Almost like Being in Jerusalem . . .
By Angela on Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 7:00 AM
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Spiders are Cute?!
I have a hard time thinking of spiders as cute (seen too many horror movies), but this web site might convince you. What do you think? Are spiders cute?
~~Angie
By Angela on Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 7:00 AM
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Mocha with Linda Says:
Nope, not cute at all. But pictures like this always speak of our incredible Creator.
Kay Day Says:
They look kinda cute to me. Like ewoks or something. Some kind of aliens maybe.
The only spiders that freak me out are black widows.
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Nope, still creepy!!!
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Spring Springs
For those of you up in the frozen lands, I spied a bud of hope the other morning. :-) We had several freezing nights a couple of weeks ago . . . and our landscapes around here look pretty bad. I don't think there's anything more pitiful looking than a frozen tropical plant, unless it's a baby who's just lost his toy. Anyway--when I spied those sprigs of hope from my kitchen window, I had to run outside and take a picture.
The plant in the first picture froze--and turned into the second picture.
But look--in the third picture--life springs anew!
I'm ready for Spring. :-)
~~Angie
By Angela on Friday, January 29, 2010 @ 7:00 AM
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Rachel Hauk's Latest . . . with Sara Evans
Since I'm off hopping on a cruise ship, I'll take this opportunity to tell you about my friend Rachel's latest book: In the Sweet By and By. :-)
Jade Fitzgerald left the pain of her past in the dust when she headed out for college a decade ago. Now she's thriving in her career and glowing in the light of Max Benson's love.
But then Jade's hippie mother, Beryl Hill, arrives in Whisper Hollow, Tennessee, for Jade's wedding along with Willow, her wild younger sister. Their arrival forces Jade to throw open the dark closets of her past--the insecurity of living with a restless, wandering mother, the silence of her absent father, and the heart-ripping pain of first-love's rejection.
Turns out Beryl has a secret of her own. She needs reconciliation with her oldest daughter before illness takes her life. In the final days leading to the wedding, Jade meets the One who shows her that the past has no hold on her future. With a little grace, they'll meet in the middle, maybe even before that sweet by and by.
Review blurbs:
"...heartwarming collaborative debut." - Publishers Weekly
"This Southern mother-daughter story is refreshingly well written and will easily engross readers of women's fiction." - Library Journal
Bio: Multi-platinum recording artist Sara Evans has garnered such honors as ACM's Female Vocalist of the Year, CMA's Video of the Year, named one of People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People," and she was the first country star to compete in ABC's Dancing with the Stars. This is her first novel. Sara has said that the redemptive message always attracts her to a given story. It's the story she's cares about most in the songs she records and sings; it's the story of her life; it's the story she looks for in the faces of those she meets."I've been a Believer since I was 21. My faith has been everything to me in my life since then. In my marriage, my motherhood, my career, and just dealing with everyday life, God is my constant companion and friend. I find myself praying constantly prayers of gratitude and guidance. As a mom and a career woman, my life is filled daily with choices and decisions to make that will affect lots of people. So I rely on God to guide me!"
Best selling, award winning author Rachel Hauck is known for well-written stories that paint real-life characters facing real-life challenges. She writes with depth and humor. As an author, worship and prayer leader, it's Rachel's heart to spread the love and fragrance of God to those she meets. In person or on the page. His plans for each individual are vast and good. "I have one goal in life. To seek His face. Everything has come together for me because of seeking Him. Even in my weakness, He is strong. I'd like others to know the same success."
Rachel lives in central Florida with her husband, a teacher and pastor, and their ornery pets.
Amazon link: http://www.amazon.
Rachel's web site: www.rachelhauck.
Sara's: www.saraevans.
Q: How did this collaboration come about?
RH: Really? God. Thomas Nelson approached Sara about a fiction project, then approached me about writing with/for her. My career was in a place of make-it or break-it, and I'd just prayed one of my "surrender prayers" to the Lord and was ready to go anywhere, do anything. Not having children, I am pretty much 100% available to pick up and go whenever and wherever. Knowing the Lord would take my husband and current writing and worship commitments into account, I was ready to go! It was very freeing to say, "God, I have nothing. What do you want to do? I'm 100% available. You're so good, whatever it is You want for me, I'll love it."
