Entries from November 2009

November 22, 2009

IndiePendent Books…An Online Bookstore…

IndiePendentBooks.com
Announcing the opening of an online bookstore dedicated to self-published authors: 
For authors, especially new authors, the road to traditional publishing is very winding and rocky, and could lead to the treacherous world of insanity of you’re not very, very careful. There are many talented authors out there who don’t succeed in their efforts to win representation [...]

November 11, 2009

An Inspiration – A Lesson in Giving…

I always try to find some way for my young kids (ages 8 and 11) to get involved in helping others. And this year, I have extra incentive – their Church confirmation class requires it.  (I think this is a great requirement, by the way. Kids need to learn how to give themselves to others [...]

November 5, 2009

Snapshots: Impressions From Births & Birthdays…

Impressions From a Stillbirth:
There is no crying upon entry to the world. There is no sound at all, and it is the most horrible silence you could imagine.
There is nothing to look forward to after suffering the pain of childbirth;  the pain is a punishment, instead of the required payment for a wonderful gift.
A total, [...]

November 1, 2009

Poison Control on Speed Dial??….

Last night I went with my kids, and my daughter’s family, trick-or-treating.  Her cute two-year-old was dressed as a gorilla (he’s big for his age, what can I say?). 
As we were leaving, walking through the darkness, he said “Nana,” and pointed to his mouth.  I put my hand to his chin and felt “wet.”  I [...]