Disclaimers
I’m a people person, an extrovert. I get my batteries charged by great conversation over a flickering fire.
I’ve been pampered lately. The last two weekends I’ve soaked in time with precious friends.
However, having people over to your house requires you to CLEAN your house. And my most-recent guests stayed three nights.
Happy Susie May Days! (Get a Free eBook!)
We’re declaring May 21-27, 2013, Susie May Days!!
All you need to do is head to your local Barnes & Noble store (or BandN.com) during Susie May Days (May 21-27!) and purchase a copy of Take a Chance on Me (paperback or Nook) then click here to get your free gift!
Winner Announced from My "When Someone Took a Chance on Me" Contest
Thank you all so very much for enter my “When Someone Took a Chance on Me” contest! It was so encouraging to read all of your answers, to see the stories of forgiveness, of first (and second and third) chances. The winner (chosen randomly) is . . .
Abbi Hart
“I had to think for awhile about this (hence the reason I’m commenting so late) because I’ve never really thought of things as people taking a chance on me.
Winner Announced from the 'Duchess' Kindle Fire Giveaway
I’m happy to announce that Lisa Wielosik from Brookhaven, Pennsylvania, is the winner of the Kindle Fire giveaway I held! Congratulations, Lisa! My assistant will be in touch with the details.
When Someone Took a Chance on Me | Contest and Giveaway
Take a Chance on Me: It’s a story of forgiveness and second chances. Has someone taken a chance on you? Share your story below in the comment section, and next Monday, I’ll pick a winner. He or she will win:
—A mystery book pack
—This ice-cream maker for some summer fun
—This ice-cream cookbook to take full advantage of your new ice-cream maker
By the way,
Take a Chance on Darek Christiansen
Hello, yeah. Hi. So, I’m Darek Christiansen, and Susie told me I had to show up and introduce myself. So here I am. Listen, it’s no mystery that I don’t want to be here. I really need to be getting home to Tiger, my five-year-old son. But apparently the resort needs a little public relations,
The Pursuit of Imperfection by Beth Vogt
Welcome to Pearl Girls™ Mother of Pearl Mother’s Day blog series—a nine-day celebration of moms and mothering. Each day will feature a new post by some of today’s best writers (Tricia Goyer, Lisa Takeuchi Cullen, Beth Vogt, Lesli Westfall, and more). I hope you’ll join us each day for another unique perspective on Mother’s Day.
Water Spot Mothering by Cynthia Ruchti
Welcome to Pearl Girls™ Mother of Pearl Mother’s Day blog series—a nine-day celebration of moms and mothering. Each day will feature a new post by some of today’s best writers (Tricia Goyer, Lisa Takeuchi Cullen, Beth Vogt, Lesli Westfall, and more). I hope you’ll join us each day for another unique perspective on Mother’s Day.
I Went to Paris!
I thought I was prepared. After all, I’d spent weeks immersed in researching Paris, read A Paris Wife and Hemmingway’s A Moveable Feast, studied journals about Lindy’s flight to Paris, and surveyed maps of the city. Paris? Pshaw! I had this, I even took some French lessons on Skype. Five days —