I've loved this journey writing with Sara. I struggled in some of my weaknesses from time to time, but this was one of the easiest books I've ever written even though I'd never written women's fiction. Never written flashbacks. Never written a continuing character series.
Q: What was Sara's part of the process?
RH: She cast the vision. We sat down and talked about what she wanted in the book, what kind of story she wanted to tell, and hashed out an overview. I went home and added the details and did the writing. If I was unsure about something, I'd email her and ask for her input. For example, we ended up dealing with a controversial social issue in this book and I wanted to know she was ready to assign her name to it.
Q. What do you want readers to take away from this story?
RH: God is good. There is always hope and redemption. While our past can impact our present, we don't have to carry the burden of pain and sin into the future. God truly does work all things together for our good.
Q. What's next for you and Sara?
RH: The second book, Softly and Tenderly, is written and releases January 2011. We are collaborating on two more books to be released January 2012 and 2013. They will be a continuation of the series. Book two is really exciting. Hit's the ground running.
Q. As an author, how did this book impact you and your work?
RH: I learned a lot about myself. Going back to the original prayer of surrender, I had to see that when God brought something to me to do it might not center around me! Maybe He wanted me to use my gifts and talents for others. At the same time, what amazing grace and peace He gave me.
My writing had to take on a different flavor and tone. I learned to write about two women instead of a romance with a hero and heroine. I had to develop back story that worked on stage instead of through dialog. This project forced me to work on a much deeper emotional level. I was exhausted when it was done. But I loved the process.
Q. Who is your favorite character?
RH: Well, Jade, the protagonist, of course. But her sister Willow really captured me. We had to back her up a bit or she'd steal the show! I also really had an affection for the character Dustin.
Q. What's next for you? Any solo projects.
RH: Yes! I have a late 2010 release from Thomas Nelson, Dining With Joy, about a cooking show host who can't cook.
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Off on the Cruise!
We've been waiting for a LONG time, but it's finally time for the Heavenly Daze Cruise! A group of the Heavenly Dazers (and friends) and some readers of this blog are leaving tomorrow, Thursday, for a four-day cruise to Mexico! There will be 20 of us, and we plan to have a blast.
I promise to post some pictures when I get back, but because internet access can be iffy on a boat, I might have to wait until our return to get them up. We'll be disembarking on Monday, February first, so we'll check in then.
Adios para ahora!
Angie
By Angela on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 7:00 AM
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Color
I knew I shouldn’t do it. After all, I realize that I have a touch of OCD blended into my personality; once I latch onto an obsession, it’s hard to let go. (It's how I get so many books written!)
But in a burst of autumnal energy I’d painted the dining room . . . and the foyer . . . and my master bathroom. And since I was thinking real estate and wondering if a new house lay in my future, the purchase seemed innocent enough.
And think of all the time it would save! Instead of running to the Depot or to Lowes every time I wanted to examine a color in the light of a window or next to a piece of furniture, I could simply whip out my purchase and avoid a trip.
So I did it. Looked them up online, found several, found one on sale at Benjamin Moore. The sale is what did me in—not only did I buy one, but two.
They arrived the next week, sweetly packaged in a little cardboard box. Two fan decks—paint chips, organized by color family and tone, coordinated and named and numbered.
The second fan deck actually has interior colors on one side and exterior colors on the other. All matched with accent colors and trim colors. Ahhh.
There's such a psychology to color--red makes people want to eat (bad for dieters in dining rooms), yellow makes people want to spend money, blue is calming, green is soothing. Hmm. Maybe I should have a green kitchen and a blue office.
So lately I’ve been walking around the house, fan deck in hand, pondering the difference between Robin’s Nest and Quartz Stone. One is just a shade bluer than the other, a difference nearly indiscernible with the naked eye, but I’ve stared at enough paint chips to see the difference now. I see beautifully painted bedrooms in magazines, then I whip out the fan deck to identify the color in the photo. I see ads that combine fonts and colors in a pleasing display, and then I’m frantically trying to identify each color by name and number: Eucalyptus. Peacock Feathers. Sea Isle.
