Home Again



Good to be home again, but a mountain of things to clear off the desk.  But I wanted to share a few pictures--these are of the YMCA and the gorgeous mountains, and one of our Nangie groups--the advanced Nangie, which means all of these folks have been with Nancy and me at least one other time.  Aren't they a good lookin' bunch? 

I love how the statue of the children spells out "YMCA." 

Hope your week is off to a great start! 

~~Angie
By Angela on Monday, May 19, 2008 @ 7:00 AM


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Blogger Mocha with Linda Says:

Wow! What a gorgeous setting!

And I'm so glad you had someone else take the picture so you and Nancy could both be in it! :-)

Thanks for sharing - you're bound to be exhausted. Happy Monday!

 
 
Blogger Kay Says:

I'm glad to see you had some sunshine! It was pretty cloudy here until Saturday.

 
 
Blogger Accidental Poet Says:

that picture makes me miss you :)

 

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Jim Bell. Writer. Lawyer. Friend.


My pal Jim has a new book out.  And he's into podcasting now. What's podcasting?  (asks my mom).  It's . . . well, take a look here.  :-) 

If you've never read one of Jim's books, you are in for a treat. He's great. 

If it's Sunday, I'm flying home after a great conference in Estes Park, CO.  Nancy Rue and I had some great students in our Nangie clinics, but now I'm ready to go home, see my puppies, and get back to work.  

A big hello to Kerry and Jackie, who took us out for Italian food on the last night. Enjoyed the fellowship! 

~~Angie 
By Angela on Sunday, May 18, 2008 @ 7:00 AM


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Blogger Mocha with Linda Says:

I've read a couple of Jim Bell's books and they are very good!

I know you must be ready to be back home to stay for a while. You have been quite the jetsetter lately!

 
 
Anonymous jackie4jc Says:

Hi Angie,
Thank you as well. I really enjoyed your company and the laughs will carry for quite a while!

Hope to see you again soon.
Blessings,
Jackie

 
 
Blogger Lisa Says:

I've already read this and loved it!! I can't wait for the next one.

 

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Are these people CRAZY?


Okay--when you have a spare six minutes, sit down, plant your feet firmly on the floor, and watch this video clip.  

Ohmigoodness!  I think you'd have to be a mountain goat to walk that path when it was repaired, but to walk it now?  

I couldn't do it.  

~~Angie

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By Angela on Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 7:00 AM


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Blogger Deborah Says:

the only way you'd get me to walk on that thing was if me or my family were at gunpoint! i'd be hugging the wall or crawling! did you the walk on the bar when the whole floor was gone??

 
 
Blogger Becoming Me Says:

Ohhhh, no no no no way

 
 
Blogger Kay Says:

I feel woozy.

I was reacting so strongly my husband said, "if it bothers you so much, stop watching it."
I told him it made me feel brave.
It also made me feel sick.

I got vertigo just going to our friend Megan's book launch party!!

 
 
Anonymous Anonymous Says:

So many thoughts ran through my head as I watched this that it is hard to convey them coherently. What a tremendous amount of faith one must have to take this trail. Faith in one's ability, faith in the integrity of the trail (seeing that first hole would have stopped me), faith in the hand wire that steadies each footstep, but foremost, faith in God seeing me through once I had committed to it. I wonder who built it and when, how many have traveled it,and ... why?

I don't really feel like breakfast any more. Clyde

 
 
Blogger Mocha with Linda Says:

Wow. It felt like my heart was alternating between palpitations and skipped beats watching that!

Some of it I could handle, but oh my, when the walkway disappeared! Yikes. And to be trying to deal with a camera as well. No thanks!

Fascinating that they built it way back in 1901-1905. That would have been something to see. No modern equipment there!

 
 
Blogger Lynette Sowell Says:

Blah!!! My stomach did a few flip-flops. And I'm NOWHERE near afraid of heights as my hubby is. Guess who I just sent the link to?

Have fun at the conference! You and Nancy are both great teachers...

 
 
Blogger Angela Says:

Oh, no, I couldn't/didn't walk that pathway! I don't know who the intrepid soul was, but it sure wasn't me!

But Nancy and I were talking about how it'd be great for a plot in a book. Someone who wanted to . . . well, maybe some plots shouldn't be discussed publicly. :-) People might get the wrong idea.

