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Friday, July 21, 2023

HOTDOGS, FIREWORKS, AND HERSHEY'S
(And a shout-out to a fellow author)

I hope everyone had a safe and happy 4^th of July. We celebrated our 42^nd Anniversary on July 4^th. And we ask ourselves again, “Why did we pick such an important holiday to get married?” HA!!!

WRITING NEWS: As the picture above denotes – It is Christmas in July because Rekindled for Christmas Eve is ON SALE for .99 cents. If you haven’t purchased it, hurry. Sale ends July 31. And remember to leave a review. I do love them! www.amazon.com/dp/B0BD8ZGMZ5

Another thing I love is sharing with you the funnies that happen to us on the road. I forgot to add one of the biggies from last month when we visited Lexington, Kentucky. While there – we asked Google, “What are some unique places to visit?”

Fairway to Heaven Miniature Golf popped up. You know us, we signed up for that one in a heartbeat. I almost forgot to mention each course had a biblical theme: Course I – Old Testament, Course II – New Testament, and Course III – Miracles. We opted for Course III.

Below are photos from our time there. And just for the record, I lost by one point. It might have been because I was laughing at how they depicted a few of the miracles.

Jesus calms the storm

Here is the sign for the burning bush...

And here is the burning bush.

Trust me, I'm not poking fun at the establishment. We had a blast seeing all the creative ways they told the stories of God's miracles. If you're ever in the area, look them up.

LEARN SOMETHING NEW TODAY:
Since I'm the Google Queen, I googled hotspots in Huntington, West Virginia, and found out it was famous for its hotdogs. I told Ray, and I thought he’d say, “We’re on the road again because I hate hotdogs.” But, no, he was ready to find the ‘best’ one. He does amaze me at times. And it turned into a Hot Diggity Dog Day!

And if you’re wondering, we didn’t drive the RV to find them. We found a Walmart, unhooked, and drove to the drive-ins. Amazingly, someone came out and took our order.

And we got quite the surprise at the second one we visited. We found out that Briana (who waited on us) was the 5^th Generation to run the hotdog stand. She told us the building had been there since 1932.

At the end of the day, our vote went to Briana’s place (Stewart's Hotdogs) for the best hotdog. An enjoyable day had by all, and neither of us suffered from indigestion.

Yes, we finally made it back to Hershey, Pennsylvania to go to Hershey Chocolate World. Yeah! Yippee! Woohoo!!! And two funnies happened (see one in the photos above).

We walked around the store and enjoyed all the wonderful smells on our way to the ride that explained all things Hershey. I didn’t know Ray was into reading the signs along the way that day.

I reached the stairs and went down to the ride, and I’m thinking he was right behind me as I jumped in the car. Then I looked, and he was still on the stairs, behind a half a dozen people, staring at me.

Thankfully, it wasn’t busy, so they waited on him. He made it down, and we were on our way to find out how they make the delicious candies, which they’ve been doing for 50 years.

WRITER’S CORNER:
This month I’m featuring a dear friend of mine from Texas. Her book, Search Light, releases today, (July 21).

In 1942, Women’s Army Corporal, Pauline Lopez is on duty atop the Bolivar Point Lighthouse. Her job: to spot German submarines in the Gulf of Mexico responsible for sinking supply ships bound for the U.S. When Pauline reports enemy activity, the call is deemed a false alarm, soiling her military reputation.

Pauline meets Army Air Corps pilot, Captain Frank Chessher at a USO dance. Frank believes Pauline’s story, but the next time she reports enemy activity, no one believes her.

Will Frank hear her mayday call and come to her rescue, or will she become another casualty of war?

Annette's Bio:
Annette O’Hare is an award-winning author of inspirational romance from a bygone era. Her love for preserving history shines through in her novels. Drawing on her background in drama and comedic sketch writing, Annette desires to reveal the love of God to her readers while hopefully giving them something to smile about. She and her husband, Dan, live in Southeast Texas and enjoy spending time with family, RVing, and saltwater fishing.

Links to everything you ever wanted to know about Annette. LOL!!
On The Web:      www.annetteohare.com
On Amazon:       https://amzn.to/3opcru1
On B&N:             https://bit.ly/44dfLbL
On Pelican Book Group: https://bit.ly/46zmY7G
On FB:                https://www.facebook.com/annetteohareauthor/
On Twitter:         https://twitter.com/AnnetteOHare
On Pinterest:     https://www.pinterest.com/annetteohare/

Thank you, Annette. Love ya bunches!!!

