Brain Dump

A friend told me her psychiatrist had a plaque on the wall that said “Normal is a setting on a dryer.” My third counselor told me “You don’t want to be normal. You want to be healthy. What was going on in Sodom and Gomorrah was normal but definitely wasn’t healthy.” We have abandoned all concepts of healthy in favor of do what feels good. Eating a whole cake can feel good, at first. Wisdom is recognizing that feeling good is not always healthy. 

Tomorrow is Friendship Day

Celebrate with a story.

Just Friends

The sixth 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.

After Mindy Harper's life crashes, she cuts off her friends. What other choice does she have? She doesn't fit in anymore. Holidays commemorating friendship fail to convince her she should celebrate them. A handsome ranch hand won't change her mind.

Cowboy left most of his past behind, with no regrets. The moment he sees Mindy he knows where his future lies. Friendship is the best place to start, but what is he supposed to do when she declares they're acquaintances?

God opens closed doors to those who knock, if it's His will...

http://www.amazon.com/Just-Friends-Holiday-USA-Book-ebook/dp/B017FSC4WG/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=s

 

Quote from Just Friends

Thanks to Donna Keevers Driver for creating this: 

 

Thank Goodness It's Sunday

~ Visited a dear friend

~ Kneaders with a couple dear ladies 

~ Hope

~ Found a live BB but God is still good. 

~ God's grace            

Sunday is All or Nothing Day.

Celebrate with a story. 

All or Nothing 

The tenth 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.

Secrets? Angela Goodrich owns a few. Moving to Holiday is her dream come true. As Holiday Sweets' new manager, she wants a fresh start even as she wants to share the truth of who she is. Will she still be welcomed?

Anger issues? Caleb Bronson denies it despite the fact he'd like to throttle his EMT partner's new fiancé for wronging his sister. What does it matter if his anger is dominating his life and spills over on the attractive and newest resident of Holiday?

The truth will set you free, if you're willing to endure the discomfort of letting go of the lies. God knows the pain hidden in the soul anyway...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7MZC9M/ref=sr_1_1

 For those who 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 

  

Quote from All or Nothing

All or Nothing Day is on the 26th.

Thanks to Donna Keevers Driver for creating this:

 

Go to Medieval Times

If you ever have the opportunity, I highly recommend the adventure. It was so much fun. The Andalusian horses were gorgeous. Dinner and a show. Dinner is served without silverware, so you're eating with your fingers. Garlic bread and tomato bisque, roast chicken, corn on the cob, roasted potato, and an eclair. I chose lemonade. They do provide wet towelettes at the end. Six knights, three fight for the king and three fight for the queen. I was on the king's side. Each section cheers for a specific knight. I was seated in Black and White. The knight also happened to be my friend's youngest son. Awesome. Falconry, dressage, an 8-horse cavalry. The competition between the knights ranged from lancing rings to throwing spears from horseback into a target, jousting, and fighting with medieval weaponry. The splinting of the wood on shields during the jousting was startling. The sparks flying during the sword fighting was amazing. We laughed, booed, cheered, and had a fantastic time. I'd do it again in a heartbeat. 

Thank Goodness It's Sunday

~ Blessed rain

~ God watering my plants for me

~ Visits with family and friends

~ God's mercy

~ God's grace           

Brain Dump

More than half way through July, already. It's been a relatively cool summer compared to the last few. Blessedly, the "normal" monsoon is back. Thanks God for watering my outdoor plants for me.  

Midweek Encouragement

The world will knock you down plenty. 

You don't need to be doing it to yourself.

~ Elizabeth Scott

REAL 13 July 2026

Not many walks; too hot. Better at doing PT. Eating better, I think. Sleep is as good as can be expected; not waking up worried about monsters first thing. The worry comes but is less and shorter terms; learning to turn it over to God. Yard work done, trimming pygmy palms, lantana, oleander, and Chicklet orange trumpet bush. Thanks God for all the help.