Romance In the Kitchen

 Gram always said, "The way to a man's heart is through his stomach." I'd say it's the same with some women too. Flyboy and I are foodies. We love to eat and we love to cook, especially together!

We prepared a special dinner for our anniversary.

According to studies, "when a couple cook together they have a tendency to stay together". Cooking together creates feelings of happiness and contentment as well as a relaxed atmosphere.

Flyboy is all about presentation.
Somebody watches too many cooking shows.

* Builds Cooperation

* Improves Communication

* Talk out issues

* Share Memories

* Laugh

* Staying at home takes the pressure off your wallet

* Have FUN being together

Sipping on drinks, XM Radio playing...we always have fun!

An article from the Casual Gourmet by the Culinary Institute of Virginia talks about why couples who cook together, stay together. CLICK HERE

29 Years In Love

The first snow of the season fell as we celebrated our wedding in the Sky Room restaurant that overlooked the tarmac and runways of Tri City Airport (now MBS International Airport). After all, Flyboy proposed to me at the FBO part of the airport.

That snowy night was November 2, 1991. Here are a few of my favorite pix of the night.

Surrounded by friends and family,
we married at First Presbyterian Church. 
My parents were married in the same spot we stood.

Just the beginning.

We goofed around in the car rental area;
joking that "Love Hertz".

Flyboy's brother-in-law who's also a flyboy,
got permission for us to board a DC-9 for some unique pix.

Perhaps, my all-time favorite photos of Flyboy and me.

Flyboy and I at our son's wedding this summer.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO MY LOVING HUSBAND!

I LOVE MY FLYBOY!

Zombie Face For Firm Skin #FightAging

 Join me for some spa time! Like most women, I'm always on the lookout for something to slow down the aging process of my skin. I was lucky enough to be born with my Swedish Grandmother's amazing skin, but I am, after all, in my 50's. Some of you may know I'm a bit of an Amazon junkie...(perhaps it's because Flyboy flies Amazon and purchases keep him in the air). Nah... I just LOVE a good deal!!!

Such a good opportunity came up in "The Deal of the Day". The name of the product certainly caught me.

Zombie Pack from Zombie Beauty by Skin 1004.

Then the description had me tapping, BUY NOW.

Pore Tightening & Lifting Pack - as the mask dries, it tightens and lifts, leaving smooth skin and eliminates fine lines.

This mask is compared to fancy masks costing up to $200. This pack is a two-part system - you have to mix the powder with a liquid provided and put on with a brush (also provided). The system suggests you apply the mask every 3 days. It takes 10-15 minutes to dry. As it dries it becomes bumpy and/or cracked. 

• Bumpy Parts: Areas that lack elasticity, and are prone to wrinkles. Look for the bumpiest parts to see which areas are losing elasticity
• Cracked Parts: Areas that lack hydration. Skin may not seem dry on the surface, but could be dehydrated internally

Mine became bumpy. The mask reminded me of the egg-white masks I used to do with my Grandma. Ironically, the one of the primary ingredients is Albumin.

Known as a component from eggs, Albumin is a protein made of amino acids, and is effective for attracting moisture to the skin!

I used the product for the recommended time. My conclusion: I didn't notice a change in fine lines except for on my chin. My skin however did clear up - break outs from wearing a mask stopped. My skin was soft. However, I noticed a significant improvement under my chin and neck.

BEFORE

AFTER

For more information check out Zombie Mask on Amazon.

Trick or Treating is Better Than Sex

I found this and after a good laugh thought it would be a great way to start Halloween.  

Enjoy!

WHY TRICK OR TREATING IS BETTER THAN SEX

10) You are guaranteed to get at least a little something in the sack.

9) If you get tired, you can wait 10 minutes and go at it again.

8) The uglier you look, the easier it is to get some.

7) You don't have to compliment the person who gives you some.

6) It's okay when the person you're with fantasizes you're someone

else, because you are.

5) Forty years from now you'll still enjoy candy.

4) If you don't like what you get, you can always go next door.

3) It doesn't matter if the kids hear you moaning and groaning.

2) Less guilt the morning after.

And....................

1) YOU CAN DO THE WHOLE NEIGHBORHOOD.

 

 

 

Remembering Book Tours

Even though I love the age of eBooks I still enjoy the smell and feel of a new book in my hands.When my first three novels in the Soul Series came out in print, I along with many other authors went on tour. I miss those days. Nothing beats the smell of fresh coffee and new books!

Readings and tours were essential component of promoting books.

 I loved sharing my work. However, I never got over blushing when I read the sexy stuff aloud.

Big events at places such as Barnes and Nobel and literacy festivals

encouraged authors of various genre to meet and inspire not only fans but also each other.

  

I did a solo tour visiting many towns of my home state, Michigan.
Coffee shops, book stores, libraries, museums!

I was in Bambi's Coffee Shop when the statistics came out announcing that women who read romance books have sex 70% more often than those who don't. 

I sold most of my copies that day to men who purchased them for their wives.

Visiting small town book shops and spending time with the owners 

made me appreciate all the work booksellers do for authors. 

Release Day in the library.

Always give your local library lots of love.

Fans and new writers enjoy discussing writing techniques.

Sometimes an author has to make special appearances at toga parties held in cultural centered cities.

The highlight of my tour was when my mentor, Doug Allyn showed up. 

AWESOME!!! He gave me a signed copy of The Burning of Rachel Hayes. 

As I’m writing this, one big question looms: are readings and tours worth it? That is, do people buy books and connect with the author actually happen? Yes, people buy books. On my tour, I believe I sold books to people who normally wouldn’t have bought the book. Does it make up for the expenses? No way. But it is sooooo worth meeting all the wonderful people. Something many don't mention is how while on tour, authors will find inspiration for their own work as well as inspire new writers. This to me is worth more than the dollars collected from a sale.

Special thanks to my first editor and BFF since 1968.

Tricia edited all my works in high school and college. She also co-wrote a story with me during a visit to London waaaaaay back in the '80's. 

Do you enjoy interacting with favorite writers?