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The Adventures of Princess Traveler, Nicaragua: Day 1

I was soooooo excited. Today was the day I would get to Nicaragua, land of Marimba and parrots. Then reality set in. Even a Princess as royal as I cannot change time. Our flight from Michigan did not leave until after 2:00 PM, a loooong six hours from my 8:00 AM waking time.

I had a few ‘last minute’ arrangements to delegate, but I had hoped to spend the waiting hours in pleasant dalliance with Dream Man. However, Dream Man had to work from home until the metro car picked us up. I was left to...

The Adventures of Princess Traveler, Nicaragua: Getting Ready

So, we’re going to Nicaragua. The decision’s been made. What’s the first thing Dream Man does, the morning after we celebrated making the decision? Did he kiss me with the passion that I love? Did he write poems about his gratitude for my wise and gracious decision to accompany him? Did he make promises of romance and beauty at our destination? No. No, kisses, poems or promises. Not even a blissful thank you. What Dream Man did first was present me with a huge list of ‘To Do’ items, along wit...

The Adventures of Prnicess Traveler, Nicaragua: Getting Ready

So, we’re going to Nicaragua. The decision’s been made. What’s the first thing Dream Man does, the morning after we celebrated making the decision? Did he kiss me with the passion that I love? Did he write poems about his gratitude for my wise and gracious decision to accompany him? Did he make promises of romance and beauty at our destination? No. No, kisses, poems or promises. Not even a blissful thank you. What Dream Man did first was present me with a huge list of ‘To Do’ items, along wit...

The Adventures of Princess Traveler, Nicaragua: The Research Phase:

I promised my dream man that I would discuss the proposed Nicaraguan Adventure with him after I’d done some research on the place. Well we discussed at length and have decided to journey to Nicaragua despite some minor reservations. Here’s what I discovered.

Nicaragua is a tropical country with temperatures averaging 70 to 90 degrees year round. Located in Central America the country stretches from the Atlantic to the Pacific coasts. The geological features include pristine beaches (and some t...

The Adventures of Princess Traveler, Nicaragua: The Adventure Begins:

My dream man came to me last night. Enfolding me in warmth and masculine strength, he laidhis lips against my neck just below my earandwhispered, “Let’s escape to Nicaragua.”

“I don’t smoke,” I replied sleepily [I’m dreaming remember, ‘dream man’.]

I felt him smile as he nibbled the tender flesh of my earlobe, his breath gently caressing my cheek. Delightful shivers cascaded along my nerves.

“Silly Princess. Not nicotine, Nicaragua. Nicotine is an addictive substance found in tobacco. Nicaragua...

Gratitude Plus (X-posted on the Coffeetime Romance Blog)

I’d like to open this post with a plug for one of my favorite organizations taken from theOperation Gratitudemission statement.

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My Weird Behavior, or I’m Not Swearing, Honest!

If you ever see me (or some other stranger) drive past you and my lips are moving as I peer out the right side of my vehicle, please don’t assume that I am cussing you out for cutting me off (or some other idiotic driving maneuver). Also, don’t assume I’m singing. (I might be, but I wouldn’t be looking out the side window to do that.) What I am doing is reading signs aloud. See, I have a hearing problem. I’m not completely deaf but I don’t hear well, and haven’t for most of my life. As a chil...

Mental Health vs Mental Illness

The tragedy and actions of Elliot Rodgers is old news and thus all the more reason for this blog. Repeatedly in cases of single shooter mass murders we hear that mental illness is the culprit. Any given incident raises and outcry for better mental health screenings and treatments. I have yet to see or hear of any significant effort being made in response to the outcry. Everyone from survivors, to police, to medical, psychiatric and social behavior professionals bemoans the inadequacy of curre...

Cover Reveal and Drawing for Becky McGraw’s COWGIRL CRAZY

Twyla Taylor is one frustrated cowgirl. She’s not winning at barrel racing or in love. She’s spent ten years nursing a crush on her brother’s best friend, Ryan Easter, who thinks of her as no more than his little sister. When Twyla catches Ryan with yet another no-good buckle bunny, and calls him out, he tells her to get a life, and that is exactly what she decides to do. One that does not include a buckle-bunny-chasing cowboy with a bad attitude, or an overbearing older brother.

Ryan Easter i...