The Short Kid’s school does this fun thing toward the end of the Friday school day. Different activities and whatnot that enable the kids to mingle with kids in other classes. And, this year, they have themes. Last Friday’s was “Show Your Sports Spirit”. No problem. All I had to do was make sure his [...]
The Short Kid (kind of) rocks the ‘eighties
by Shannon on September 30, 2011 in Cats, kids or the dog
Kindling
by Shannon on September 29, 2011 in Gadgets
I’m pretty blown away by the low prices on the new Kindle line-up. I’m debating on buying the wi-fi Touch model for my husband for Christmas and I’d like to buy my mom the 3G Touch model, but I have to make sure she’d use it first. A base model for $79 is a brilliant [...]
Relaxing in the garden…or not
by Shannon on September 28, 2011 in Uncategorized
Here is a photo of part of my neighbor’s garden: Isn’t it beautiful? Don’t you want to sit on the bench and relax for a while? Here’s part of my garden: This is not a place for relaxation. This is where things come to die. Every year I swear I’ll tend it to next year. [...]
Back cover copy!
by Shannon on September 27, 2011 in Book news
Here’s the official back cover copy for Mistletoe and Margaritas, releasing December 5th from Carina Press! Heating up the Holidays Claire Rutledge still believes in love, despite losing her husband. So, after two years, she’s not surprised by the steamy dreams telling her it might be time to start moving on. But she didn’t expect [...]
Whiskers on puppies and warm woolen mittens
by Shannon on September 26, 2011 in Uncategorized
Yes, I’m aware I totally botched those song lyrics, but we’re not getting a kitten. We’re getting a puppy. And I really have no need of bright copper kettles. Anyway… I tweeted this picture Saturday, but for the non-tweeting folks (or tweeting folks who don’t follow me, which is okay, too), here’s an updated photo [...]








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