Angie

 

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Update on the CF Husband


If you've joined me in reading the blog "Confessions of a CF husband," you'll be delighted to know that the little family is now home!  Read this incredible story here.  

Rejoice with the family and all those who have prayed for them. God is good! 

I'm up here in Colorado, where it snowed today.  The CWCC is going great and my pal Nancy and I are teaching another "Nangie" clinic--two of them, in fact.  We have great and enthusiastic students and all is going well. 

~~Angie 
By Angela on Friday, May 16, 2008 @ 7:00 AM


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Blogger Kathy Says:

I've only been to that conference once. IT was May so I took all short sleeved shirts. I bought two sweatshirts in a gift shop and wore them all week.

I was also suppose to be in a workshop for writing fiction for teens but it met in a cabin and there was a moose on the porch!!!!! No one ever covered what to do if you couldn't get to your class because of a moose (or elk??) So I stood outside 15 minutes and waited!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 
 
Blogger Kay Says:

I can see Long's Peak from my window and I see the fresh snow. I think about all of you every time I look overt there.
I'm praying for a wonderful week for all of my friends there.

 
 
Blogger Accidental Poet Says:

Prayers here too. I know what kinds of fantastic things can happen "where two or three are gathered in [His] name."

 
 
Anonymous Anonymous Says:

I concur with all above ... loved Kathy's story. What a Kodak moment that must have been! Learning and sharing - a great combination. We enjoyed it at Glen Eyrie, and now others are blessed with the combination. Clyde

 
 
Blogger Mocha with Linda Says:

Sigh. Would love to be a fly on the wall. Give Nancy a hug for me.

And what wonderful news that sweet little Gwyneth is finally home with her parents. I've sporadically checked his blog since you introduced us to them. What amazing miracles God performed in their lives!

 
 
Blogger Pam Meyers Says:

ROFLOL. I can picture that animal, probably an Elk. That's what's usually around there. How funny. Our Nangie was in a little cabin too and I thought it was so cozy in there. No snow last year though. Just a good old thunderstorm each day.

 
 
Blogger amy Says:

Have enjoyed reading Cfhusband this past year and its amazing how many new blogs I find that have also read the blog. I feel connected to soo many new friends because of that family.

I was an original Dazer! Heehee

have a good day

 
 
Blogger amy Says:

Have enjoyed reading Cfhusband this past year and its amazing how many new blogs I find that have also read the blog. I feel connected to soo many new friends because of that family.

I was an original Dazer! Heehee

have a good day

 

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The Wager Trailer


http://wager-themovie.com/

is where to go to see the trailer for THE WAGER, which releases this week and stars Randy Travis. (I haven't seen the movie yet, but I've read the book and it's wonderful.) 

This movie is from my buddy Bill Myer's novel, and Bill got to play a homeless man. Should be a great movie!

Photo: Bill in full grunge mode.

You can order The Wager on Netflix or buy a copy here.  

~~Angie

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By Angela on Thursday, May 15, 2008 @ 7:00 AM


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Blogger Julie Carobini Says:

Cool trailer! I met Bill at a writer's conference a long while ago. Great to see his writing reaching new heights (if not his wardrobe--lol) Seriously, acting too. How fun!

 
 
Blogger Mocha with Linda Says:

Wow. That looks really good. I've never read any of his books.

 
 
Blogger Kay Says:

oh, the should have let you play a homeless woman in The Note! Ok, there wasn't a homeless woman but you could have been a camera person or something.

 
 
Blogger Kathy Says:

That's Bill? Too funny!!!!

I am going to Narnia tomorrow night. Just me and hubby. Yay for a real date.


My twins are three today and our adoption file is sitting just about where it was a year ago : (
You can see them at
http://ourhaitianadoption.blogspot.com/

 
 
Blogger Angela Says:

Bill's books are wonderful. I think you'd enjoy any of them, but I especially like WHEN THE LAST LEAF FALLS. I also really enjoyed ELI, but you can't go wrong with any of his titles.

Angie

 

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Groomer Has it


I discovered Project Runway (reality TV in which fashion designers are given a challenge each week) last season and loved it.  Was lacking something to watch to fill that creative void when I discovered Animal Planet's "Groomer Has It" TV show.  It's exactly like Project Runway, but it features dog groomers!  

