Afloat - book review

Strange and unusual lights below the water's surface. Unexplained darkness. Mysterious visitors.  All after a huge explosion rocks the foundations of a new development of floating condos.

In the wake of all the mystery, questions keep cropping up.  To stay or to go. Is is even safe to go?  Can Danielle trust developer Tony - her boss that she is having a relationship with?  Or should she trust architect Vance Nolan, with whom she has a strange connection? Who will keep her and son Simeon safe?

Murder, mayhem and mystery reign while all parties work through their own personal demons and explore the spiritual realm.

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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com (http://BookSneeze®.com) book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 (http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html) “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Ten on Ten - April 2013

jewelry is finally organized

90+ degrees yesterday, mid 30s this morning after a windy rainy night - yay for springtime in Texas

not much warmer by lunchtime

yummy lunch

bye bye Post Office box

daily papers stacked for reference

old train depot across from my office downtown

welcome home (walking in from the garage)

recipe box finally finds a home

puppy and giraffe have joined the family so that the girls have special lovies when they come to my house

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Stress Test - book review

Dr. Matt Newman is minding his own business, walking from the hospital to his car in a parking garage late one night .... and then everything changes.  Being kidnapped as he leaves work starts off a series of events that are truly bizarre - first he's a victim, frantic to escape his kidnappers. Then he becomes a murder suspect.....not quite sure who is after him, what scheme they might cook up next or if he'll be able to get his life back - or spend the rest of it in jail.

I truly enjoyed this book.  It was very fast reading and held my attention so much that I just about couldn't put it down, especially since I couldn't figure out "who done it" or why!  Yes, it is a based on a doctor and some of the story is in a hospital, but there isn't an overwhelming amount of jargon - certainly less than you'd see on a medical drama on TV. I'd recommend it to anyone who enjoys a fast-paced mystery novel.


Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com (http://BookSneeze®.com) book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 (http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html) “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Easter 2013

Abilene house photos

So, I guess it is about time to share some photos of my new house.  There are still plenty of decorating projects to be done, but here are some shots that give you a glimpse....

kitchen (from the laundry room)

master bedroom

master bedroom

guest bedroom

office/secondary guest room

living room

living room

living room/dining room

living room

laundry room

Ten on Ten - March 2013

I'm finally in my new house.....so enjoy some peeks.....maybe one day soon I'll have time to take real photos and give you all a full tour of the house.  :-)

after 6 months of transition, finally back in my own bed!

one view from the couch in my new house

doing the first real loads of laundry in the new house

8 foot ladder now hangs on the garage wall

spent part of the afternoon switching out traditional incandescent flood lights for more sleek, energy efficient LED  recessed lights

my fancy new tech-y thermostat.....still learning how to use it, but I LOVE being able to control it from my iPhone

shelves assembled in the garage for a place to keep up with the sorted recycling

finally stopped for leftover BBQ chicken pizza from Schlotzsky's

catching up on money stuff and NCIS:LA

one of my favorite springtime sweet treats - I *try* to limit myself to these only at Easter time

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