Debbie Macomber's Blog, page 66
February 16, 2010
Happy Birthday, Jody!
Wayne and I are flying to Seattle tonight to celebrate our daughter, Jody's, birthday. It's a biggie--one with a zero attached. Many of you might have met Jody, as she manages Springhouse Dolls and Gifts and The Victorian Rose Tea Room, which is directly across the parking lot from my office. If you have, then you already know what a delightful, fun person she is. So although its a day early, Happy Birthday, Jody Rose! I'm so proud to be your mama.
February 12, 2010
Happy Valentine's Day!
We’re on our way home from our fabulous get-away trip through the Florida Keys. Because of rough seas and unpredictable weather, we're going back two days early. Even so, it has been a memorable and fabulous time.
The meals we were served were fantastic, many of them cooked on a BBQ on the catamaran. One night we had conch, which was pounded and tenderized. I wasn’t so sure about eating it, but found I liked it so much that I bought some at a local fishery to take home and plan to...
February 9, 2010
Day Three of my Kidnapping Adventure
We had a wonderful evening in Marathon Key last night and I slept like a baby. Unfortunately we hit rough seas en route to Key West today. The captain wasn't at all concerned over the choppy weather, but it seemed like a really good idea to tie myself to the mast just in case. Luckily I caught sight of land just in time.
We went under the seven-mile bridge yesterday, which featured prominently in the movie "True Lies." If you've seen the movie, you'll know why we all screamed "Harry!!" ...
We went under the seven-mile bridge yesterday, which featured prominently in the movie "True Lies." If you've seen the movie, you'll know why we all screamed "Harry!!" ...
February 8, 2010
Keys and Flying Fish
A quick travelogue of our catamaran trip through the Florida Keys. On the first day we sailed from Key Largo to Islamorada, where we anchored and rode a dinghy to the island. Even here we were able to watch the super bowl game and saw the Saints go marching in!
Today we sailed from Islamorada to Marathon Key, where we saw flying fish and dolphins. The scenery is gorgeous and the sea life is fantastic. I can’t wait to see what the rest of the week has in store. I think I’ll let my...
Today we sailed from Islamorada to Marathon Key, where we saw flying fish and dolphins. The scenery is gorgeous and the sea life is fantastic. I can’t wait to see what the rest of the week has in store. I think I’ll let my...
February 5, 2010
Early Valentine Gift
Wayne has an early Valentine gift for me. One he planned himself last summer. He's kidnapping me (believe me, I'm a willing victim!) and taking me on a catamaran trip in the Florida Keys for a week. I'll need to bring some work with me as I've got deadlines to meet, but it will be a fun, relaxing time for us both and the best Valentine surprise ever. It sure beats the box of chocolates he bought me last year, which he and then proceeded to eat!
February 4, 2010
Blowing hot air
I was driving and chatting on my cell phone with my friend Nancy the other day. She was telling me about three-foot-long icicles hanging from her roofline following an ice/snow storm in Oklahoma City. I mentioned how chilly it remained in Florida. I had my seat warmers on and the heater was blowing hot air. She asked me the temperature, and the car readout said 70 degrees. We both got a good laugh out of that. She was in sub-freezing temperatures, and I was wearing a sweater and using t...
February 2, 2010
Good News/Bad News
Good news! I finished CALL ME MRS. MIRACLE and e-mailed it off to my editor. It felt so good to push that SEND button. I loved the story. I hope it's not too cruel of me to say that without giving anyone an idea of the plot, and there are a couple of twists, too.
After that satisfying conclusion, I was thinking I'd take a day to plot the next book and then remembered the revisions to the next Cedar Cove book are due, so its back to the computer for me. And, I wouldn't want to be...
After that satisfying conclusion, I was thinking I'd take a day to plot the next book and then remembered the revisions to the next Cedar Cove book are due, so its back to the computer for me. And, I wouldn't want to be...
January 28, 2010
Stepping on Toes
Wayne and I started our dance lessons last night. We're learning the rumba, which, according to our instructor, has a three-beat step that we can dance to with nearly every type of music. He proved it by having us rumba to a polka, a rap song and a waltz. To put it gently, Wayne and I aren't exactly light on our feet. In fact, I managed to step on Wayne's foot more than once. I covered it by claiming it was what he deserved, and he does, I'm sure, for some past wrong that slipped under t...
January 26, 2010
A Skillful Brush
I'm flying back to Washington State in a couple of weeks. I need a grandkid fix! While there I'll also have a new publicity photo taken. I'm doing my best to look like my current photo, but sometimes the task is demanding. When doing an autographing I've noticed people gazing at my picture on the back of my book, looking up at me with a slight frown, and then gazing once again at the photo. Okay, so there's a little air brushing going on. There probably will be with the new photo too!
January 25, 2010
Mr. Gettysburg
It's a sad day in Gettysburg today. Our dear friend, Bob Mullen, died this weekend. For the past three summers Wayne and I traveled to Pennsylvania to tour the Civil War battlegrounds. Because Bob was on oxygen, we often sat on his back porch and listened to him list battle details. Bob was a renowned Battlefield Guide and will be buried in his Guide uniform. We will miss the man known as Mr. Gettysburg. He was a true historian and good friend to us.
