Month: May 2013

32 Random Questions

32 Random Questions

I was reading Mama’s Losin It! and I saw that she posted this list of 32 random questions to answer in your next vlog.  I read through them and really wanted to answer them so I am going to just answer them on my blog and make it part of the Old School Blogging posts that I have been doing.

1.) Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?  They are closed well the one that I can move is closed and the broken one is pretty much closed so that I can keep Sylvia out of there because she loves to sleep in there and get my clothes covered in her hair.
2.) Do you take shampoo and conditioner bottles from hotels? When I do travel either my grandma does or I do.
3.) Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out? The bottom of the flat sheet is tucked in but the rest of the sheet isn’t tucked in.
4.) Have you ever stolen a street sign?  No I haven’t but I have always wanted to steal one.
5.) Do you cut out coupons and then never use them?  I never cut them out my grandma does and most of the time I don’t use them because I forget I have them.
6.) Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of bees?  A bear for sure.  I am more afraid of bee’s than getting attacked by a bear. 
7.)Do you always smile for pictures?  Not really.  I also hate having my pictures taken so I don’t have many taken.
8.) Do you ever count your steps when you walk?  No I never have but this makes me want to start.
9.) Have you ever peed in the woods?  Yes and only because I had no choice but to.
10.) Do you still watch cartoons?  No and I wasn’t that big into them growing up either.
11.) Where would you bury hidden treasure if you had some?  I can’t tell you that or you would be able to take it.
12.) What do you drink with dinner?  If I am at home it is water and if I am out I try and get Dr. Pepper.
13.) What do you dip a chicken nugget in? Ranch most of the time but sometimes honey mustard.
14.) What movies could you watch over and over and still love?  Apollo 13
15.) Were you ever a girl scout?  For like a month.
16.) Would you ever strip or pose nude in a magazine?  If I was happy with how I looked than sure why not but as it stands now no I wouldn’t.
17.) Can you change the oil on your car?  Hell no
18.) Have you ever gotten a speeding ticket?  Yes I have gotten one and I always say it was because the female cop was mad that I was cuter than her lol
19.) Afraid of heights?  Yes I am in fact it is so bad I can’t walk over to the railing when I am on the upper levels at places and look down.
20.) Do you sing in the car?  Yes I do.

 
21.) Is Christmas stressful?  It is more sad for me than stressful.
22.) Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid.  A teacher, vet, or a nurse.
23.) Do you believe in ghosts?  I sure do and I have seen them.
24.) The first concert you ever went to.  I think it was NSYNC.
25.) Walmart, Target, or Kmart?  Target but I do go to Walmart often because it is the closest to my house.
26.) Nike or Adidas?  Either
27.) Can you curl your tongue?  Yes
28.) Have you ever cried because you were so happy?  Not that I can remember but it may have happened.
29.) The last concert you saw?  Jeff Dunham
30.) Can you swim well?  Yes I can even though I don’t know the last time I even went swimming.
31.) Can you knit or crochet?  I think my grandma showed me once but I haven’t done it in years so I am going to go with no.
32.) Are you a dog person or a cat person?  Well I love both but I am for sure a cat person.

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Beth K. Vogt’s “Catch a Falling Star” Romantic Weekend Getaway Giveaway & June 4th Facebook Party!

Celebrate the release of Catch a Falling Star (Howard Books) with Beth K. Vogt by entering to win a Romantic Weekend Getaway and RSVPing for her June 4th Author Chat Party.

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One “lucky” winner will receive:

  • A $200 Visa Cash Card (Perfect for a weekend stay at a hotel or B&B!)
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Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on June 3rd. Winner will be announced at the Catch a Falling Star” Facebook Author Chat Party on June 4th. Connect with Beth for an evening of book chat, trivia, laughter, and more! Beth will also share an exclusive look at her next book and give away books and other fun prizes throughout the evening.


So grab your copy of Catch a Falling Star and join Beth on the evening of June 4th for a chance to connect and make some new friends. (If you haven’t read the book, don’t let that stop you from coming!)


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“Pastors’ Wives” by Lisa Takeuchi Cullen

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In Pastors’ Wives by Lisa Takeuchi Cullen you follow 3 women as their lives join together when they are all members of a mega-church called Greenleaf.  I had a hard time with this book and I am not sure why.  I loved the writing in the book and all the characters but it just wasn’t for me I guess.  I did love how the the author had the chapters broken down into the different ladies talking.  I am for sure going to check out other books by her because she is a great author this book just wasn’t my personal favorite.

About The Book

What’s it like when the man you married is already married to God? asks Pastors’ Wives, an often surprising yet always emotionally true first novel set in a world most of us know only from the outside.
Lisa Takeuchi Cullen’s debut novel Pastors’Wives follows three women whose lives converge and intertwine at a Southern evangelical megachurch. Ruthie follows her Wall Street husband from New York to Magnolia, a fictional suburb of Atlanta, when he hears a calling to serve at a megachurch called Greenleaf. Reeling from the death of her mother, Ruthie suffers a crisis of faith—in God, in her marriage, and in herself. Candace is Greenleaf’s “First Lady,” a force of nature who’ll stop at nothing to protect her church and her superstar husband. Ginger, married to Candace’s son, struggles to play dutiful wife and mother while burying her calamitous past. All their roads collide in one chaotic event that exposes their true selves. Inspired by Cullen’s reporting as a staff writer for Time magazine,Pastors’ Wives is a dramatic portrayal of the private lives of pastors’ wives, caught between the demands of faith, marriage, duty, and love.

