http://tomblubaugh.net/?page_id=368 This is definitely a gentleman to follow! Enjoy! Mr Blubaugh has a new book out entitled Night of the Cossack. It will be a book on my wishlist when I’m finished writing book two in the Paige Maddison series. BTW, it is going very well. 🙂
Venus crossing Sun, June 5th and 6th
June 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Again, another awesome event happening in the Universe! I am watching it live online via www.slooh.com because I cannot locate the #14 Welder’s glasses needed or other equipment. All the same, it’s going to be an exciting event and does not happen again until 2117. Don’t miss it!
Second Proof of Wake Me Up Inside
June 1, 2012 by
Second proof has been corrected and sent back to the publishers. Check. Actually, I’m biting my nails a bit. It’s an exciting time but I feel anxious as well. What will readers think of the newly revised edition, will they love the characters as much as I do as the creator? Who is interested these days in ghost stories? Just a few questions that run across my hyperactive brain synapses. I will keep you posted as to the release date which looks to be in late July, crossing my fingers as I write this. I am hoping there are some readers who want to read a good old ghost story. 🙂 In the meantime, book two is going very well! Enjoy your weekend! 🙂
The Year 2012
May 17, 2012 by 1 Comment
I have travelled quite a bit in the past few months. From Casey Key, Florida to Montreal, Quebec and even to my hometown of Sarnia. Through-out this time period I have recently become a member of a few business networking sites and have truly enjoyed and am in awe of the caliber of business people and their accomplishments. But in my day to day life, it never ceases to amaze me the racism, prejudice or stereotyping of individuals. As a writer, I keep my mind open. I love to observe human behaviour, and trust me, anyone who writes for their passion, is an upfront behavioural observer of human nature. That’s why we write for a living. From President Obama’s recent declaration for support of gay marriage and the reactions to this, to the controversial shooting of a young teen named Trayvon Martin by a community watch leader, it astounds me that society as a whole has not progressed to accept individuals for who they are, not what they are stereotyped as. My personal motto is to listen to the person and not judge at all! I like people regardless of race, colour or creed. Let’s all get along people. Life is too short to be caught up in pettiness. What did you do today to help someone else or make them smile?
Mother’s Day Weekend
May 10, 2012 by 1 Comment
For those of you who have lost your Mother, this post is for you. I lost my Mom 7 years ago and always remember her on this special weekend: Since Mom went away, it seems she’s nearer than before – – I cannot touch her hand and yet she’s with me more and more… And years have never lessened the longing in my heart That came the day I realized that we must dwell apart – – And just as long as memory lives My Mom cannot die, for in my heart she’s living still, As passing years go by. I do not know the author of this lovely poem but it was written on a card to me, from a friend, and has given me peace along the way. Happy Mother’s Day to all! Remember to celebrate this occasion as our Mother would want us to! Celebrate our children, celebrate our moms, celebrate ourselves! 🙂
Supermoon, Saturday, May 5th
May 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Now we’re talking! This is what every writer of ghost stories, or other genres, anticipate. I’m not sure if you’ve noticed or not, but have you experienced the people around you as a bit more excitable, negative or off the wall? NASA says there is no correlation between the full moon and human behaviour. However, ask your local pharmacist, ER Doctor, or observe people you hang out with. To me the full moon represents a special time to get outdoors and take in its beauty. A Supermoon is when the moon is closest to the Earth. And coupled with a full moon, it will appear brighter than most. NASA says it will be most noticeable when the moon is closest to the horizon. Go outside and see this magnificent sight! It happens once a year.
The Question in 2012: Is there Life After Death, not, Is the World going to End?
April 24, 2012 by 5 Comments
I realize my blog takes twists and turns and I really wanted to thank those subscribers who remain loyal. It really depends on what I’m researching for my books as to my content, but it will never be revealed on my blog as it is written in to what I’m currently writing about. For those of you who were interested in my blog on Dr Daryl Bem, this post may tweak your curiousity. Perhaps you’ve heard of Bertrand Russell who wrote a book, c1957, entitled Why I am Not a Christian. Basically, he claims that once our body and brain die, that is all there is. However, a Montreal neurosurgeon named Mario Beauregard, wrote a book c2007 entitled The Spiritual Brain. He claims, from a neuroscientist’s point of view, that the soul does exist beyond the physical body’s death. In fact, he is insisting on a new scientific framework for studying our existence: life, death and the nature of the soul. In addition, Ervin Laszlo, c2004, wrote Science and the Akashic Field: An Integral Theory of Everything. He states that we have an ‘energybody’ that is an integral part of the planet’s etheric body. Though ‘consciousness’ is not fully understood at this point, it does not vanish when the function of the brain or body cease. And finally, Tom Harpur, c2011, wrote a book entitled There is Life After Death supporting this theory. It is his article in our local Packet and Times that brought this to my attention. Thank you Mr. Harpur! Something for us all to ponder, analyze, research, or talk about at our next family function.
Dick Clark
April 19, 2012 by 1 Comment
I grew up watching Dick Clark’s TV dance show called American Bandstand. My two sisters and I would dance through the entire show, copying the moves of the teens dancing their feet off. We would laugh! Did you know he was a pioneer in introducing African American performers, and others, to teen audiences around the world? 🙂 I am saddened that Mr. Clark died, albeit he was 82 years old. But, too young in my eyes. What will we do for New Year’s Rockin’ Eve this year? Rest in Peace, Dick Clark.
Friday the 13th
April 13, 2012 by 1 Comment
Friggatriskaidekaphobia! It causes panic attacks. No I am not swearing at you! It means the fear of Friday the 13th. There is a lot of discussion on exactly where does this superstition come from. It can be founded perhaps in religious references – Christ was crucified on a Friday, King Philip IV of France had the Knights Templar arrested on Friday, Oct. 13, 1307, Ancient Romans weren’t huge fans of 13 either believing that witches gathered in groups of 12, and a 13th person joining them would be the devil. For me, personally, I have only had the best of luck on Friday the 13th. I was offered a most prestigious job, received two of my highest raises on the 13th, and always wake up happy and refreshed on this day. Hmmm…. Living from fear and superstition is an unhappy road to travel. I choose not to live in fear but from a place of love. It makes the world seem much more miraculous. But please allow me to digress – I was not always like this. After my parents died, nine months apart, I became reclusive, questioning why they had to die and so close to each other, why didn’t friends or family step up and provide support to me or my family, is there life after death? Now that’s another huge topic, but in the midst of my wallowing, I decided to pick myself up and bought a Havanese puppy for our family. It was the best thing I have ever done. Named by our son, Justin, ‘Kobi’ is the Diminutive of Jacob meaning “may God protect” and boy has H/he opened our hearts. We looked at friends and family differently, we laughed and communicated with one another more constructively. Living from fear only causes pain – that I can attest to. It’s figuring out what to do about it for yourself and others around you that make you a survivor. How will I enjoy Friday the 13th? Writing, laughing, feeling grateful for everyone and everything in my life, and perhaps, watching the old movies entitled Friday the 13th, c1980. I grew up on them. 🙂
Gators and Crocs
April 12, 2012 by 2 Comments
This last series of videos ends my research phase, for now, as I buckle down to continue writing the second book in the Paige Maddison Series. My husband and I drove to Palmdale, Florida to a gator farm named Gatorama. If you are ever in the area, it’s well worth the time spent! Awesome to observe these magnificent, ancient, creatures.