LOL!  It's hilarious.  Each week the remaining designers are given a challenge--and it's always far out.  They've had to groom long-haired cats, sheep, puppies, poodles, etc., plus they have "quick snip" challenges that have to do with doggie first aid, doggie fashions, getting along with picky customers, etc.  

I've actually learned a couple of things, but I enjoy rooting for the groomers.  So far I like Jasper.  :-)  The program airs on Saturday nights (and repeats during the week) if you'd like to take a peek.  

~~Angie

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By Angela on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 @ 7:00 AM


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Blogger Mocha with Linda Says:

It never ceases to amaze me the premises for TV shows they come up with! Too funny!

 
 
Blogger Kay Says:

We've watched this a couple of times. When I saw the promo for it the first time I honestly thought it was a joke. Like a spoof commercial for dog shampoo or something. It was so ultra dramatic! LOL

It is more interesting than I expected, but I'm not really into any of those reality shows. My husband likes Top Chef and that one isn't too bad. Much better than Hell's Kitchen, which he also likes.

 
 
Blogger Lisa Says:

My kids are extreme dog lovers, and thought of them when I saw the commercial. I wasn't sure if it would be ok for them though.

 
 
Blogger Robin Lee Hatcher Says:

I've been enjoying this too. I don't know any of the groomers' names so don't know who I'm rooting for. I thought the long-haired cat grooming was a hoot. I used to own Persians so it brought back lots of memories.

 

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May 13


Photo:  my rose bouquet.  :-) 

Today is my 28th wedding anniversary.  And because I'm leaving tomorrow to teach at the Colorado Christian Writers' Conference, my hubby surprised me with twenty-eight beautiful roses on Monday--so I'd have some time to enjoy them before taking off.  

He went to his favorite florist and told her he wanted twenty-eight roses, one for each year.  She went into the back to pull the flowers together, and when she came out, she was grinning. "You're never going to believe what the total is," she said. 

"What?" he asked. 

She smiled again.  "Twenty-eight dollars and twenty-eight cents." 

LOL!  I love it.  He has also hidden 28 little florist cards with sweet messages all around the house.  I still haven't found about twenty of them.  :-) 

Tonight we're going to see The Lion King.  What a great way to mark twenty-eight years. 

~~Angie 
By Angela on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 @ 7:00 AM


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Blogger Accidental Poet Says:

Happy Anniversary, Angie!

We spent our 26th anniversary driving home from Glen Eyrie :)

 
 
Blogger Megan DiMaria Says:

Happy Anniversary!

I hope you're bringing your warm clothes to Estes Park!!

A prisoner of hope,
Megan

 
 
Blogger Mocha with Linda Says:

Happy, Happy Anniversary!

The roses are gorgeous! I especially love the yellow ones, since I carried yellow and white ones in our wedding. And are those lavender? Never seen any like that! Beautiful!

 
 
Blogger Kay Says:

Happy Anniversary!

The flowers are beautiful.
Praying for a good flight and a wonderful conference!

 
 
Anonymous Anonymous Says:

Happy Anniversary, Angie! The roses are perfect, and the idea of cards hidden all around is great fun! He sounds like a perfect match for you. Clyde

 
 
Anonymous Carrie K. Says:

Happy Anniversary! Have fun at Lion King - I'm jealous. :)

 
 
Blogger Pam Meyers Says:

Happy Anniversary, Angie. Wish I were joining you in Estes Park this year. So many fond memories of the Nangie class in that cozy cottage last year. I hear they have snow this year. Dress warm!

And I'll see you in September in Minneapolis! Not exactly the Rockies, but it will be a memorable conference to be sure!

 
 
Blogger Lisa Says:

Happy Anniversary! We celebrated our 15th last week. Have fun finding all those cards.

 
 
Blogger Marla Taviano Says:

Happy Anniversary!!

 
 
Blogger Kathy Says:

Wow! I'm coming up on 20 in July. Maybe I could send my husband a link to this post....

 
 
Blogger Angela Says:

I'm happy to report that THE LION KING was amazing! I almost burst into tears at the first song--it was just incredible.

Angie

 

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