Monday Tidbits

CMash October 11, 2010 5 Comments

To all my American bloggy friends Happy Columbus Day!!! And to my international bloggy friends….Happy Monday!!!

For all those that participated in the Dewey Read-A-Thon….a BIG WTG!!!!

I hope you got a lot of reading done and I promise, I will type this post in my “whisper voice” just in case you are now dozing, napping and/or sleeping.

Couple of days left so head on over to the giveaway page and enter!!!

Because of time, Monday’s memes will return next week. I really thought with everything going on in real life, that I might just be able to multitask and get it all posted. WRONG!! In case you have noticed a lack of energy, participation, visiting blogs, etc etc from the usual me, it is because that real life, not only took first place priority, it also took 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th etc. At this time, I want to apologize to authors, publishers, agents, followers, visitors, and representatives for products for falling so behind in reading schedules and reviews.

Please believe that I tried keeping up the best that I could but some issues were so important and very time consuming that I fell behind. We have resolved some of the issues and the rest will be dealt with. My plan is to, over the next few days, try to catch up on blog/computer items

then hunker down and get back into my reading schedule.

Again, I am sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused but “real life” took precedent over hobby.

Yesterday, however, was a fantastic day. We attended a wedding and had so much fun (that is why this posting is so late). Friends of my youngest son, who was a groom’s man, were married and we were all invited to share their special day with them. Congratulations Nick and Mary!!!

Having both our sons “home” (both living out of state) and spending time with them and their girlfriends (hubby and I consider the girls our “daughters”) was wonderful and an added bonus. Matter of fact, my hubby had so much fun and couldn’t stop smiling after he was asked to dance by the girls and was on the dance floor with both “his daughters”.

Have a great Monday….I am off to start the process of catching up!!!!

Misc

Monday Tidbits

CMash October 11, 2010 5 Comments

To all my American bloggy friends Happy Columbus Day!!! And to my international bloggy friends….Happy Monday!!!

For all those that participated in the Dewey Read-A-Thon….a BIG WTG!!!!

I hope you got a lot of reading done and I promise, I will type this post in my “whisper voice” just in case you are now dozing, napping and/or sleeping.

Couple of days left so head on over to the giveaway page and enter!!!

Because of time, Monday’s memes will return next week. I really thought with everything going on in real life, that I might just be able to multitask and get it all posted. WRONG!! In case you have noticed a lack of energy, participation, visiting blogs, etc etc from the usual me, it is because that real life, not only took first place priority, it also took 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th etc. At this time, I want to apologize to authors, publishers, agents, followers, visitors, and representatives for products for falling so behind in reading schedules and reviews.

Please believe that I tried keeping up the best that I could but some issues were so important and very time consuming that I fell behind. We have resolved some of the issues and the rest will be dealt with. My plan is to, over the next few days, try to catch up on blog/computer items

then hunker down and get back into my reading schedule.

Again, I am sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused but “real life” took precedent over hobby.

Yesterday, however, was a fantastic day. We attended a wedding and had so much fun (that is why this posting is so late). Friends of my youngest son, who was a groom’s man, were married and we were all invited to share their special day with them. Congratulations Nick and Mary!!!

Having both our sons “home” (both living out of state) and spending time with them and their girlfriends (hubby and I consider the girls our “daughters”) was wonderful and an added bonus. Matter of fact, my hubby had so much fun and couldn’t stop smiling after he was asked to dance by the girls and was on the dance floor with both “his daughters”.

Have a great Monday….I am off to start the process of catching up!!!!

Misc

10/10/10

CMash October 10, 2010 2 Comments

Happy Sunday all!!!

Today is a “real life” day so I won’t be participating in any memes and will be away from computer but anted to say to all those taking part in the Dewey Read-A-Thon, a BIG Good Luck!!! And if you are visiting today, don’t forget to check out the current giveaways, they will be ending this week.

Blog will return to “normal” tomorrow.

Hoping everyone has a relaxing, fun, with lots of reading Sunday!!

Misc

10/10/10

CMash October 10, 2010 2 Comments

Happy Sunday all!!!

Today is a “real life” day so I won’t be participating in any memes and will be away from computer but anted to say to all those taking part in the Dewey Read-A-Thon, a BIG Good Luck!!! And if you are visiting today, don’t forget to check out the current giveaways, they will be ending this week.

Blog will return to “normal” tomorrow.

Hoping everyone has a relaxing, fun, with lots of reading Sunday!!