DEJA VUE!
Every time we stay at a campground, I put it into an Excel spreadsheet. The other night I typed in where we we’re staying, and it filled in the name. I looked at Ray and said, “We’ve stayed here before.”

Sure enough, I went back to 2016, and there it was. The funny part – the description I wrote of the park was exactly how it looks today. We stayed for a week to catch up on writing stuff, visit friends, and sightsee around the Boston/Cape Cod area.

Until next time…

Janetta Fudge Messmer - Author of Christian Comedy/Romances

“Turning Life Into Comedy”
E-mail: janettafudgemessmer@gmail.com
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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND FOOD
(And we're having a blast)

I tease that I’m sometimes done with peopling, but this past 50+ days of being ‘on the road,’ we’ve ‘peopled’ all over the country. As the title of the newsletter states, we’ve spent time with family and friends and eaten more food than I thought possible.

Before I share a boatload of photos from our traveling, I have to tell you about my class reunion. I saw (and hugged) lots of my classmates from years gone by. One girl I hadn't seen in 20+ years. We enjoyed catching up and at one point, we laughed so hard we cried. Love ya, Kathy!

And I’m laughing as I write this because I only have one photo from the festivities, and it’s of me and one of my “adorning” fans (see above). Those were her exact words when we connected on the last day of the reunion. Brenda, you’re a sweetheart!!!

STOP THE PRESSES - While on the topic of my books. Some of mine are ON SALE until the end of June. You can get Pigtails and a Tool Belt: www.amzn.to/2Xogown, Waltzing with a Grease Monkey: www.amzn.to/3hJfJAL , and/or God's Grace in Our Grumbling: www.amzn.to/35dG6dG for .99 cents. You can also get the Early Birds Adventures (5-book series) for $2.99: www.amzn.to/2GsgehA

Now back to my monthly newsletter! Next stop: Family in Mississippi and more FOOD:

My brother and sister-in-law (above photo) told us about Ground Zero in Biloxi, and its association with Morgan Freeman, so we had to give it a try. What a kick. We didn't get to see the renowned actor but spending time with family put smiles on all of our faces.

Onward to Alabama for more family and a stopover to see a writing friend (more on that in a bit). We spent a week with my sister, niece, and nephew-in-law. Of course, our time together included game playing and food. Are we seeing a theme yet? HA!!!

And as I said, while in Alabama, my sis and I visited Jo Huddleston. You might remember her from a few months ago. I featured her last book, Fascination, in my April Newsletter. We spent the afternoon chatting about all things writing related.

Now to the 'interesting' places we've dined at or stayed on our journey. The first photo (above) is Sam's, an eatery in Rome, Georgia. Unique building with planes sticking out of it. Great burgers, by the way!

The second photo is at the Wildside Winery, where we stayed one night. I took this picture on our walk after enjoying a tasting. Loved the artwork. They're outside Lexington, Kentucky, if you ever get that way.

The third photo is a campground we parked at in Kentucky. I'm almost certain you heard one or both of us screaming on the way into it. And from now on, we'll read reviews before heading to RV Parks. Wowzer!!! The last mile was a one-lane road with trees on both sides. Prayer became our friend. But, hey, we experienced the Kentucky River up close and personal. Oh, and we loved the campground, just not the road getting there.

The crowning touch of our time in Kentucky was meeting my author friend and her hubby. Hallie Lee and I hit it off online a few years ago, and if you haven't read her Shady Gully books (3-book series), you should.

PS: If you're still reading - I had to include the Buc-ee's blowup at the top of the newsletter. We've sure seen tons of their stores in our travels. And we always have to stop!!!

How about you??? Where are you going this summer???

Until next time…

Janetta Fudge Messmer - Author of Christian Comedy/Romances

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

WE’RE ON THE ROAD AGAIN
(And it includes two fun, new pastimes)

We’re officially ON THE ROAD AGAIN!!! There are sites to see and miles to cover this summer. And as my subtitle states – we’ve found two new pastimes in the short time traveling in 2023.

The first pastime started when we drove out of our RV Park. I have no idea why, but I picked up my phone and clicked on “create a reel” on Facebook. I aimed it out the front window of the RV and told the audience what we were doing.

They heard my voice but saw Maggie sitting in the front window. I posted it and called it a day. As I’ve said many times, funny stuff just shows up around Ray and me. In this case, I had to help the humor along.