I have discovered that dog Babe is Straw Hat, and Charley is Almond Bisque. My desk is Great Barrington Green, a color I have been trying to identify for seven years.
So for the next several weeks, at least, I'll be looking at the world through narrowed eyes, trying to figure out if the color of that rose is potpourri or milano red.
Wonder if they make these things in a more portable size?
~~Angie
By Angela on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 7:00 AM
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Mocha with Linda Says:
Paint cards make me crazy. There are waaay too many options available with miniscule differences!
Deborah Raney Says:
Being married to an artist/graphic artist, I have access to the Pantone color fans/wheels, but those colors have boring names like 198-PC. I've always envied the people who get to name the new paint colors! We helped our son paint his new townhome a couple years ago and it was such fun slapping rich colors like "Chipmunk" and "Happy Trails" on his stark white walls. : )
Have fun with your fan decks, Angie! : )
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Make your own Motivational Poster
This is a fun site--you can make a poster with whatever photo and saying you want. I made this one, but I wasn't feeling very inspired. What did you create?
~~Angie
By Angela on Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 7:00 AM
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Movie Recommendation
If you read and enjoyed my Fairlawn books, I have just discovered a movie you might like. It's a Japanese film called DEPARTURES, and I found it utterly charming. And the music--wow! I had to order the soundtrack at Amazon.com.
The story? A young cellist finds himself unemployed and returns to his hometown, where he takes a job in an unusual occupation. He's an "NK agent," and we don't really have an American counterpart, unless you count part of the job that funeral directors do. But as I watched this young man work, I kept thinking about Gerald of the Fairlawn books. Those two would have gotten along very well.
This movie isn't for the kids--an adult moment or two, but nothing offensive. But very moving, very respectful, and very tender. Track it down today, or look for it on Netflix. I gave it five stars. :-)
~~Angie
By Angela on Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 7:00 AM
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Mocha with Linda Says:
Sounds interesting.
There's a place in a somewhat rural area between here and Houston that always makes me think of you and Fairlawn. There's a house, and then next to the house kinda set back just a bit is the funeral home.
Both are painted blue.
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Mocha with Linda Says:
Stuff like this messes with my mind! I totally don't see how they do it!
And did they switch girls or did she take off a black wig?
Robin Lee Says:
I watched this pair on America's Got Talent (two seasons ago, I think). The only problem with them was, they were a one-trick pony. Every time they were on the stage, this was the only "magic" stunt they performed. After a while, it just wasn't as magical anymore.
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Wildlife Photography
If you like animals and photography, do I have a web page for you! These are incredible photographs--some made me shiver, and some provoked an "Awwww . . . "
Enjoy!
Angie
By Angela on Friday, January 22, 2010 @ 7:00 AM
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Barbara E Brink Says:
Love the cat chasing the mouse down. Reminded me of old Tom and Jerry cartoons, but scarier:)
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Those are terrific!!! Clyde
Ruthie Says:
The snake going after the bird gave me the willies. But then ALL snakes give me the willies.......
Faith Imagined Says:
Great picture! I am going to check that site out right now!!!
-Alisa Hope
First Friday Fiction
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Must See TV!
Whew. I just finished my latest collaborative project and sent it off to the editor. Always feels good to know I can clear the desk for a while . . . or at least until the revisions come in. :-)
But I had to take this opportunity to tell you about a new release. Last year I had the honor and privilege to meet Ted and Gayle Haggard, and to work with Gayle on her book, WHY I STAYED. I don't know that any collaborative project has ever affected me--changed my thinking--the way this one did. I learned so much from Gayle, and loved every minute of working on her story.
The book officially releases January 26th, but you may find a few copies floating around out there--I know I've seen some reviews online. But here's the big news: Ted and Gayle will be on Oprah on January 26th, and Oprah loved the book! Mark your calendar, TiVo, or set your VCR.
Gayle will also be featured on THE VIEW on February 1st, and on the Joy Behar Show that same night. So check your local listings, because this is one fascinating story . . . and I'm really curious about how the women of The View will respond to Gayle's candid story about forgiveness and the love of Jesus.
