it?
On a Caribbean beach

12. Any holiday traditions?
Those that I mentioned earlier. The Christmas Eve 7 fish feast and my Hallmark dated ornament, one for every year hubby and I have been married. We will have 29 this year.

13. Favorite thing about the holidays?
Being with family, friends and all the Christmas cookies!!

The three bloggers I would like to tag are:

(in no particular order)

Gina from Hott Books

Dolly from Xmas Dolly

Joann from Joann’s Best

Holiday

Holiday Tag

CMash December 10, 2010 3 Comments

I was tagged by Julie, my partner in crime (lol) from Reading Without Restraint. One of the bestest part of blogging, that I have found, is the friendships that form and Julie is one of those. She has an awesome blog with honest and well written reviews. If you get the chance, please stop by, visit and say hi!! So here goes…I hope I don’t bore you!!!
1. When do you usually know and feel that it’s finally the holidays?
When the house is decorated and I have started shopping, lol which I haven’t even made my list yet!!!

2. What do you want for Christmas this year?
Honestly, I really don’t need anything, BUT, if hubby decides to get me something sparkly, I won’t refuse it. There is one thing that I do look forward to every year, and that is my Hallmark collectible ornament, which my youngest son has taken over buying for me.

3. Do you go all out with decorations?
Unfortunately my holiday decorator moved 5 hours away. I have been spoiled for many years because my son would do all the decorating inside and out and he did a great job. And this is the first year that both boys aren’t here.

4. What are you doing Christmas Eve?
For years, we hosted a Catholic Italian dinner of 7 fishes but because of my back, I haven’t been able to do it. We plan are going out and then visiting.

5. What are you doing Christmas Day?
Spending the day with family and eating too much.

6. It’s Christmas time. What are you reading?
I am not a seasonal reader so it is whatever book is next in the pile.

7. Favorite movie to watch during the holidays?
I am neither a TV or movie fan but remember watching Christmas Vacation with the boys when they were younger.

8. Favorite Christmas song?
Little Drummer Boy

9. Favorite holiday drink?
Sambuca

10. How is your Christmas shopping going?
It isn’t!!!!

11. If you could spend Christmas Day anywhere else, where would you spend it?
On a Caribbean beach

12. Any holiday traditions?
Those that I mentioned earlier. The Christmas Eve 7 fish feast and my Hallmark dated ornament, one for every year hubby and I have been married. We will have 29 this year.

13. Favorite thing about the holidays?
Being with family, friends and all the Christmas cookies!!

The three bloggers I would like to tag are:

(in no particular order)

Gina from Hott Books

Dolly from Xmas Dolly

Joann from Joann’s Best

Holiday

CMash November 25, 2010 7 Comments

Have a very Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Today I will be taking a day off from blogging, to celebrate and give Thanks for everything that I have. We will be spending the day with family, eating too much, talking about everything and anything, then complain that we ate too much but, sure, I’ll have another piece of that pie lol. And then if we can get up from sitting at the table, head on home so we can unbuckle our pants and put on something comfy and relax.