As of today, we’ve done EIGHT reels and one of them has over 300,000 views. We find this unbelievable!!! Never in my (or Ray’s) life would we have imagined that we’d garner so much attention from sharing our RV adventures. STAY TUNED…

Next up is our other new pastime. I’m calling this one: LEARN SOMETHING NEW TODAY. (And it might be a helpful tool for you the next time you’re playing a trivia game).

In Florence, Arizona, I spied a sign about Tom Mix. For those who don’t know him – he was a famous silent film star. He made 291 movies, but when they started to have speaking roles, Tom’s squeaky voice didn’t match his tough-cowboy persona, so his career ended.

On a sad note, in 1940, while driving his Cord Phaeton convertible, he lost control and rolled into a dry wash (which they now call the Tom Mix Wash). The cause of death: His aluminum suitcase flew into the front seat, hit him in the back of the head, and broke his neck.

I guess when it’s your time to go – it’s your time to go.

Ray gave me a few looks while I filled him in on all things Tom Mix, but as I told him, “I’m the passenger in our RV, so I have time on my hands to find interesting facts about sights I see when we’re on the highways and byways.”

We love to stay at unique places, and most are what you call boondocking (no services provided). This particular place was called Iron Eagle Beer Garden on 290 outside of Brenham, Texas.

We parked our RV alongside the vintage car he had for sale. As soon as we were set up, I jumped out of the RV and took tons of pictures of the wildflowers that blanketed the countryside around the place. Don’t you love it?

And finally, we made it to Houston, namely The Woodlands, Texas, to visit friends. As one of our Facebook reels says, “We came. We saw. We conquered.” We LOVED spending time with everyone!!! And hope to catch up again in the future.

What are your vacation plans for 2023? Please tell me all about them.

Oh, and the Jesus photo (above) is another cool sign that I had to take a photo of.

Until next time…

Janetta Fudge Messmer - Author of Christian Comedy/Romances

Thursday, April 20, 2023

CREATIVITY IS ALL AROUND US
(and a little kindness never hurts either)

Last month I gave you the wrong link to my friend, Jeri Corbran’s, book – How I Finally Got to Keep the Couch. Here is the correct one: bit.ly/3nsuFdS. FYI: I double, and triple checked it this time. Hugs!!!

Another thing about last month's newsletter, OH, MY GOODNESS. I asked for responses, and I received a ton of them. I’m happy to say the email problem we had is fixed. Praise the Lord!

And since I promised another giveaway – here it is. I’ve drawn the names of those who contacted me, and three lucky winners will each get a $10.00 Amazon gift card. Congratulations, Carol S., Linda B., and Mary H.

WOOHOO!!!

Always be kind to your waiter or waitress, and they may draw you a picture of Snoopy (see above photo). And if they’re not an artist, at least your kindness will brighten their day. Thank you, Arianna.

Guess I can’t get away from funnies happening in my life. At the last class I taught in March, a student approached me with a copy of Early Birds. She said she’d gotten a signed copy off of eBay.

A signed copy???

I opened it and sure enough, I signed it to a Lauri. I laughed, and the lady holding it joined in. I asked her if she wanted me to cross off the other name. “No, just sign my name above it.” Works for me.

And Lauri, if you're on my newsletter list, thank you for sharing my book with others. :)

Well, I got the surprise of my life the other day. Ray came to the billiard room and said he had a present for me. He had me close my eyes, and when he said to open them – this picture of Maggie was what I beheld.

He’d asked a woman he works with about drawing a picture of our pooch and supplied her with a photo of Mags. And what an unbelievable job Brenda did. There are no words to express how much we love it. And as of yesterday, it's framed and hanging on the wall.

WRITING NEWS:
I stepped out of my comfort zone and asked the students in my class if they would like to receive my monthly newsletter. I got a resounding ‘YES.’

This got me thinking. I need to step out and toot my horn a little more than I do. So, I’m asking you to share my newsletter with your family and friends, so they can join in the fun and win prizes too.

And if you do, and tell me about it, I’ll have another GIVEAWAY next month!!! How about that?

MORE WRITING NEWS:
This month I’m featuring a fellow author from Winged Publications. Please help me welcome Jo Huddleston.

Jo’s Bio:
Award-winning and bestseller Jo Huddleston is a multi-published author who writes sweet Southern mid-20^th-century romances. Her stories are inspired by her fascination with the 1950s and love of her Native American South. Jo’s readers describe her as a wonderful storyteller whose books will inspire and entertain you.

