Musical Thursday

New Year's Eve

The Piano Guys' “Für Elise Jam” and a bit of silliness.

https://youtu.be/8trFmTnDR74 

 

 

Wordless Wednesday

 

Ready for the New Year?

Celebrate with a story!

Happy New Year?

Welcome to Holiday, USA, small town America, where nothing happens, except holidays... and maybe a little romance, if the hero and heroine trust God.

Officer Tim Black moved to Holiday for a change of scene. He never anticipated wanting to change his single status at the same time, but the lady refuses to even date him.

Sandy Foster moved to Holiday to escape her dysfunctional family, changing everything about her life. Finding someone who wanted to share her life holds a never-ending spot on her uninspiring list of New Year's resolutions.

The tiniest misunderstanding and the willingness to set pride aside might make the difference between spending the New Year alone and a Happily Ever After...

http://www.amazon.com/Happy-New-Year-Holiday-USA-ebook/dp/B00HCQKGF4/ref=sr_1_1

If you prefer paperback, Holiday, USA Anthology 2014

All four novellas published in 2014 are available in their entirety in paperback, including the covers on the back, for those who enjoy collecting a series.

http://www.amazon.com/Holiday-USA-Anthology-2014-1/dp/150773459X/ref=sr_1_6

 

Monday Quote

 

Sunday Scripture

Revelation 3:20

Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

Saturday Links

Jill, over at Mustard Seed Blog, shared "Wait for the Blackberries":
https://mustardseedblogs.com/2020/09/13/wait-for-the-blackberries/

Into the Light Adventures shares a bit about Sandhill Cranes:
https://intothelightadventures.com/the-sandhill-cranes/

God bless.

Merry Christmas

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: 

and the government shall be upon his shoulder: 

and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, 

The mighty God, The everlasting Father, 

The Prince of Peace.” 

Isaiah 9:6

Musical Thursday

Happy Christmas Eve

MercyMe's Say I Won't

https://youtu.be/UhTHgaCjTJs

https://youtu.be/ksqH6OHrkYs 

 

 

Wordless Wednesday

 

Tuesday Tidbit

Dollop, as in "a lump or glob," shows up in 1812, but it's referring to grass. To "serve out in large lumps," doesn't become a verb until about 1825. Too late for "A Promise of Possibilities."

 

Monday Quote

 

Sunday Scripture

Luke 2:6-11

And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her first-born son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

 

Saturday Links

Global Sojourns Photography possesses the gift of painting pictures with photos and prose:
https://dalocollis.com/2020/09/01/escape-from-tomorrow-machu-picchu/

I love aspens, and Into the Light Adventures shares a bit about them:
https://intothelightadventures.com/oh-how-the-forest-speaks/

God bless.

Preparing for Christmas

 ...with a story.

Christmas Lost

The twelfth novella in the series...

Welcome back to Holiday, USA, small town America, where nothing happens, except holidays... and a little romance, if the hero and heroine trust God.

Townie Karen Little is the resident quintessential spinster. She's lived in the same house her whole life, more than half a century. She knows she's stuck, but her plans for the future blow up in her face, on a regular basis. Why risk being wrong again?

After six years, Holiday Diner's owner, Alexander Hamilton, is still a newbie and Holiday's most eligible silver fox bachelor. Being the catch of the day for the single women of Holiday makes his vow to never marry again a challenge. Why test the three strikes you're out rule?

Sometimes, so much time passes, it feels like God has forgotten, but He is moving all the pieces into place for the right moment...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BHC1CL9/ref=sr_1_1 

If you prefer paperback Holiday, USA Anthology 2016-17

All four novellas, 9-12, are available in their entirety in paperback, including the covers on the back, for those who enjoy collecting a series.

http://a.co/5ETTtmt  

 

Musical Thursday

Tim Janis' "The Holy and the Ivy" 2-hour compilation
https://youtu.be/In4-Yu_vga4

Wordless Wednesday

 

Tuesday Tidbit

Oh, dear. I discovered "gaze" used three times in one short paragraph. Needed to change that.

 

Monday Quote

 

Sunday Scripture

Luke 1:30-31, 34-38

And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS... Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. And behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren. For with God nothing shall be impossible. And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.