You will love this book, and I highly recommend that you pick up a copy--make that two copies, give one to a friend! I haven't been so convicted in a long time. Gayle has such an important message for the church.
Well, now that my desk is clear, I have a theology paper to write. :-) And then I have to get back to THE GRANDMA GENE. Remember that one? I do . . . barely. :-)
~~Angie
By Angela on Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 7:00 AM
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Mocha with Linda Says:
I probably wouldn't have read this book if you hadn't been the one helping write it. But reading what you have to say makes me want to read it.
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And you need to start packing for the Heavenly Daze Cruise. One week from right now is our first session together. :)
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America Rising
The people are speaking out . . . in all kinds of ways.
~~Angie
By Angela on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 7:00 AM
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Mocha with Linda Says:
When even Massachusetts is on the verge of electing a Republican, it's obvious people are not happy.
Peggy Blann Phifer Says:
Yep. It's gonna happen. I believe Mr. Reid is about to meet his Waterloo in Nevada.
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And may it begin today in Massachusetts!
It IS mind-numbing how much change has happened or been proposed in such a short time. We are racing into the future--but what future.
I read an interesting quote yesterday, attributed to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.:
"A riot is at bottom the language of the unheard." I truly hope the American peoples' voice will be heard.
Thanks, Angie, for sharing this.
Mary Kay
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Coakley Concedes ... Brown has Won! I lived in Massachussetts for 5 years. I knew every Republican in the state ... well, almost ... there weren't that many, and there still aren't. This is Revolution. Great video. Thanks for sharing. Clyde
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"If Americans don't get emotional viewing this video . . . what more can I say! As a transplanted Massachusetts Democrat, I'm glad the "Hunk" did a slam dunk for Americans. He's a great example of what type of person needs to go to Washington to represent us. Let's clone him into 435 incumbent members of Congress. The House of Representative incumbents need to GOOOH (Get Out of Our House) in November 2010."
--Barbara Koyutis
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What a great resource!
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Pick Up Your Cross . . .
A friend sent this to me . . . and it's quite profound. Sorry, but I have no idea who the artist is.
Says a lot, doesn't it?
Lord, forgive me for ever asking you to lighten my load.
~~Angie
By Angela on Monday, January 18, 2010 @ 7:17 AM
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WordsPoeticallyWorth Says:
Whistling through life
Ignoring others' strife
Is not very nice.
If your cross is too small
Then plant it in 'seeall'
To grow.
Then know
To show
Kindness
From blindness.
Don't be complacent -
Be the replacement.
A burden cared
Is a load shared.
A good story told with a strong message. Thank you. Take care. Bye.
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Some Pictures are Worth a Thousand Words
LOL! Can you imagine? ~Angie
By Angela on Friday, January 15, 2010 @ 7:00 AM
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Ruthie Says:
No, I really can't imagine!! In truth, I think I would have fainted from fear...I don't like monkeys!
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Cats That Look Like Wilford Brimley
Found this adorable site for you cat lovers (I like 'em, but I'm highly allergic to them).
Cats that Look Like Wilford Brimley, the actor. LOL! I think the first cat needs a pair of glasses, and he'd be all set!
Enjoy!
~Angie
By Angela on Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 7:00 AM
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Says:
I will not approve on it. I think nice post. Particularly the title attracted me to review the whole story.
Ruthie Says:
Mercy! The cat in your picture is HUGE!! How could that girl hold on to him??!!??
I thought the Wilfred Brimley cats were rather funny. Like you, I think the first one is the best. Wouldn't it be scary to know some animal looked like us?
dellartist Says:
Angie, this is so fun! It has been a while since I have laughed so hard. My husband heard me and had to come over to look and he laughed too. Thanks so much.
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The Sun Shines . . .
The other day I was sitting at my desk wrapped in my robe, flannel pajamas, wool socks, and big stuffed whale slippers (they were a gift). And I looked out the window and realized that though my plants were frost-bitten and drooping, the sun was shining and it looked like a lovely day.
And then the metaphor hit me--even when we are in the midst of a cold snap, in the middle of a storm, or even in the darkest hours of the night, the sun is still shining. Even in the middle of a midnight blizzard, it doesn't stop, it simply keeps on sending forth the warming rays upon which all life depends. The sun doesn't change or shift position or flip an "off switch." It simply keeps shining.