A Bit of Me

A Bit Of Me

CMash October 9, 2010 8 Comments

SATURDAY

Hosted by Danielle at There’s A Book

From her blog:
We all leave our “footprint” on the world, in one way or another. We each, individually, do something or are someone that makes the world a little better just by being here. I created this weekly meme to get to know the blogging community I love just a bit better. To know what makes them tick, outside of books, that is. Each week I will post a question to be answered in the following week’s “A Bit of Me(Me)”. Check back each Saturday to get the info for next week’s post and link up with your current post right here.
Because this weekend is Dewey’s 24 Hour Read-A-Thon, we will retreat back to book related questions for one weekend!

So, This Week’s Question is: How many books have you read in a single sitting? Or, how long have you stayed up reading a book, which one, and why?
Read more: http://www.theresabook.com/#ixzz11gEQyiPz
I was so excited when I started seeing posts about this weekend’s Read-A-Thon, until I realized that I would not be able to participate due to previous plans. I will, unofficially, take part in between the “real life” commitments.

I have been able to complete a book in one sitting but it doesn’t happen often due to “real life” interruptions. I have also read late into the night because I just couldn’t put a book down, but learned that I would pay for it the next day when it is was hard to get my body out of neutral and had to struggle to keep my eyes open from lack of sleep.

HAPPY READ-A-THON!!!!!

A Bit of Me

A Bit Of Me

CMash October 9, 2010 8 Comments

SATURDAY

Hosted by Danielle at There’s A Book

From her blog:
We all leave our “footprint” on the world, in one way or another. We each, individually, do something or are someone that makes the world a little better just by being here. I created this weekly meme to get to know the blogging community I love just a bit better. To know what makes them tick, outside of books, that is. Each week I will post a question to be answered in the following week’s “A Bit of Me(Me)”. Check back each Saturday to get the info for next week’s post and link up with your current post right here.
Because this weekend is Dewey’s 24 Hour Read-A-Thon, we will retreat back to book related questions for one weekend!

So, This Week’s Question is: How many books have you read in a single sitting? Or, how long have you stayed up reading a book, which one, and why?
Read more: http://www.theresabook.com/#ixzz11gEQyiPz
I was so excited when I started seeing posts about this weekend’s Read-A-Thon, until I realized that I would not be able to participate due to previous plans. I will, unofficially, take part in between the “real life” commitments.

I have been able to complete a book in one sitting but it doesn’t happen often due to “real life” interruptions. I have also read late into the night because I just couldn’t put a book down, but learned that I would pay for it the next day when it is was hard to get my body out of neutral and had to struggle to keep my eyes open from lack of sleep.

HAPPY READ-A-THON!!!!!

Aloha Friday

Aloha Friday (1 of 3)

CMash October 8, 2010 16 Comments

FRIDAY

Hosted by An Island Life

From An Island Life:

In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.

If you’d like to participate, visit An Island Life answer the question and then post your own question on your blog and leave your link below. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends!

My Question:

Favorite Breakfast Cereal?

My Answer:

Honey Nut Cheerios with a banana.

Friday Blog Hop

2 Friday Blog Hops (2 of 3)

CMash October 8, 2010 13 Comments

Hosted by Java from Never Growing Old

From Java’s Site:
Are you a blogger over 40? Yeah, welcome to the club!
Please join in the fun and get to know your fellow bloggers!!

Hosted by Jennifer from CRAZY FOR BOOKS

From Jennifer’s Site:
In the spirit of the Twitter Friday Follow, the Book Blogger Hop is a place just for book bloggers and readers to connect and find new book-related blogs that we may be missing out on! This weekly BOOK PARTY is an awesome opportunity for book bloggers to connect with other book lovers, make new friends, support each other, and generally just share our love of books! It will also give blog readers a chance to find other book blogs that they may not know existed! So, grab the logo, post about the Hop on your blog, and start HOPPING through the list of blogs that are posted in the Linky list below!!
The Hop lasts Friday-Monday every week, so if you don’t have time to Hop today, come back later and join the fun! This is a weekly event! And stop back throughout the weekend to see all the new blogs that are added! We get over 200 links every week!!
Your blog should have content related to books, including, but not limited to book reviews.
If you start following someone through the Hop, leave a comment on their blog to let them know! Stop back during the week to see other blogs that are added! And, most importantly, the idea is to HAVE FUN!!
This week’s question:
What’s your favorite beverage while reading or blogging, if any? Is it tea, coffee, water, a glass of wine, or something else?

My Answer:
LOL All of the above. It really depends on the time of day, the time of year and the mood I’m in and not on if I am reading and/or blogging. I am the type of person that has something to drink nearby at all times and take sips throughout the day. I have to have hot coffee in the morning year round, and during the warmer weather, will then switch to ice water and/or iced coffee and in the winter, a cup of tea, hot chocolate and/or ice water.