#Wednesday’s Blog Challenge-Last Place I Traveled to & Why

Welcome to #L&SR’sJuly 1, 2020 – The last place I traveled to & why!  This one is a no brainer!  Please have a seat, grab an iced tea or lemonade out of the cooler. Be sure and try a chocolate chip or peanut butter cookie.

This week’s topic is easy peazy.  So here we go.

 

Where: Over Memorial Day Weekend, we packed up the fifth wheel, Taco, our parrot, Mystic our dog, and Sammie our box turtle and headed to Cheyenne Mountain State Park.  It’s not far from our home, but a first safe camping trip of the season giving Colorado’s propensity to drop between five to ten inches of snow over the holiday weekend.  But this year, a beautiful weekend! Yippee!

Why: Because it’s camping season, that’s really all the reason you need. But…if you must have other reasons: Get away from the city. Rest, relax and recharge. Wildlife watching. Great hiking trails that allow dogs. No honey do list. Great excuse to lounge outside and read! Otherwise, there’s not much reading time when you are an author with deadlines.

Mystic standing guard in front of the fifth wheel trailer.

Taco decided camping is hard work, thusly requires a nap.

Sammie the explorer!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So there you have it, the last place I traveled to & why.  How about you? What’s the last place you traveled to & why? 

Alas, I must return to my writing cave  where deadlines loom with final galley on my upcoming release HIDDEN GYPSY MAGIC,  and Chocolate Raspberry Magic is in edits, and on a new WIP sixth book in A Demon’s Witch Series(very exciting and coming along very well) so let’s see what other authors list as the last place they traveled to and why.  L&SR

Pssst… While you’re here, don’t forget to check out my paranormal romance/mysteries click  here.

School’s out. Looking an exciting read to whisk you away from your ordinary world into a magical, fantasy adventure ? Got just the thing. A Witch’s Journey.  – Former Navy Seal, Lathen Quartz helps Pepper, a powerful witch, achieve her life-long dream of a wild life rescue. But can they save the McKay magic amid a 4th of July festival they’ll never forget?

Click on cover to read more or purchase!

 

A bit about A Witch’s Journey on sale for 99 cents!  At dusk, the mist rolled in, but it didn’t dampen the revelers’ enthusiasm. Pepper and Lathen followed the crowd over to the harbor where several boats were lined up and decorated with different kinds of patriotic colored lights. A variety of bulbs burned steady, while others flashed, chased, and twinkled. One pleasure craft had a flag draped over the bow made up of red, white, and blue lights that blinked in time to “The Star Spangled Banner” playing in the background.

After casting votes for the best display, they returned to Lathen’s pickup and drove the short distance to the Sea Crest Inn, where everyone gathered for an ice cream social to benefit local charities. Local bands presented the entertainment for the evening. Music ranged from country to rock and roll, and even a group that did a respectable job on the 1812 Overture as the spectacular fireworks display exploded in the night sky.

A cold shiver ran up her spine as goose bumps crept up her arms. Pepper reached down to untie her sweater from her waist, and someone grabbed her around the middle and covered her mouth with a hand. Excruciating pain exploded through her temples. Instinctively, she sank her front teeth into the palm of the hand covering her mouth.

Thanks for popping in. I really appreciate it. Next week, July 8, can you believe it already? Anyway the topic is A project or hobby of mine inspired by a book! Oh that should be fun.  

 

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#L&SR’s #Wednesday’s Blog Challenge-My “go to”book or movie for a pick-me-up!

Welcome to #L&SR’s #Wednesday’s Blog Challenge 6-24-20 – My “go to”book or movie for a pick-me- up!  This one is a no brainer!  Please have a seat, grab an iced tea or lemonade out of the cooler. Be sure and try a chocolate chip or peanut butter cookie.

This week’s topic is easy peazy.  So here we go.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Really I love any of the Harry Potter Series. I have them in audible, movie, and hardback book. You guessed it, I’m a hard core fan as is my hubby.

The movie Dirty Dancing or Grease. Did you see the sing along version of Grease it aired on TV last week. Great fun!

 

Any of the One Scoop or Two Series by various authors with The WIld Rose Press. What’s not to like with a summer series about ice cream?  Yep, I’ll have one coming out sometime this year titled Chocolate Raspberry Magic. Sounds yummy, huh?

 

Oh dear I left one out.  Moana. Love that movie and it’s great soundtrack!

So there you have it, My “go to”book or movie for a pick-me- up.  How about you? What’s your “go to” book or movie for a pick-me-up? 

Alas, I must return to my writing cave  where deadlines loom with final galley on my upcoming release HIDDEN GYPSY MAGIC,  and Chocolate Raspberry Magic is in edits, and on a new WIP sixth book in A Demon’s Witch Series(very exciting and coming along very well) so let’s see what other authors list as their “go to” book or movie.  L&SR

Pssst… While you’re here, don’t forget to check out my paranormal romance/mysteries click  here.

School’s out. Looking an exciting read to whisk you away from your ordinary world into a magical, fantasy adventure ? Got just the thing. A Witch’s Journey.  – Former Navy Seal, Lathen Quartz helps Pepper, a powerful witch, achieve her life-long dream of a wild life rescue. But can they save the McKay magic amid a 4th of July festival they’ll never forget?

Click on the cover to read more or purchase!

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Celebrate Summer Solstice with an Eclipse?

Yep, sure enough. This year you can celebrate the Summer Solstice with an eclipse!

