Sunday Snippet: The Five Fun Facts Edition
Okay, right off, I confess I’m truly down-to-my socks tired. Between book release promotion and heading to THE END on Book 3 in the Juniper Falls Ranch series, and working on editing gigs, my brain is basically mush today. Sometimes, that happens on Sundays–whatever intellect I have left goes into hiding and even remembering how to use my new coffeemaker is a reason to stop and pause. (I remembered and I now have coffee–yay!) When that brain drain happens on a Sunday morning, how am I supposed to produce a snippet?
I go to an old standby that pal Liz and I resort to in moments of I got nothin’. We make a list. So here we go. A couple of lists for you.
Five Fast Facts About Me
- At this point in my life, I have no idea what my real hair color is and absolutely no curiosity about that.
- I’m practicing getting up without clutching a table edge or sofa or chair–so far, well, let’s just say I’m still practicing.
- Every time it snows, I open the front and breath in the scent of the snow and crisp air.
I bought red cowboy boots recently. I’ve always wanted red shoes and I do miss my cowboy boots from my riding days, so two birds, one stone. If the thought of a 72-year-old woman in jeans and red cowboy boots offends you, don’t look down.- I have a passion for coffee exceeded only by my passion for Husband. I grind beans every morning and savor the whole coffeemaking ritual. I’ve been accused of being a coffee snob. All I can say is that my coffee ritual brings me joy.
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Five Things I’m Watching/Reading/Listening To
- At least three or four days a week, I pause to watch the sunrise and the sunset–I love seeing the sky change color. It gives me hope.
- On Saturday mornings, Husband and I watch the Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich and Heather Lofthouse on YouTube. A new Klatch each week brings us information and thoughtful analysis about the state of our nation–it’s not always uplifting, but at the end, Robert always has a hopeful message. In that same vein, I listen to Heather Cox Richardson’s column every day on Substack.
- We’re currently rewatching the PBS series All Creatures Great and Small. We’re in season 3. We keep trying to watch other stuff, but we need the gentle ease of James Herriot and his stories.
Currently, I’m reading Megan Crane‘s The Cowboy’s Least Likely Bride to review. Nobody writes angst and attraction like Crane. She’s amazing! Check it out.- Listening? I live on Pandora and mostly go between the Linda Ronstadt channel, the Frank Sinatra channel, and the Great American Songbook channel, but I’m pretty open and listen to music according to my mood.
Well, that’s it, mes amis. Now you know what a writer does when she can’t think of what to say in her weekly column. Why not share a quick fact about you or what you’re reading, watching, or listening to in the comments below. On Monday afternoon, For fun, I’ll send an e-book copy of The Cowboy’s Comeback to a couple of randomly chosen commenters. Let’s talk!
Gratitude for This Week: I finally went outside on Friday–it was lovely to feel sunshine on my face even though it was only 18 degrees. I’m preparing for a book signing at Twisted Sisters in Indy–can’t wait! Talked to my old neighbor for an hour–it was great to catch up. Got to FT with Son–I’ve missed his face. WIP is nearly at THE END–hold a good thought.
Stay well, speak out when you can–it’s essential if we want to save our democracy, always choose kindness, and most of all mes amis, stay grateful!
8 Comments
Margie Rico
I think the red boots are awesome! You may just start a new trend. You never know! I recently went to my local Lowes store to purchase some jigsaw puzzles that were on sale. I wanted the 1,000 piece puzzle of different colored cowboy boots. They were sold out of that one. I was on my hands and knees in the middle of the asile digging through them all. Other shoppers probably thought I was some crazy old woman but I didn’t care. Haha!
I have learned to like audiobooks. I am not a fan of change so it took me a while to try them. I enjoy them very much now.
It’s 20 degrees and windy here in the south but I’m a little salty that we didn’t get any snow. I loved the snow that we got last year. I’m hoping it will snow here before the end of winter.
Kathleen Bylsma Bylsma
Wear the boots! Phooey on anyone’s opinon but your own!
Throw your upper body weight over your hips, hands on thighs and up you go!
Debbie Tyler
I love this. I will be 71 this month and would wear red boots if they fit me well.
Roseann McGrath Brooks
I’m currently on a cruise and figured my free time would alternate between reading and writing. I just discovered I did not pack my laptop charger! It seems to be a sign that I’m supposed to be doing more reading than writing!
Linda Broday
Red boots!! I love it, Nan. You’ll look fabulous in them. They’re really beautiful. I started Book 3 of my McIntyre series too. This will wind up my series as well. I know your story will be as great and heartfelt as the other two. Wishing you tons of success with The Cowboy’s Comeback!
William Harris
Current read: Melissa McClone’s Holiday Letters From Hood Hamlet
Music suggestion: The Wilder Flower Music… They’re three young ladies from the Carolina mountains. A cross of bluegrass and Americana(Folk). All three are award winning musicians. One member is a current Rhodes scholar, and successfully thru hiked the 2200 mile Appalachian Trail post high school.
Weather: Hey! It’s warming up today! 20F Total shutdown… everything smothered by snow and ice. Everyone take care, stay safe.
Julie Syers
I love the smell of crisp cold air, too!! I am currently reading The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins. It has really helped me with some prom drama with a couple moms of my son’s friends.
Camille Keys
You truly are an inspiration to many. I feel honored to actually know you. I absolutely love to read, but sometimes love stories are to tough for me. Romance hasn’t been in my world for a few years. Still looking, not connecting
I will always promote your books, because once you start reading, you can’t put the book down
Most of all, thank you for the audio version. It’s so much easier for me to read, listen, while walking.