How are you feeling today? Got a cold? Flu? Doesn't matter! Everyone gets sick occasionally and it's never fun. But it ends. And when it does, the only thing holding you back from reaching your dreams and goals is you! Yes, you! I love the idea that most of our negative reasoning comes from thoughts that we've invented and are simply not true! Just for today, rid yourself of every excuse to be negative and focus instead of everything that you can do to make this a productive day. (Unless, of course, you have a cold or the flu!) Come on everyone! Be grateful for all the things going right for you and ignore the things that aren't; you've probably invented them anyway. Join me for a lovely, productive day and together, lets' see what happens!
We're you someone who didn't get a valentine today? If you were, I just wanted to tell you that I want you to be my valentine. For whatever reason, having someone think you're special means everything. I believe every person has value in life, but sometimes it takes another person to make them aware that they are valued. I value you as a friend, and hope that you'll feel the love I'm sending you this Valentine's Day, 2012.
I knew there would come a time where I would have to confess that my all time favorite food is, yes, Spaghetti and Meatballs. But it's not just that it tastes so wonderfully satisfying, it's because it's as simple for me to prepare as one, two, three. Walmart makes the best Italian meatballs of any store I know, and when coupled with a can of spaghettisauce (any flavor is wonderful I think) and cooked spaghetti noodles, the result is dinner divine. And the beauty of this meal is that it will last for days! And yes, I eat it for days because it's simply the best! How lovely is that?I can't wait to put this meal into one of my Jillian Bradley Mysteries.Look for it!
Sunday, (my day of rest) will give way to Monday in the morning. I can't wait! I feel like each new morning is the beginning of a new adventurein Author Land, thanks to the wealth of new friends I'm making on Facebook and Twitter. Beginning tomorrow afternoon, I will be hosting celebrity author interviews with some very special people on this same adventure. Please stop by and join us for a cup of tea, a treat, and some very interesting conversations with some lovely authors! Just click on the link above and to the left "Queen of Afternoon Tea-- Celebrity Author Interviews." See you then!
In many parts of the world and in the northern parts of here in America, snow covers the ground and the air is chilly. I, for one, love the Winter season more than any other. When I see Spring approach, I sigh inside, knowing the days will be longer and more and more people will be outside, scurrying about. But for now, I will enjoy the quietness and peace of these lovely winter days, and not think about the warmer days to come.You'll find me near the fire reading a cozy mystery and drinking a cup of afternoon tea.
Having family over for dinner this evening will be lovely. I'll make chicken fried steak with cream gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, and a hot fudge pudding for dessert, one of my son's favorites. Afterward, we'll play Mexican Train. Have a lovely evening!
A little inspiration for the upcoming: CELEBRITY AUTHOR INTERVIEWS Beginning Monday, February 13, 2012. Please join us every Monday for a cup of tea and a chat with new friends right here on "That's Lovely!"
Teddy is the dog character I use in The Jillian Bradley Mystery SeriesasJillian's faithful companion.She trains Teddy to perform wonderful tricks (which comes in handy when Jillian needs help catching the bad guys) and he accompanies her wherever she goes. If you stop and think about it, dogs are some of the best friendsmankind will ever have.If there's any doubt, talk to someone who has lost a dog in death and you'll see the depth of emotion I'm talking about. Here's to Raider, who was put to sleep today after 16 1/2 years of faithful friendship to the family who loved him.
There was something missing in my afternoon that I couldn't put my finger on. My feet were cold. I had no energy. I didn't feel like writing my novel, and then it hit me. I needed chocolate! I lay on the sofa, book in hand, and ate a small (medium) quantity of the delicious brown confection and was soon back to my old self. Lovely. What about you?
One of the people I admire most is Oprah Winfrey. She is one person who understands that giving back is the way to feel good about who you are. And she gives back a lot. February is Black History Month, and there are many wonderful people who should be recognized for their contributions to our country. But when it's all said and done, I bet Oprah would get the most votes for all the people she's helped along the way. God bless you, Oprah. What you do is lovely, indeed.
