Posted Aug 17 2011 in back to school, mean teachers, Miscellany, religion class, school
It’s that time of year again. Back to school season. When I was a kid, I dreaded the end of August with the same dread I now reserve for swim-suit shopping. Sure, it was nice seeing friends again, but it also meant going to bed early, homework, studying for tests and for me… upset stomachs. […]
Read More...Posted Aug 14 2011 in author, Chocolate Sunday, Compelling Stories, diet, Miscellany, Patty Blount
Jeannie Moon said last week that me without chocolate is like Kit without the Kat, Baby without the Ruth. That got me thinking – am I different now that I’m practicing moderation? Am I less fun? Who’s going to want to take me to PF Chang’s and share a Great Wall of Chocolate now? Who […]
Read More...Posted Aug 7 2011 in Miscellany
Well, gang, we are about three weeks into my chocolate-moderation program and things are going much better than I expected. I’ve been craving the dark stuff less and less and even find myself choosing other things over chocolate. This is a profound moment for me :) This week, my one indulgence was a Dove chocolate […]
Read More...Posted Jul 31 2011 in author, Chocolate Sunday, Compelling Stories, Miscellany, Patty Blount
Spent a wonderful, relaxing Saturday with my husband’s sister and her husband yesterday. It was nice lounging in the pool, laughing and joking around. It was like time stood still for a few hours. My brother-in-law – bless his heart – told me about this segment he’d seen on the Travel channel that made him […]
Read More...Posted Jul 27 2011 in author, Patty Blount, Stereotypes in Fiction, teens
As you know, I’m a YA author. I keep seeing headlines in my Google stream announcing that Teens Don’t Like to Read and honestly, they disturb me. Last week, my youngest son and I had a date to see the last Harry Potter movie, an event that marks the end of a treasured Mommy & […]
Read More...Posted Jul 24 2011 in author, Chocolate Sunday, Miscellany, Patty Blount
One week down! *pumps fist* Last week, I mentioned my plans to practice moderation when it comes to my chocolate consumption. Doctor’s orders… my blood sugar is a bit high and diabetes has struck my parents and my grandparents. My first week was um… tough. And by tough, I mean like coping with 100-degree heat […]
Read More...Posted Jul 21 2011 in Miscellany
July’s pick for Book Hungry is World Without Heroes: The Beyonders, by Brandon Mull. What It’s About This is from Goodreads: “Jason Walker has often wished his life could be a bit less predictable–until a routine day at the zoo ends with Jason suddenly transporting from the hippo tank to a place unlike anything he’s […]
Read More...Posted Jul 18 2011 in Miscellany
My recent trip to the RWA National Convention in Manhattan this month resulted in an abundance of conference swag – primarily consisting of books. My to-be-read pile is so large, my husband is hoping to declare it as another dependent for tax purposes. So, I guess it’s time to get rid of some of these […]
Read More...Posted Jul 17 2011 in Miscellany
I had a physical recently involving blood work and to my surprise, the results indicate my blood sugar is a bit high. Nothing to worry about but something to watch. Pre-diabetes, my doctor said. So, I am now struggling to come to terms with the dreaded M word. Moderation. “Everything in moderation.” As you know […]
Read More...Posted Jul 10 2011 in author, chocolate, Chocolate Sunday, Jeff Somers, Patty Blount, What I'm Reading, YA
A few days back, my friend Jeff Somers sent me this link containing news about a personal 3D printer that uses chocolate instead of ink to create chocolate shapes. Let’s pause for a moment to honor the inventors of this most amazing device. Is this not the coolest thing ever? It could be the most important invention […]
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