Just as God's love, his purposes, and his plans are immutable and do not change. They remain constant no matter what storms we are going through. They are still prevailing, even though we can't see any evidence of them. It's our perspective that changes.
But like the sun (actually, God is stronger and more lasting than the sun, which will one day fizzle out), God is constantly reigning as sovereign over his creation.
And that's a thought to carry you through the day . . . and the night, too! :-)
~~Angie
By Angela on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 @ 7:00 AM
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Thanks Angie. You really spoke to my heart.
Says:
"God's in His heaven and all is right with the world." No matter what is happening in our little worlds, in God's world for us the Son always shines. Thanks for reminding us, Angie! Clyde
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AMEN! Thanks. And God bless you, dear sister. Mary Kay
Suzanne Says:
Cindy Morgan has a song on her latest CD (CD is called Beautiful Bird) called The Sun Shines Through which is along the same lines as your post. That song got me through the summer of 2008. It's beautiful.
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Google Earth
A couple of days ago, I downloaded the latest version of Google Earth to my computer. I was amazed to see how much it had changed--many, many more camera shots.
(In my real estate quest, I like looking up addresses. You can type in any address you like, and the camera "flies" to the location. Once you find it on a map, if there are little camera icons on the map, you can double click those, and the camera moves, placing you smack on the street in front of the address. You can then scan, look around, etc. It's fascinating!)
Apparently a Google car has driven all over America (and is still driving), but some folks are wise to it. (And some folks aren't.) Here's a link to some of the bizarre photographs of "real life" America that the Google car has caught.
Download Google Earth and check out your house. What's going on in the picture?
~~Angie
By Angela on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 8:39 AM
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Mocha with Linda Says:
The "2.0" on the marriage proposal cracked me up!
Glad to see you are back. I was starting to be concerned. (Not that you can't skip days blogging, but you usually mention if you are heading out of town or something!)
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For all you Mystery Buffs . . .
A tip of the hat to Accidental Poet, aka Susan, for the lead on this one!
~~Angie
By Angela on Saturday, January 09, 2010 @ 10:59 AM
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WOW! 21!!! Thanks, Susan and Angie, for making me more aware. Now I'm gonna go watch it again!!! Clyde
Says:
Thanks, Angie and Susan. I noticed only a couple at first, but what a fascinating snippet, and effective ad! I feel like going and writing a mystery!!
Blessings,
Mary Kay
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Ann Coulter
By Angela on Friday, January 08, 2010 @ 7:00 AM
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What a perfect message for Epiphany! Ann Coulter may be abrasive, but she's spot on here. God bless her and Brit Humes! And God bless you, Angie, for sharing this with us this morning. Clyde
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Thanks for sharing this, Angie. I heard Britt Hume's comments when he made them and was shocked--not because I disagree, but because he so boldly shared something I'd not heard him say before. Ann is gifted with incisive wit. I've often considered her too biting to win "converts" to her positions--but God chooses to use a variety of tools to spread His message. Amen.
And I've been thinking I need to worry more about spreading God's truth than about our political situation. God can change hearts and minds. II Chronicles 7:14
Blessings,
Mary Kay
Momstheword Says:
Thanks for sharing that. I admire Ann Coulter although she can be rather brutal. But I agree with almost everything she stands for; but am not bold enough to say it.
I am proud of Brit Hume also. Most people will think he stabbed himself in the chest with that statement, but I don't think he's worried about that.
Laura in Texas Says:
Thank you for sharing this. Her column choked me up. I've posted a link on my Facebook wall.
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To All of My Fellow Floridians . . .
. . . this is why we don't live up north. Nuff said? :-)
Seriously, NO ONE can drive on ice, unless you have chains on your tires. And there's nothing quite like the helpless feeling you get when you're behind the wheel and your vehicle is out of control.
My one and only car wreck occurred on an icy hill in Lynchburg . . . I slid right down it and crashed into a telephone pole, sending my hard head into the windshield (and yes, I was wearing a seat belt!) I think I've been slightly addled ever since. (But thank the Lord I have a very hard head.)
