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Happy Monday Folks,

I hope everyone has a nice Memorial Day. No big plans here. Just gonna put some beef in the crock pot with some Balsamic Vinegar and seasonings and roast some red bell peppers in the oven for dinner. Otherwise, mostly just chilling out.

We were sick over the weekend, but seem to be getting better--which is a real blessing.

For anybody who knows someone who has died who was in the armed forces, you have my heartfelt sympathy and I hope their souls reside in Heaven with God (I realize not everyone believes in God, but I do, so that's why I say this). I have family and friends in the armed forces (Army, Marines and a cousin who's husband was in the Air Force and my paternal grandfather is a veteran of WWII). I salute our troops and God bless them and their families.

REMINDER: TOMORROW IS CHRISTIE CRAIG INTERVIEW DAY! One lucky commenter on that post will receive a signed copy of her book, Shut Up & Kiss Me (I took a look at it in a book store and even the acknowledgements/dedication made me laugh, she is such a witty writer!) Again, that interview is for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 1, 2010.

ANOTHER REMINDER: The NWHRWA's Annual Lone Star Contest is receiving entries until June 6, 2010 at midnight Central Standard Time. Check here for details. (You only have about 6 more days left to enter!)

Have a wonderful rest of the Holiday weekend!

Have A Marvelous Monday!
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