Sun. morning, January 18, 2009

Hello, Everyone,
Thanks so much for stopping by. Tell others about my web site so they can educate themselves against violence and abuse.

My-oh-my, what a cold week it was here. We had minus 10 degrees two morning in a row. On Friday the high was 5 above, then yesterday it was 10 above. I met a friend of mine at McDonald's for breakfast on Saturday, and it was minus 17 below over there! Bitter!

Even though it was cold as ice, the dogs played in the snow and had a good time. Now we are to get more snow through Tuesday. Don't know if father-in-law will make it down today or not. Hubby didn't have school on Thursday and Friday due to the cold temperatures.

We did venture out on Friday, as hubby had to go into the school to feed the new white rats and change their cedar bedding and feed them. He asked me to check on a "rat harness" so they could be exercised. I did find several on-line at PetSmart. A ferret harness that says it will work. I also visited a page dealing with training rats and that was most interesting! I printed it out for hubby. Now he has a new project! Walking his rats! Good grief. He'll probably let the kids do it with supervision of course!

I spent the time inside doing tax things. Making new folders for 2009 to enter data, and also totaled our taxes in the 2008 files and printed them out. That took a while. I also was able to make new bookmarks for book signings and speaking engagements. They turned out well.

Yesterday our phone went out at some time during the night. Had to call the phone company on my cell phone. Then the power started going off at different times all day so I was limited on computer work until last night it finally stayed on.

I talk to my sister almost every day. She said it was very cold in Tennessee. In the low 20's. Also my brother in Florida says it was in the 20's there. He lives during the winter time in the Palm Beach area and does get the ocean breezes so it is not as cold as other areas. Still, 20's in Florida is not good!

I started reading a new book. It is: "WOMEN ESCAPING VIOLENCE" by Elaine J. Lawless. It is comprised of many candid and true stories of women going through D.V. shelters (where she worked. Permission given from the victims/survivors to print in this book). I would recommend it for anyone still in the throws of abuse and violence. Plus, anyone who is out of an abusive relationship. Also for anyone else to educate oneself so as not to become a victim.

I have already started calling bookstores to line up book sales and signings for the spring. I'll have them posted as soon as possible. I look forward to an exciting year promoting my books and also trying to get the third book done.

I have had the opportunity to send my sequel to Australia, and also to Canada to two readers. Plus, I also sent one to Maine, Maryland, Missouri, and Englewood, Ohio. I'm anxious for their feedback on the book!

If anyone would be so kind to do a review on either of my books on Amazon.com I surely would appreciate it!
Take care, stay warm, and stay safe.

Becky :)