Gay's Days, October 6, 2014

 

 

When we traveled to New England last fall, we loved the yard decorations, panorama of color, and crisp air. Some of us in Houston decorate our yards, but we don't have those luscious hues that appear in northern climes. 

 

Do you enjoy Halloween? I'm not a fan, but many are--even adults. I do enjoy the holiday season and I can't believe the busy days are almost here.

 

I'll be setting up my tree soon. I decorate it with fall colors and then change to Christmas. I enjoy it once the thing is done. Stay tuned for pictures and maybe a few decorating tips.

 

This picture was taken last October in New England when we stopped for lunch.

 

Do you decorate your yard? Send pictures to gaynlewis@gmail.com. If I use them on this blog, I'll gift you with one of Sarah's eBooks.

 

 

Another restaurant provided décor.

 

 

And speaking of eating establishments, I'm hungry this morning, but I'm fasting for the annual blood work. Don't you hate that? My doctor's office is a good 45 minutes away. I'll stop for brunch after the "vampire" does her thing.

 

When I return, I hope to spend some time with Sarah. That little angel from The Heavenlies is on a ship sailing toward Mexico, and oh the things she's done.  In so many ways, she's innocent. She means good, but like many of us, her actions turn out questionable.

 

Okay, now it's time to head east. Ya'll have a good one!

Gay's Day, October 3, 2014

Hello again,

Guess what? My white chili turned out delicious. I'll try that one again. A simple, hearty, and easy dish. I served it with salad, garlic-cheese bread, and ice cream with strawberries for dessert.  Even hubby said it was good.  He usually says, "not bad." There are several recipes on the Internet. Choose one that sounds good to you. My white beans were navy beans, and I used 2 cans of chopped green chilies. I read all the labels on chicken stock at the market and chose the one with the lowest amount of sodium.

I should have taken a picture to show you, but the dish didn't look all that pretty. In fact, with the brown chicken broth, it didn't look white, but the recipe called it 'white chili.'

We have lovely temps today and the humidity is lower. Nice, huh?  I enjoy looking at the weather report and seeing what other parts of the world experience for the day. A few of you may have snow today.

I'm going to walk in the neighborhood. A jaunt around the blocks are nice where I live. People seem to outdo each other with landscaping. We don't have fall color yet, and I see that many of you do. I'd love to visit your area to see those lovely hues again. God is an awesome artist.

Can you believe the weekend is here? I hope you'll escape the ugly that's in the news and read one of my fun books. If I watch too much of the bad stuff, it gets me down.  Not only is our world in turmoil, but sometimes we experience personal stress. An escape is a healthy thing to do.

People often ask me which of my books is my favorite, and my answer changes from day to day. I like the one I'm working on right now, and I especially favor the one I just finished. Sarah and a Dad for Mandy.  Sarah realizes she can't help all the needy children in the world, and she is thrilled to help at least one.

I often wonder what I do to help. One by one by one by one by one...................

Two days ago, I saw an oriental young woman holding a cardboard sign. It read, "Money for rent. Two children." Before I could dig out money, the light changed, and I had to drive on. When I went back, the lady wasn't there.

The next day, at another location, I saw two more young women with the same signs.  Now I wonder if it was a scam. Could these women be slaves to some guy who forces them to beg? It happens. Just because there is evil in the world doesn't mean we shouldn't be generous to the needy, but it is wise to give to reputable charities...or people you truly know.

Put your happy face on.

 

I like this one too. It's the first of the three novellas that will be grouped together.

All the stories coordinate.

 

Gay's Days, October 2, 2014

Hello my unseen friends,

The day will be another hot one, and it's October, but hope for tomorrow is on the way. A cold front arrives and will drop our high temp back down to the 80's.

I suppose some people who live in Houston like the heat and humidity, but I don't. If I'd ever lived in snow and ice, I might appreciate our weather more. Texas friends of mine once lived close to the Canadian border. They woke up one morning to find snow had covered the windows...no chance to see and no way to open the front or back entrances. Jim said to Pearl, "Honey, when we can get out the door, are you ready to go back to Texas?"  And of course they did.

The windows and door in my house look as though we are in the midst of a downpour of rain, but the sun shines. The temp has started out at 80 degree Fahrenheit at six AM, and we are at 96% humidity. Here's picture of my front door.

 

And here's a picture of the kitchen door that opens to the covered screened sunroom.

 

See? We look as though sheets of rain pour, but it's just the water in the air.  Makes for a sticky day.

But....I can open the door and walk out, even if I don't want to. Have any of you been snowed in to the point you had to dig out?  Did you feel claustrophobic? That's an experience I wouldn't welcome.

My arm is a bit sore. Got my flu shot yesterday. Have you had yours? All these new diseases we are combating now are rather scary.  Ebola. Some paralyzing various that attacks kids. Such things remind us to pray.

I'm cooking dinner tonight for friends. I found a new recipe for "White Chili." I know you aren't supposed to try new stuff on guests, but this is a low carb dish and I have the ingredients on hand. Two people who are coming have diabetes and I try to accommodate them. I'll let you know how it turns out. The dish sounds simple, and since my cooking skills are limited, I like easy dishes.

I checked Amazon this morning to see how Sarah was doing. I'm thrilled to say that Sarah and a Dad for Mandy is once again on the best seller's list, and it's not even out yet!  Thank you everyone!  I'm happy you like Sarah.  She's a loveable angel with a good heart who makes many bungles.

        Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #63,370 Paid in Kindle Store
   #47 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Religious & Inspirational Fiction > Christian > Fantasy

   #80 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Religious & Inspirational Fiction > Science Fiction & Fantasy

Amazon changes these numbers every hour, but at this moment, these are the ones they show for my book to be released on October 15.  This novella only takes about 2 hours to read, it's funny and heartwarming, even if I do say so myself. I hope you will read it and leave a review.  Reviews are important to an author. I wish people weren't afraid to leave them.

Smile! It makes people wonder what your secrets are!