Will loving her be worth the risk?
In this sweet Southern romance, Susannah is thrilled with her new independence and doesn’t need a man to complete her life. Yet when she meets Edward, she’s captivated.

Edward’s bachelor creed is to take a woman out three times and walk away. He knows dating Susannah is dangerous for his career goals, but he can’t resist her.

When Edward’s law firm assigns him an out-of-state project, he’s torn between his career success and Susannah. As his fascination grows into love, which will he choose?

Fascination Purchase link:
https://www.amazon.com/Fascination-1950s-Southern-romance-Emotions-ebook/dp/B09W35GSGK

Jo's other links:
Website: http://www.johuddleston.com
Amazon author page: http://amzn.to/2cfSroU
Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/3i2v7cB
Facebook personal page: https://bit.ly/30V6rdh
Facebook author page: https://bit.ly/336Nabg

I hope you check out Jo Huddleston’s books.

Until next time…

Janetta Fudge Messmer - Author of Christian Comedy/Romances

Monday, March 27, 2023

Pesky Issue Solved
(or I sure hope it is!)

The title sounds alarming, but last month I discovered that the emails you sent me from my newsletter were actually going to my JUNK mail. Or, as a close friend told me, “I commented on your newsletter, but the email returned to me undeliverable.”

STOP THE PRESSES! Hubby got to work on the problem and figured out (or I sure hope he did) why I wasn’t hearing from my readers. And if you did comment on January or February’s newsletter, and I didn’t respond, I apologize from the bottom of my heart. (*** see below).

As you can see - technology is not my friend. But Mr. Ray got us back on track, which brings me to the FUN STUFF of this newsletter. It’s time to give away the three books I promised you in my February newsletter.

And the WINNERS are: Renee, Bruce, and Nancy.

Each of you wins a copy of Rekindled for Christmas Eve. WOOHOO! I will message you, and you can let me know if you want them as an e-book or a signed copy.

And speaking of Rekindled for Christmas Eve – I had an opportunity to talk about my latest release at another Cal-Am park in Mesa, Arizona. The coordinator contacted me because their writing group gets together at the end of the year to read stories they’ve penned throughout the season.

I accepted and asked him if I could bring another writer friend to the festivities. And today, I’m going to introduce you to her. I’ve included Jeri's bio below:

Jeri Corbran’s contribution to the literary world is her memoir, How I Finally Got to Keep the Couch (a memoir about a crazy woman’s crazier life). It is filled with lots of laughter and plenty of poignant moments about her three husbands, her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and an array of granddogs. Oh, and we can’t forget Jeri’s countless friends. One she met at Good Life Resort, and her new friend suggested she write a book. And she did. It’s available on Amazon.com. Ms. Corbran says, “This book was a labor of love. I am seventy-six years old and wanted to leave a piece of me with all the people I have loved. She is working on a fiction book, hoping to publish it in 2024.

Jeri and I became friends four years ago, and I helped her on her road to publishdom. I highly recommend Jeri’s book, and I guarantee it will make you laugh out loud. She is quite a lady!!! The link to her book is: bit.ly/3INcLlt

WRITING NEWS:
I finished teaching my class, and I had a blast. We covered everything I could think of concerning writing (story arc, point of view, active vs. passive writing, writing THE END first, and editing).

It thrilled me when my students asked if I’d be teaching again next season. If Cal-Am wants me back, I’ll be there with bells on. Guess this summer will be spent coming up with more lesson plans. Retirement? What’s that? HA!!!

March Magic (and all things touristy)
We've been 'on the road again' (sort of) with a friend who came to visit us. The pictures are from sites around Phoenix and in the park we live in.

Talisin West - Frank Lloyd Wright home.
Spectacular!!!

Elvis was in the building. We

were 'all shook up.'

Medieval Times. An enjoyable show!
And great food you ate with your fingers.

Desert Botanical Garden - our friend
called these 'Arizona footstools.'

Fun times had by all. Until next time...

***Oh, another thing - I have a favor to ask. Please email me to make sure the 'pesky issue is solved.' You can say a simple Hello. I'd appreciate it. There will be another giveaway if you do!!!

Hugs!!!

Janetta Fudge Messmer - Author of Christian Comedy/Romances

Friday, February 24, 2023

Last month I asked you to send me a story about a trip to the mountains, lake, or national park.” No one did, but that’s okay – I’ll try again, but you’ll have to read to the end of the newsletter to find out what you will have to do to win a free book.

