First Grade Failure

16 Feb

I really did not like first grade. Except for our morning Bible time and singing, I can’t think of a single activity that I enjoyed. I was homesick everyday. Plus, they insisted that I draw pictures and take a nap, two things I did not like to do, nor intend to do. Are you starting to get the picture? I was a rebellious first grade failure.]

Second grade didn’t look promising on the first day of school but I was resigned to the reality of going to school. I was placed in the class of this tall red-haired woman.  In first grade I had seen her in the cafeteria, clumping around in her high heels and shouting for everyone to be quiet. One day I was sitting in the reading circle and my world exploded. I discovered I could read and reading meant all my questions could be answered. This began a life long love affair with books.

Since Rebekah published her eBook, I have discovered a veritable feast of digital authors and I want to read them all! There are a lot more talented writers than are ever published in Tyndale, Bethany or Thomas Nelson catalogs.

I love books. I love to read them, touch and smell them. I love discovering a great read on a library shelf or in the bargain bin. I love sharing them with friends and then discussing the characters. So how do I merge my love of paper with this new digital age? Any suggestions?

If you would like to read my favorite digital author check out

RebekahLyn’s Books and Publications Spotlight http://j.mp/wGaQSY

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Downtown or Sunday Will Never Be The Same

15 Feb

Mike, Rebekah and I went to downtown Orlando last Sunday. Our mission was to shoot video and pictures for Rebekah’s book trailers.

Usually Rebekah and I head off to Orlando for girl time but Sunday I invited Mike along as a courtesy. It turned out he was more than a courtesy he was our bodyguard.  Empty, dark  parking garages, closed restaurants and deserted buildings gave me the creeps.

I grew up in what I have come to think of as “the best of times”. The  50’s and 60’s. Sure we had the Cold War, duck and cover, Vietnam, riots and strife but a kid could play outside all day. In Orlando, we never locked our doors except at night when we put the hook and eye latch on. After school, I would have been a latch key child but the door wasn’t locked.

In high school, my sister in law to be and I would walk downtown to shop with no fear of being robbed or attacked. Walking through downtown last Sunday, I searched for signs of that gentler time. The only ones I could find were the public library and of course, the lake.

In the 50’s Lake Eola was THE place to be. It’s where you went on a Sunday afternoon. I imagine a lot of kids of my era have photo albums with pictures taken in front of beautiful flowers and foliage. Then the lake experienced a downtime. First the hippies came and then the homeless took over. Downtown wasted away.

Then downtown became cool again. Old homes were restored, the lake flourishes and downtown woke up. Well, except on Sunday afternoons.

If you would like to read a novel set in “new’ downtown  Orlando check out Summer Storms by Rebekah Lyn

http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/summer-storms/18841461?showPreview

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Gladware Made My Day.

1 Feb

There’s nothing like a nice sinus infection to ruin all one’s plans. We’ve been sick off and on for the past two weeks. My main concerns have been where are the Puffs and is it time for more antihistamine.  Monday I realized I had 3 boxes of Puffs on my bed. Just a bit obsessive.

Today is a new day and I feel better. Beck and I spent the morning checking out the produce and fish markets. Quite interesting. We had a lovely lunch and explored the local Historical Society and vetted a  shoe repairman.

This afternoon I was dancing around the house, excited to learn a four-ounce box of pudding will fit into a  Gladware round. It made my day.  Mike agreed with me that I am  easily entertained.

The real thrill about the Gladware is we already owned it and I was able to “repurpose it”. I am into “repurposing”  and not just around the house. It’s part of my Old Things Are New philosophy.

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Summer Storms by Rebekah Lyn in Christianity

13 Jan

Summer Storms by Rebekah Lyn in Christianity.

If you are interested in a hard copy of Rebekah’s new book it can be published at Lulu.com or click link above.

 

What do you do with all your time?

13 Jan
  •       The first question friends ask when I tell them I am retired is what do you do with all of your time. Well this photo should give you a pretty good idea. I am busy  doing the things I didn’t have time to enjoy while working.Image
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