Upcoming trip.

I have plans to go to New York this November and check out some of the sites. Any traveling tips?

A new me and a new you

Hello All!

Well I have been working out and in October I am going to weigh myself. I have been trying to lose weight since the end of June. I started at 206 pounds. My old clothes do not fit anymore, but I refuse to weigh until my birthday month.

How many times have you tried to lose weight in the past year? This is my third attempt. I have hung in there longer this time. My bustline was so big the beginning of the year until I could not find a bra at the local store. I hope to be able to post a slimmer me picture soon.

Now for the rest of the new me. I am running for an "office" in my county!!! Surprised me too. I am vying for the position of Election Commissioner. Sounds fancy doesn't it? Well, it is a position that lets me give back to my community in more than lip service.

I have not considered myself as a political person but I have always watched the news and kept up with the national going-ons. But, it is hard not to be a part of the process this election. THIS is history in the making.

I am sponsoring a essay contest for 9-12 graders from the county and city schools which is 3. The topic is "How have you seen democracy at work in the 21st century?" I look forward to reading the essays and will probably publish the top three entries on this web page.

Now the question is: are any of you out there in web land planning on being a "new you" in any kind of way? Lets get to talking on here! There is too much life happening for silence.

I saw a baby snake today when I went outside to exercise. He just froze up still when I walked by him initially. I gave him the space he claimed outdoors and went back inside and worked out on my treadmill.

No, I did not just jump subjects. My point is that sometimes on the way to a "new you" one may run into some scary critters or may get turned around. But no matter what in exercise and life we should continue to become an "improved" person sometimes trying something new for the mind and the body.

Gone but not forgotten

Hello all,

I have been busy studying and writing. I completed another novel "When Will Eve Be Forgiven?" and searching for an agent. I am also losing weight. This time with some success. I have many pics to share of my garden but not today.

I am working on my next book already "When Does 'No' Mean 'No' in a Christian Marriage?" I deal with a lot of issues in regards to women. One may think that I am a feminist, but I am not a feminist in the true sense of the definition. I am a true advocate of all humans to be treated as God intended.

My vacation this year was fast and furious. I use to enjoy the airports. It use to be so many interesting characters in the terminals. I loved people watching. The businessman, the Texan, the working woman, etc. The Airport is so bland now. There is no class distinction by clothing. Everyone wore sad looking casual clothing. There was no flash and dash like before. I could not tell the upper class from the middle or lower class. I was dissappointed. Where are the jetsetters?

I found myself not being wary of the pick pocket or everyday con artist that use to lurk around in the 80's. That is an era gone by. Flying is safe and sterile. I was happy though, since it was my childrens first time flying. The sense of security was comforting and that is more important than my mid-life thrill seeking.

Anyway, hope to be freed up to blog more often.

Are there any non-feminist Christian women writers out there? I am disappointed in what is available for our future Christian women to read and shape their lives.

Let me know of some good authors that deal with serious women issues of importance not how to have peace or how to gain wealth.

End of May Blooms

The dark pink rose with the yellow center is a rambler rose that I do not know the name of. It blooms once in late spring. The light pink rose with tons of blooms is a fairy rose. The one large pink bloom is a Peony that grows very tall and falls over when it rains. The rain stains the unopened blooms and turns them an ugly brown. And I had to post my pansies as it is getting in the upper 80's and they will be pulled up soon.

Enjoy nature and enjoy life.

I'm Free!!!!!!

I just finished the last final exam today. I will be resting my poor tired eyes and brain for a while. I must say that I am happy to have one year behing me. I would have never thought that I would be in graduate school.

I have done so many things this year and I look forward to going on vacation at the end of May. I am going to Disneyland!!! Life is good if you look at the good. I enjoyed teaching my first seminar. I pray for more good things to come.

On blogs people try to be controversial, but I just will be me. I am a simple country gal. Oh, yeah, my summer attire is going to be dresses. I usually wear shorts, but I think I will be cooler in the 100 degree summer heat. And I will be taking 3 classes this summer at Seminary.

So heres to being free for a while. I will make the most of it by gardening and sleeping. I think I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome because I sleep alot.

I plan to stop with the sodas. One of my professors said how obesity bothered him because it represented a lack of discipline in the Christian life. Obese people are so hated in America and there are so many of us. What is normal anymore. Things that once shocked people now resides on the coffee table.

To all those graduating from anything any where; join me in a happy shout "I'M FREE!!!!!

Favorite blooms so far in May 2008

I planted a planter with the Asiatic Lilies of deep maroon which I love and wish would last all season. The planter has Dusty Miller, Lantana, a purple haunging vine to fill in while the lilies are not in bloom but cannot yet be cut down. The purple is my first Clematis which has at least four big blooms on it. I planted it about three weeks ago and it is doing well. The white is a frilly Shasta Daisy that I cannot wait to divide next spring. It is a new addition this week. I love the peach roses and try to have at least one in my garden. This one was added last year. And finally my pink Peonies are getting ready to bloom. The bush is tall and the blooms are too huge to stay upright. I have staked it, but I don't know how much that will help. I moved two peonies that I thought had died years ago, but they peeped up this spring and I put them in a better place of pampering. Well, stayed tuned weekly as usuall to see what is going on in my world.

What a great weekend

What a great time I had at Hidden Secrets in Flora, Mississippi. The store is absolutely beautiful and is only surpassed in loveliness by the owner and residents of the city. I was surrounded by flower and life go-getters. The refreshments were delish and the conversation, stimulating. If you are ever in Flora, stop by Hidden Secrets and the local library; you will be glad that you did.

The middle left picture is Mrs. Betty Allen the librarian at Flora's Library. She is an avid gardener and shared her expertise. I could not have asked for a better hostess.

The picture to the bottom left is Mrs. Henrietta, librarian at Beverly J. Brown Library in Byram, Mississippi. She is a friendly burst of sunshine that you must meet. The library is a welcoming enviroment for all. The loyal patrons of the libray were a joy to spend the morning with. Mrs. Henrietta surprised me and presented me with a blooming vine that I have not seen before. You know that I am more than excited to see how well the plant does and how well I do with the plant. Be on the look out for a close up shot of my gift.

I can not express my gratitute to my two hostesses for the weekend. I enjoy meeting nice people and that will never grow old with me. I was happy to know that the community of Byram care about their youth and encourages them to read and excell. I look forward to visiting two new found gems of the south; Flora and Byram again. Stop by and tell the ladies hi one day.