Okay, now it’s time to talk about my Kansas City CHIEFS...again. They definitely stopped my heart a dozen times during the Super Bowl, but they pulled it off. WOOHOO!!! I do have to add a shout out to the Eagles. They played a great game too. And if you root for the Eagles, you might want to skip over this next part, but know I still love you.

On Monday of Super Bowl week, friends of ours (Bruce & Diane), Ray, and I went to downtown Phoenix. What a kick. They held the festivities at the Footprint Center, where the Suns play.

We had no idea what the evening entailed but imagine our surprise when we saw all of the Eagles players walk on the stage. The Chiefs got their turn two hours later. We had great seats, but I’m glad for whoever invented Jumbotrons.

The crowd erupted when Travis and Jason Kelce’s mom walked up with the containers of cookies. I loved the smiles on the boys’ faces. The news media kept their mother busy all night with interviews. And, of course, she wore one of the shirts someone made for her with both team’s colors and logos on it.

We had to take selfies after the game to prove we’d lived through the moment. HA!!! And to keep it real, we may have toasted a few times when the Chiefs made a touchdown.

And I can’t finish without including pictures of Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. They’re great together.

Life does go on after football, which included us redecorating our RV. Ray said, “I want to tear out the banquette.” I agreed but suggested we move the one seat over to make it L-shaped. We also added a smaller table in between the captain’s chairs. Oh, I forgot to mention that we also ordered new seat covers for the cushions.

Next came the removal of the couch. In its place, we put a loveseat recliner. We’ve enjoyed many hours of reclining while watching Hallmark movies. I also love it because I can sit back and write/edit.

FEBRUARY FUNNIES: (too comical not to share)
#1: Ray came out of PetSmart, and as he got into the Jeep, he said, “I can’t believe it was $72.00 for a dog of bag food.” I stared at him, trying to make sense of the words he’d just spoken. I repeated them, and we both sat and laughed at his tongue getting tied up.

#2: I went into the bathroom the other morning and heard a strange noise. I checked my razor in the medicine cabinet – it was off. I peeked under the sink. Nothing! Finally, I looked up at the exhaust fan – it was off. That’s when I got Mr. Ray involved, and he couldn’t figure it out either. All of a sudden, laughter resonated from the bathroom. He’d found the noise maker. It was my battery-powered toothbrush. I’d forgotten to turn it off after I’d brushed my teeth earlier that morning.

#3: Ray and I do a Bible reading in the morning. One of the verses we read mentioned a hippopotamus. After we finished, he Googled the infamous Christmas song, and we listened to it until the end. I quietly thanked the Lord for giving my hubby a sense of humor.

Now for your chance to win a copy of Rekindled for Christmas Eve. What is a Super Bowl memory you have? Share it with me, and I’ll have a drawing for three winners.

PS: I promise I'm done talking about the Chiefs. I'll be back to normal (yeah, right) next month!!!

Until next time...

Blessings!

Janetta Fudge Messmer - Author of Christian Comedy/Romances

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

WHY DID I EVER WORRY?
(CLASS NEWS AND THE CHIEFS)

Brrrzy may not be in the dictionary, but I’m using it here. And this next sentence will sound like I’m whining, so excuse me for a moment. Yes, it’s January, but who knew that the lower part of Arizona received such nippy temperatures?

Okay, I’m done because I know that many of you are seeing single-digit temps and minus temperatures. So, I’ll be praying for you to make it through the colder-than-normal January.

WRITING NEWS:

Last month I told you I would share how my first Creative Writing class went. I won’t bore you with all the details, but it was a HUGE success. Why did I ever worry?

Ray (my helper and hubby) came to help me set up and see the classroom then he left. Soon my students filed in. Carrie, the Class Coordinator, joined us and introduced me to everyone. I’ll be honest with you, I was shaking in my boots, but it didn’t take me long to relax and enjoy the journey.

And with anything I do, there has to be a funny in the mix. This one involved a fainty-feeling sensation. Before you get concerned, I didn’t fall on my face in front of twenty-seven people, but I did take a seat and finished the lesson I’d prepared.

While seated, I also asked the class what everyone was interested in. Most of the students said: Memoirs. One gentleman, though, cracked us up when he said, “I’ve already tried pickleball and card games. I came to this class because it sounded interesting.”

After the laughter died down, I thanked him for his honesty. And I told him that I hoped he’d return to figure out what he wanted to write about. The class ended, and my assistant handed out the lesson I’d prepared. I also gave them their homework for the following week.