~~Angie
~~Angie
By Angela on Thursday, January 07, 2010 @ 7:00 AM
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Mocha with Linda Says:
Wow. It's amazing the way they went sideways. I'm sending this to my bloggy friend in Minnesota!
Caitriona aka Catherine Says:
From the North.......sliding on ice in a vehicle and having absolutely no control over it is scary than the biggest roller coaster. The day after Christmas I had an incident (not an accident) with black ice and came out with just a flat tire. If someone had been coming in either direction it would have been much worse. I was all over the road. The video was probably black ice under the snow. So sometimes you have to drive in it because you think it is just snow and it turns out to have ice on the road as well.
There are however some things you can do: Listen to the Weatherman: if he says "it is slippery out there, Don't go out if you don't have to" even if he is a professional liar, in winter it is worthy advice. If you are out there: Steer into the direction you are sliding, sound counterintuitive but it works.
DONT panic!!!
DONT slam on the breaks.
DONT try to call from your cell phone while you are sliding.
From the southern edge of Cold Country,
Catherine
Connie Says:
My daughter in Ohio was in an accident yesterday because she slid on the ice. Thankfully she wasn't hurt.
And yes, it's one of the reasons I live in Phoenix. However, people here don't know how to drive in the rain!!
Slow'n'Steady Says:
Our car is in the shop having $7000 worth of repairs done because someone else lost control in icy conditions.
Another tip if you're sliding, put your car in NEUTRAL. That stops the forward motion on your wheels and can help stop a spinout.
The video is bizarre. I live where we have ice and snow half the year and I've never seen that.
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This clip is from Seattle. There is no flat ground there, only hills.
We had a news video like this last year from Portland over in the west hills.
I don't drive with any ice or snow on the ground. The older I get the more chicken I become.
Laura in Texas Says:
I've lived in the north most of my life (Texas now) and have driven in all sorts of conditions. The most terrifying drive of my life came one night in Seattle a couple years ago. It had been raining and a sudden cold front came through and froze over the roads. It took me over 3 hours to make the 30-mile trip from my office to home. Cars were abandoned on the freeways at all angles where folks had given up and started walking home. At one point I was sitting at a red light, fully stopped, on FLAT ground, and my car started sliding sideways toward the car next to me - just from the wind. You're right, Angie. NO ONE can drive on ice. The question begs to be asked: why do we go out there and try?
Says:
Agree with Slow'n'Steady ... I've lived many years in New York and New England and have never seen anything like the driving and crashing in this video. Wonder what the motivating factor was for these people to get out and try to drive!? If you have a hard time walking to your car, that should be a convincing enough deterrent! Clyde
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I grew up in the South but married a sailor who got stationed north of Seattle. I was 8 months pregnant and on my way to the doctor when I hit a patch of ice and couldn't stop at an intersection. On my right was a semi truck which also couldn't stop; we were about to meet in the middle of said intersection. That's when I learned how to pray!
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Maybe I was a bit harsh on those poor drivers yesterday ... maybe they just wanted to get home. After seeing a bit of weather news today, I can see that these kinds of events may be more plentiful than my pitiable experience has allowed! Clyde
Kay Day Says:
I wonder if it's a bit of a slope. I also wonder why those crazy people are standing in the middle of the road.
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Name this creature . . .
Do you know what this creature is? I'll give you a moment to guess . . . Give up? It's a sea pig. LOL!
You can see this oinker plus several others of God's creative imagination here. They all live in the Antarctic region. Brrrr!
~~Angie
By Angela on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 @ 7:00 AM
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Mocha with Linda Says:
Every time I visit an aquarium or see pictures like this, it renews my awe for God as Creator. All these undersea creatures went unseen for thousands of years until the technology was developed. Yet He still created it all for His pleasure.
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I had a whole different name than what they had--coming from the farm!
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Happy New Year!
Here's your chance to be wished a happy new year and take a trip back to the 80's all in one clip! Enjoy ABBA!
And, BTW, SHERRY--I'm still waiting to send you the Bible you won. Please contact me through my website's contact page and I'll get it right out to you.
~~Angie
By Angela on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 @ 8:40 AM
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Mocha with Linda Says:
I'd never heard that ABBA song before.
