Tina Gayle's Blog, page 120

Peach "the Wonder Dog"

This week, we had the very hard chore of putting our dog down.

At fourteen, she'd been loyal, sweet and a pure joy in our life.

A lab/gray hound mix, she, at times, seemed to be a cat in a dog's body. She didn't bother you or demand attention. Except if she wanted her rump scratched, then she'd let you give her a few pats on the head and then she'd turn for the real treat.

Not a noisy dog, she didn't bark or howl like most dogs unless provoked. Brave and loyal, she'd stand right beside you, her hair raised on her back and give a few barks. But she wouldn't leave your side or run off.

Born sometime in October, we got her from the pound when she was just six weeks old. A true member of the family, she will be missed.

All dogs go to heaven so she living an even better life now.


No Snow.


Tina

HeartLand Writer's Group Blog

If you enjoy reading about what authors are thinking, doing or creating. Check out

http://heartlandwritersgroupomaha.com/

There are a number of fabulous ladies who share their insight into what makes them tick.

Love the group,

Tina

RWA

Missed the HWG meeting in Omaha, but managed to make it to OCC.

Boy, I can't tell you the difference between the two. While HWG is a small group, I love see the ladies and learning about what is going on in thier lives and with their writing.

OCC meeting is held in a large hall with over seventy people. I did talk to a number of old friends and caught up on what they were doing but it is a very different setting. Something I will have to adjust to.





I'm just thankful for a chance to meet with other writers. I can't tell you the thrill I get from seeing other authors and knowing I'm in the same room with such creative people.


Have a great day,


Tina

Inspiration from Dolly Parton

Storms make trees take deeper roots.

The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.

We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.

When I'm inspired, I get excited because I can't wait to see what I'll come up with next.

You'd be surprised how much it costs to look this cheap!

You'll never do a whole lot unless you're brave enough to try.

Have hope,

Tina

Stephen J. Cannell

Heard the news that Stephen J. Cannell died and was very sadden by the passing of a truly wonderful man.

I had the pleasure of meeting him at OCC RWA chapter and I was very impressed by the man.

He spoke at the meeting where I celebrated the sale of my first book. He made the event special just with his presence. Yeah, and he even sat next to me in the PAW meeting.

An exceptional man, I enjoyed meeting and one I had hope to meet again.

My sincere condolences go out to his wife, family and all who knew him.

Tina

Words of Wisdom from Mark Twain

"If you tell the truth you don't have to remember anything."


"Drag your thoughts away from your troubles...
by the ears, by the heels, or any other way you can manage it."


"Don't go around saying the world owes you a living;
the world owes you nothing; it was here first."


"You can't depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus."


"I've seen many troubles in my time,
only half of which ever came true."


"As to the Adjective: when in doubt, strike it out."


"The best way to cheer yourself up is
to try to cheer somebody else up."


"The man with a new idea is a crank until the idea succeeds."


"Always do right; this will gratify some people and astonish the rest."


"Name the greatest of all the inventors. Accident."


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Reach Your Dream

"A dream becomes a goal when action is taken toward its achievement."

Bo Bennett quotes

Last Picture of My Trip along I70

Hope you enjoyed the scenery as much as I did. Tina

Love the color

If you could paint the world, would you have used the same colors? What do you think this would look like in pinks and purples? Is something to ponder. Tina

Share my trip with me.

Now, there is a trail worth taking. If you only have the time to enjoy the trip.

Tina