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15 Ways to Live and Not Merely Exist

Meet Marc and Angel, a young couple who write an awesome blog that truly inspires me. Read what they have to say about the difference between living and merely existing. I think you'll find it illuminating. I certainly did. Enjoy!
http://www.marcandangel.com/2012/03/19/15-ways-to-live-and-not-merely-exist/

POKER NIGHT

Well, it's kind of like poker night, only you're with a few more friends who are colleagues. Our Writers Guild meets monthly to share our writing journeys. We instruct, inform and inspire each other lending a helping hand with what we've learned along the way. It's an honor to be part of such a fine group. This evening, I did a Q and A on the publishing journey. I'm sure we had as much fun as those attending a poker night. Maybe even more! What a lovely way to spend an evening. God bless you today on whatever journey you're on.

LOVELY LADY

I was so inspired by this article, inspired and saddened at the same time. I've always liked Dame Judi Dench and loved every movie she's made--so far. She's battling losing her eyesight at the moment and my heart goes out to her. At the moment, I'm spending time with my mom, who's 87, and talking at length about the issues she's facing as well. What I've discovered is if you spend your time productively, doing what you love, aging is not an issue. Aging is just another day in the adventure of life. May your day today be a lovely adventure! Here's the link I think you'll find inspirational.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/dame-judi-denchs-eyesight-battle-689976

WHERE DID THAT COME FROM?

This was the inspiration photo for the following scene.  Our family was vacationing at The Moana Surf Rider Hotel on Waikiki. We had a lovely time.

 The Mark of Eden

Chapter 3

High Tea on The Banyan Grove Veranda of their hotel met all of Cecilia’s expectations.

“Jillian would love this, wouldn’t she?” Walter said, as the hostess explained the multiple varieties of tea choices.

Cecilia smiled knowingly. “She’s the one who insisted we do it. This is one of the reasons she sent us here, I think. It is fabulous. I hope we have room for the dinner show tonight. It’s going to be an early seating, unfortunately.”

Walter took a sip of his tea.

“I think I can find room,” he said, lovingly.

“I’m sorry we have to crowd everything in today. It would have been perfect to stay here one more day, but….”

Walter reached across the table and covered her hand with his.

“Sweetheart,” he whispered. “Nothing is more important than getting home and locating your dad. I’m with you one hundred percent on this.”

“I love you, Walter. You’ve been nothing but supportive. Thank you, sweetheart.”

“No problem, my love. Besides, this is right up my line of work. I’m kind of anxious, really, to find out where he is.”

“Listen,” she said, “why don’t you give the chief a call so he’ll have a heads up by the time we get back?”

“I’m one step ahead of you, my love. I left him a message right after we talked to Jillian. I haven’t heard back yet, but I’m sure he’ll get back in touch with me. He must be busy with that new case I saw.”

Cecilia put her finger sandwich down. She looked worried.

“That was the case of the older man they found dead?”

“It could be. Now stop worrying! We can’t do anything until we get home. Let’s just enjoy this tea, rest up a little, and finish up our honeymoon the best we can.”

DRESS UP

 

















When I lived in Valdosta, Georgia, I was in the second grade, and I can still remember dressing up for Halloween. I was a princess, but the thing that made me feel superior in my costume was the pale blue half slip my mother let me wear over the dress. No one would be lovelier than me, I thought. What I didn't realize was that people were probably wondering why I was wearing my mother's underwear, because that's what it was. In fact, I think I even remember one of my friends making a comment to that effect. From then on, I really didn't care what people thought of me. I knew I was going to do what I thought was best for me, and I have. I'm thinking of all you reading this and I wanted to tell you that now, today, if you want to write a book, the last wall has been torn down. You can become a writer and publish a book simply by going to CreateSpace.com and follow the yellow brick road. They used to charge a fee for you to get the most royalties from your work, but as of today, the playing field has been leveled. This means that if you really want to write a book, there's absolutely nothing stopping you. Of course, you may want invest in a good editor, and that will cost you something, but the rewards are so worth it! You don't have to play dress up any longer. You can become the lovely author or anything else you've dreamed about. http://www.createspace.com