These old videos crack me up to watch - the hairstyles, and the way the lips don't sync with the sound!
I can change my name to Sherry. . . .
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Cheryl Wyatt's latest book
Good morning! Ready to get back to the real world? I am. Holidays are too exhausting!
If you didn't read John Grogan's piece in yesterday's PARADE magazine, you have to dig it out and read it. (Or just click here: I found a link).
(You may recall--Grogan is the author of MARLEY AND ME, a wonderful movie and an even better book.) He told the story of how his family moved and he went back to the old house and dug up Marley, then re-buried him in his family's current home . . . which, incidentally, the success of the Marley projects made possible.
Maybe it's because we're trying to move that the story struck me, but I found myself blubbering in my breakfast cereal again. I don't like weeping at breakfast, it makes my cereal taste funny. But it's a great article, and well worth reading.
(For the record, I have Justus and Sadie in urns. Where I go, they go.)
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Have a great back-to-work day!
~~Angie
By Angela on Monday, January 04, 2010 @ 7:00 AM
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Mocha with Linda Says:
I was just glad to know the dog was buried in a bag!
My kids' piano teacher's little dog finally died of old age, and she had him freeze-dried and stuffed. He's sitting on her bed. That's way too weird for me!
Cheryl Wyatt Says:
Linda, that's hilarious about the dog! LOL. I had to retype this post because I thought your name was Mocha for a moment. I knew someone once with that name. Glad you stopped by.
Angie, thank you!
Hugs,
Cheryl
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Congrats to Sherry!
Sherry at 7:56 p.m. is the winner of the much-underlined Bible, so Sherry, if you'll send me your mailing address, I'll drop it in the mail to you. I don't know how many margin notes you'll find, but I hope you find some interesting! :-)
I spent most of New Year's Day cleaning out my garage and doing an inventory of all the books stored there . . . long enough to remind me to remind you that you can buy books directly from my garage, you know. We even toss in a free book with every order! Look on my website under "shop/hard to find".
The Syfy Channel had a Twilight Zone marathon on New Year's Day . . . and I caught the end of one program called "The Old Man in the Cave." It was about a man who had told the town not to eat some boxes of food and drink because the food was contaminated and it would kill them. But then some outsiders came to town and began to urge the people to eat and drink, assuring them that there WAS no old man in the cave. Sure enough, the outsiders led the townspeople up the hill and they charged into the cave, only to find a computer there. So the people destroyed it, and went back to eating and drinking like gluttons.
Next scene: they were all dead, except for the prophet. Who reminded us viewers that faithlessness can kill people as surely as anything else.
Wow. Amazingly profound. I love the metaphor and how it pertains to God's instructions about right living.
~~Angie
By Angela on Saturday, January 02, 2010 @ 7:00 AM
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New Day! New Year! New Bible!
Happy 2010!
Every year I read the Bible through. :-) I started this practice a couple of years ago, and now it's become an important habit. To keep the Word fresh in my head, every year I open up a new Bible for my reading, so the pages are fresh and ready for notes, scrawling, etc.
If you'd like to join me this year, you can find a daily reading schedule here: click here.
And, just to make it interesting (and to make some space on my shelf), I'd like to send someone one of the Bibles I've used for daily reading in a previous year. You'll have my notes and scribblings in the margins, for what it's worth. :-)
So . . . I'm thinking of a number, and I've written it on my desk calendar. The nth person to leave a little "I'm in!" note will get the Bible (so be sure to check back here to see if you're the one). I'll announce the "winner" on Saturday. (U.S. residents only, please.)
P.S. If you came here from Facebook, be sure to leave your note HERE, and not on my FB page.
Thanks! And happy reading!
~~Angie
By Angela on Friday, January 01, 2010 @ 7:00 AM
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Mocha with Linda Says:
As much as I read, you would think reading the Bible through would be a piece of cake, but I always failed around the book of Numbers! LOL Now that I've done an O.T. study, it may be easier to get through.
And to have a special Bible for it would be great!