An annular solar eclipse will occur on the weekend of the solstice, beginning just before midnight (Eastern Time) on Saturday, June 20. The eclipse will reach its maximum point at 2:40 AM EDT on the 21st. Annular eclipses are very similar to total solar eclipses, but instead of covering the Sun completely, the Moon only covers most of the Sun, leaving a thin, shining ring—called an “annulus” or “ring of fire”—around the Moon’s dark shape.

The solstice is usually celebrated by numerous cultures around the world. Thousands of people including druids and pagans annually celebrate the Summer Solstice at Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England. But with the coronavirus preventing large gatherings, this year English Heritage Facebook page will stream sunrise and sunset ceremonies live. Isn’t that exciting?

Another celebration that takes place around the Summer Solstice is Midsummer day is June 24th. Historically, this day marks the midpoint of the growing season, halfway between planting and harvest. It is traditionally known as one of four “quarter days” in some cultures. Folks celebrated by feasting, dancing, singing, and preparing for the hot summer days ahead.

Pagans referred to the Midsummer moon as “Honey Moon” for the mead made from fermented honey that was part of wedding ceremonies performed at the Summer Solstice.

Ancient Pagans celebrated Midsummer with bonfires when couples would leap through the flames for good luck. (in the belief that the higher the jump, the higher your summer crops would grow.) Sounds a bit tricky to me. How about you?

Bonfires also were associated with magic. It was believed that bonfires could help banish demons and evil spirits and lead maidens to their future husbands. Magic thought to be strongest during the Summer Solstice.

In ancient times, Midsummer as a time of magic, when evil spirits were said to appear. To thwart them, Pagans often wore protective garlands of herbs and flowers. One of the most powerful of them was a plant by the name of ‘chase-devil’, known today as St. John’s Wort used by modern herbalists as a mood stabilizer.

Look at us learn things. I hope you enjoyed the fun facts & magic surrounding the Summer Solstice and MidSummer.

 

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#L&SR’s #Wednesday’s Blog Challenge – My Life in Photos or Gifs

Welcome to #L&SR’s #Wednesday’s Blog Challenge 6-17-20 –  My life in photos or gifs.  Wow, so many to choose from. Please have a seat, grab an iced tea or lemonade out of the cooler. Be sure and try a chocolate chip or peanut butter cookie. Lets get started with My life in photos or gifs.

This week’s topic is easy in a way and hard in that I have so many photos to choose from.  So here we go. 

The only way to camp! We travel and camp from early spring to late fall when weather permits and vacation days allow. Yep our dog, parrot and box turtle come with us.

White Water Rafting down the Arkansas River through the Royal Gorge, Colorado, Class V rapids. You can almost see my helmet on the front left side of the raft. The river was closed right after we went through because it was running too fast.

 

Kayaking another outdoor adventure we enjoy along with pup. Parrot and turtle have to stay in the fifth wheel trailer.

Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado. Yeah, shoes don’t cut it in the sand. LOL

Book signings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Where I spend a lot of my time, in my writing cave!

Camping adventures with friends. This one is at Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park, Bear Lake. That would be me and hubby on the right.

View from a great hike in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

Hanging out with Taco in the sunroom after my writing day is finished.

After a day of kayaking, a nice relaxing evening around the campfire.

My Iris garden. In a good year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perfect Moment Rose – new this year in my rose garden

I take a break and water my outdoor plants everyday.

We were hiking near Trail Ridge Road RMNP Grand lake side with Mystic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mystic and I playing in the snow on a fun winter day! We love the snow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Okay you should be sufficiently bored by now. So there you have it,  My life in photos or gifs.  How about you? What’s you life look like in photos? 

Alas, I must return to my writing cave  where deadlines loom with edits on my upcoming release HIDDEN GYPSY MAGIC, Chocolate Raspberry Magic, and on a new WIP sixth book in A Demon’s Witch Series(very exciting and coming along very well) so let’s see what other authors list as their favorite poems, short stories, or novellasL&SR

Pssst… While you’re here, don’t forget to check out my paranormal romance/mysteries click  here.

School’s out. Looking an exciting read to whisk you away from your ordinary world into a magical, fantasy adventure ? Got just the thing. A Witch’s Journey.  – Former Navy Seal, Lathen Quartz helps Pepper, a powerful witch, achieve her life-long dream of a wild life rescue. But can they save the McKay magic amid a 4th of July festival they’ll never forget?

Click on the cover to read more or purchase!

A bit about A Witch’s Journey on sale for 99 cents!  At dusk, the mist rolled in, but it didn’t dampen the revelers’ enthusiasm. Pepper and Lathen followed the crowd over to the harbor where several boats were lined up and decorated with different kinds of patriotic colored lights. A variety of bulbs burned steady, while others flashed, chased, and twinkled. One pleasure craft had a flag draped over the bow made up of red, white, and blue lights that blinked in time to “The Star Spangled Banner” playing in the background.

After casting votes for the best display, they returned to Lathen’s pickup and drove the short distance to the Sea Crest Inn, where everyone gathered for an ice cream social to benefit local charities. Local bands presented the entertainment for the evening. Music ranged from country to rock and roll, and even a group that did a respectable job on the 1812 Overture as the spectacular fireworks display exploded in the night sky.

A cold shiver ran up her spine as goose bumps crept up her arms. Pepper reached down to untie her sweater from her waist, and someone grabbed her around the middle and covered her mouth with a hand. Excruciating pain exploded through her temples. Instinctively, she sank her front teeth into the palm of the hand covering her mouth.

Thanks for popping in. I really appreciate it. Next week, June 24, can you believe it already? Anyway the topic is My “go to” book or movie for a pick up! Oh that should be fun.  

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