 

Saturday Links

Photography blog Into the Light Adventures:
https://intothelightadventures.com/is-that-a-shoe-photobomb/

Bridget A. Thomas, over at Christians Read, shares "Just Keep Going":
https://christiansread.wordpress.com/2020/09/03/just-keep-going-by-bridget-a-thomas/

God bless.

Preparing for Christmas...

 ...with a story

Christmas Present

The eighth novella in the series...

Welcome back to Holiday, USA, small town America, where nothing happens, except holidays... and a little romance, if the hero and heroine trust God.

Terra Connor is looking forward to her first two-week vacation, even if it means working part of the time to ease her daughter's mind. Her daughter's wedding on Christmas Eve is her only priority, and she definitely doesn't have time for romance.

Carson McDonald is in Holiday for his younger brother's wedding. The friendly town is as good a place as any to rest and recover from the upheaval of losing his job due to an accident. He has enough on his plate for the foreseeable future.

God's ways are not man's ways...

http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Present-Holiday-USA-Book-ebook/dp/B01ASDPDJQ/ref=sr_1_1

If you prefer paperback Holiday, USA Anthology 2015

All four novellas published in 2015 are available in their entirety in paperback, including the covers on the back, for those who enjoy collecting a series.

https://www.amazon.com/Holiday-USA-Anthology-2015-2/dp/153018617X/ref=sr_1_22

Musical Thursday

Tim Janis' "Let It Snow" 2-hour compilation
https://youtu.be/Gx-d2Dx0u-M

Wordless Wednesday

 

Tuesday Tidbit

Most of the places in my stories exist. Many are a composite of several places. I have a good imagination but not that good. As I describe scenery, I search my memories. I visited England, 35 years ago, and it's a joy to remember places I saw and people I met. The stories are a way to preserve my past.

 

Monday Quote

 

Sunday Scripture

Ruth 4:11-12

And all the people that were in the gate, and the elders, said, We are witnesses. The Lord make the woman that is come into thine house like Rachel and like Leah, which two did build the house of Israel: and do thou worthily in Ephratah, and be famous in Beth-lehem: And let thy house be like the house of Pharez, whom Tamar bare unto Judah, of the seed which the Lord shall give thee of this young woman.

Saturday Links

Vicki Hinze, over at Christians Read, shared "A Gift Before Departing":
https://christiansread.wordpress.com/2020/08/17/a-gift-before-departing-by-vicki-hinze-2/

Learned about Shelf Clouds from Into the Light Adventures:
https://intothelightadventures.com/a-shelf-cloud-rolling-in/

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

A Heart Restored (Peacock Hill series book 1) by Elizabeth Maddrey contemporary Christian romance. The beginning of a series is always an invitation to a new adventure. I'm looking forward to this one. I already know I want to live at Peacock Hill.

A Heart Reclaimed (Peacock Hill series book 2) by Elizabeth Maddrey contemporary Christian romance. A great second chance story.

A Heart Realigned (Peacock Hill series book 3) by Elizabeth Maddrey contemporary Christian romance. So sweet! The heroine had an interesting past. The hero definitely needed someone special. Absolutely loved it and looking forward to the next book.

A Heart Redirected (Peacock Hill series book 4) by Elizabeth Maddrey contemporary Christian romance. I want to stay in the tower at Peacock Hill. The heroine is asking questions I ask myself.

A Heart Rearranged (Peacock Hill series book 5) by Elizabeth Maddrey contemporary Christian romance. A florist and a baker, jobs I've wanted at different times in my life.

A Heart Reconsidered (Peacock Hill series book 6) by Elizabeth Maddrey contemporary Christian romance. I'm sorry the series is over. I loved it. I especially love when a book makes me examine my own life and endeavor to make it better.

 

Musical Thursday

Ambient Worlds' "Lord of the Rings/The Shire"

https://youtu.be/uBmbI8dzc-M

Wordless Wednesday

 

Tuesday Tidbit

Part of my responsibility is researching not only words but phrases and idioms. If it wasn't used in the early 1800s, I endeavor to find something else that was or cut it completely.