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About The Author

Lisa Takeuchi Cullen was a longtime staff writer for TIME magazine. She now develops TV pilots for production companies and recently sold her first pilot for “The Ordained” to CBS. Born in Japan, Cullen lives in New Jersey with family.
Find out more about Lisa at http://lisacullen.com.

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FTC: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my review.  The opinions expressed here are 100% my own.
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“The Cat That God Sent” and “The Dog That Talked To God” by Jim Kraus

As everyone is aware I love animals so when I saw the chance to review “The Cat That God Sent” and “The Dog That Talked To God” by Jim Kraus I jumped.  Look below for the reviews of both of these books and I know if you are animal lovers like I am you will love these books.

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The Cat  That God Sent Review

This was one of the cutest books I think I have ever read.  I am a total cat person so from the moment I started this book I was hooked.  I can totally see the parts where the cat is “talking” happening and I often wonder if my own cats don’t think the same things when they look and interact with me.  You follow along with Jake during this book as he arrives at his new assignment and everything that goes on with him and Petey the cat.  I don’t want to say much more because I don’t want to give anything away but this is heart warming story that I know everyone will love if you are an animal lover.

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The Dog That Talked To God Review

I really enjoyed this book.  In this book you are following along with Mary Fassler as she is dealing with the loss of her family.  She adopts Rufus who is a Miniature Schnauzer.  She gets him when she needs him the most and he talks to her and God.  I really enjoyed this book but I did’t like it as much as the cat book but I know that is just because I am such a cat person and not a huge dog person.  The dog helps her heal and “move on” with her life.  I know that animals can help you heal just like Rufus helped Mary heal.  If you love sweet stories and dogs I know this book is for you.

About The Books

The Cat  That God Sent

Meet Petey, your not-so-average cat-on a mission from God

Disillusioned young pastor, Jake Wilkerson, has just arrived at his new assignment in the small rural church of Coudersport, Pennsylvania. Also new on the scene is Petey, acat of unknown origins and breed-but of great perception.

As Jake sets about doing the business of ministry, Petey’s continued interference brings chaos to thecommunity of curiously off and eccentric people-residents like the faith-avoiding veterinarian Sally Grainger and Tassy, a young runaway with a secret. An expert at hiding his fears, Jake wonders if all this-and the cat to boot-is more than he can handle. What is Petey’s real “mission”? Perhaps something larger than Jake—or even Petey—can possibly know.

The Dog That Talked To God

Recently widowed Mary Fassler buys a Miniature Schnauzer, Rufus, and her world is turned sideways inthe midst of her grief. It seems that Rufus speaks. And not just to her. He also talks to God. When Rufus begins sharing advice that could result in major changes, Mary gets the feeling the pooch might not be steering her in the right direction. Or, is she just afraid to takethe leap and discover something she desperately needs? Only Rufus…and God…knows.

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About The Author

Jim Kraus grew up in Western Pennsylvania and has spentthe last twenty years as a vice president of a major Christian publishing house. He has written more than twenty books and novels, includingthe best-selling The Dog ThatTalked to God. He and his family live outside of Chicago with a sweet miniature Schnauzer and an ill-tempered Siberian cat named (of course) Petey. www.jimkraus.com

Buy The Books

The Cat  That God Sent

 The Dog That Talked To God

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Introducing . . .

Introducing

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Today for the Writers Workshop I am going to introduce everyone to Sylvia.  I know I have talked about her on here before but I am going to introduce her and add a few clips of some videos that I have with her in them.

Sylvia is about 6 years old and my grandma is the one who picked out her name.  I already had Elinore when I decided I was going to adopt a kitten and I wanted them both to have “old” lady names.  She has always been a handful and has always hated to be held and picked up.  She is to this day still hates to be held.  While you are holding her she is growling and hissing.

She does have long fur so she gets mats.  Since she hates to be brushed we just brush the mats out when they are little because she will allow us to pet her when she wants to be petted.  When she decides that she wants to be petted you have to drop everything and pet her or she will hiss and run away.

She is the first cat we have ever had that is either sitting still or running full speed.  She doesn’t seem to go anywhere walking well she never used to but she has had to start slowing down because we redid the flooring in part of the house and she slides everywhere if she runs.

Here a few videos of her: The second one shows what she does when she wants to be petted and I try and move her off of me.


She is also scared of pretty much everything and I believe that is because she picked up on everything that Elinore was scared of in the beginning.  Since Elinore was abused before I got her she was super scared of everything and has since started growing out of all of those things but Sylvia is still scared to death of pretty much everything.

That is pretty much all of Sylvia and some of the crazy things that she does.

What crazy things do your pets do?

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