As they left, I thanked everyone for coming. One lady on her way out the door said, “I’m going to the office right now to get tickets for your next class.” My response was a resounding, “WOOHOO!!!”

I have my next class this coming Friday. I’ll guarantee I’ll have some nerves going on, but with one under my belt – I’ll settle in and do the best job I can do in teaching the attendees about creative writing.

OTHER NEWS:

The Kansas City Chiefs won on Sunday and will face the Cincinnati Bengals next week in the playoffs. But let’s not forget to continue praying for Damar Hamlin with the Buffalo Bills. What happened to him on Monday night should wake us up as to how quickly life can change. Yes, life is precious.

A CHANCE AT A FREE BOOK:

And if you’re interested, the homework assignment I gave my class, it was: “Write about a trip to the mountains, lake, or national park.” If you send me the story you wrote, I’ll enter you into a drawing for a free e-book of Rekindled for Christmas Eve. I’ll pick three winners.

PS: This week, I read Jason Feifer’s newsletter: How Do You Stay Relevant? Steal this tactic from one of the world’s strongest brands. He mentioned, “Taco Bell just nabbed #1in Entrepreneur’s annual Franchise 500, our definitive ranking of the strongest franchise brands. It’s their third consecutive time at the top spot, which only two other brands have ever achieved.”

You know I love Taco Bell!!!

Until next time…

Blessings!

Janetta Fudge Messmer - Author of Christian Comedy/Romances
“Turning Life Into Comedy”
E-mail: janettafudgemessmer@gmail.com
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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

A CHRISTMAS SURPRISE
(And a book review for the ages!)

You might remember that I received a keyboard for Christmas last year. I played on it for three or four months, but one day the sound coming from it was more of a gurgling noise than music filling the air.

So much for buying a musical instrument at a thrift store. Guess someone failed to disclose that it wasn’t in tip-top shape when they donated it. So, we pitched it, and I put my songbooks away in my closet.

That’s until a week ago when I received an early Christmas present. Ray surprised me with a brand-new keyboard. We rushed to storage to get my books, and once again, I’m playing a mean Silent Night.

I pray your Christmas is filled with joy, and as Facebook tells us – calories don’t exist the last ten days of December. I’m counting on it because Ray and I are some of those weirdos who LOVE fruitcake. We’re going to make one from www.outoftheboxbaking.com, and we can’t wait.

WRITING NEWS:
Over the years, I've received wonderful reviews from my readers, but this is one for the ages. I’m still smiling. Here is the Five Star Review for Rekindled for Christmas Eve:

Just in time for the holidays comes this cozy story by Janetta Fudge-Messmer.

It starts with a lost letter, catapults into more than one miracle, and culminates in a laugh-out-loud jolly good time with a terrific cast of characters.

Fudge-Messmer artfully weaves a tale that will have you clutching your heart one minute with her profound and beautifully written moments of faith, and then cackling like a fool the next as you marvel at the antics (and shenanigans) of these funny people.

Boots and Bangles. Uptown Funk. Pepto-Bismol colored cowboy hats. Simply fantastic! Made even better when wrapped in a powerful story of the human spirit.

I thank the Lord for this reader’s kindness. It definitely made my day, week, and year!!! If I haven’t mentioned before, reviews are what inspires a writer to write. And they are so much appreciated!!! REMINDER: Rekindled is .99 cents.

MORE WRITING NEWS:
I’ve completed all the lessons for my writing class that begins on January 13. If you think about it, please pray for me. I’ll let you know how the first day goes in next month’s newsletter. Knowing me, I’m sure it will include comedy of some kind.

We have new managers at the place we stay in the winter, and they are fabulous. So, we’re back to having parties for every occasion. The pictures above are of us dressed up at the Halloween and Thanksgiving dances.

The theme for Halloween was 1980. Looking up clothing in that era, I considered going as a workout queen but settled on a pink tutu, leggings, an MTV t-shirt, and a jeans jacket. I laughed when we came home. I hung the jacket in my closet to wear again—quite a find at Goodwill.

Next, for Thanksgiving, they picked Hillbilly as the theme. And I still cannot believe I went as Daisy Duke. Thank goodness I still had a pair of hose, or those legs wouldn’t have seen the light of day. And pay attention to my cowboy boots. We visited countless thrift stores to find them. Yee-haw!!!

"Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth and lying in a manger." Luke 2:11&12 (NIV)

Until next time…

Blessings!