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I remember starting this last year and hoping to read all the way through and didn't make it. No excuses, just simply did not make it. Am starting afresh today with greater desire for it this time. Even though some chapters may not be in their original order (Ruth), I'm excited at the prospect of success this time. Clyde
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Thank you, Angela, for the link to the schedule! I did this every year before I got married. Now I can't find the schedule I used then and get negligent when I don't have that schedule to keep me on track. (I'm a list person.)
I'm in! I'd love to be inspired &/or challenged by your margin scribbles.
K Says:
Thanks for the opportunity to possibly gain your perspective about various Bible passages. I'm sure reading your notes will provide additional guidance, above that which we gain from reading His words, and that whomever wins will greatly appreciate learning from you....
Laura in Texas Says:
You know what I love about reading the OT all the way through? You get the big picture of how often God's people would turn away, and he'd let them go, and they'd repent, and EVERY SINGLE TIME he welcomes them back. It gives me such hope to see that the holy God of justice also is the God of endless mercy.
Peggy Blann Phifer Says:
I'm in, Angie! Hubby and I do this together every third year or so, but I'd love to receive your Bible with notes. It would be such a blessing.
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I'm in. And what a generous thing to do--share your Bible musings with us!
I joined you last year, too--though not at quite your vigorous pace. (I'm a bit older. HA!)
Hope you are all healed from your sore throat and that whatever awaits you and your family in this new year--it includes just the right amount of "hectic" for you. And plenty of new books for us. :-)
Happy New Year, Angie.
Mary Kay
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The Catholic Church goes the the entire Scriptures every 3 years through the Daily Readings...hence, Cycles A, B, and C. (a little trivia for the new year *smile*)
However, since I can't get to Mass every day, I really need to read on my own more than I have (confession is good for the soul!). So COUNT ME IN!! Hopefully this is one New Year's resolution that won't fall by the wayside.
Sherry Kyle Says:
Hi, Angie—
I'm in!
It would be so nice to have a Bible with notes throughout to help me keep my commitment to read through the Bible in a year. What a great idea.
Blessings,
Sherry
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What a great idea! Didn't one of the founding fathers read the Bible through each year then presented it to one of his many children? I'm in.
Blessings for the New Year
Martha
Atlanta, GA
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I'm in!
What a great idea! I have read through the bible many times. What a perfect way to bring in a new decade,a new year,happy 2010!
God's Blessings to you and your family!
Sherry Says:
I'm in! thanks Angie, for the Bible reading calendar. I needed this little nudge; it's been awhile since I read the Bible through. God bless!
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I'm in...I always seem to get 1/2 way and then fail.....hopefully this year will be different!
Marilyn/PA
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I would love to have one of your Bibles. You don't have to mail it, just bring it on the Heavenly Daze Cruise, this month.
Linda G
Angela Says:
If you click on the link in the article, it offers several options for reading through the Scriptures: historically, chronologically, OT/NT, etc. It's a great website . . . just print out the version you'd like to use. I'm going for chronological in 2010.
Angie
Kristen Says:
Thanks so much for writing good, Godly material. My husband and I just watched The Note. We were both touched by the "heart" of the message. I'm in. I would feel like I was reading through the Bible with God and you. God bless, Kristen
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Would just love to know which Bible you use?
Malvina
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I know I'm to late but what a wonderful idea to give your Bible to someone that would love to have it. I would be thrilled to have one of your Bibles. I am a friend of your Mothers and would love to read a Bible from her precious daughter. I'm in.
God bless you for doing this. Carolyn Bradley
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I know I'm to late but what a wonderful idea to give your Bible to someone that would love to have it. I would be thrilled to have one of your Bibles. I am a friend of your Mothers and would love to read a Bible from her precious daughter. I'm in.
God bless you for doing this. Carolyn Bradley
Says:
I know I'm to late but what a wonderful idea to give your Bible to someone that would love to have it. I would be thrilled to have one of your Bibles. I am a friend of your Mothers and would love to read a Bible from her precious daughter. I'm in.
God bless you for doing this. Carolyn Bradley
Brenda A Says:
Hope I'm not too late to be in...it would be wonderful to have to read and also have your notes and thoughts.
Caitriona aka Catherine Says:
Here is hoping that I am better late than never. I am in!
Currently re-reading The Novelist.
Catherine
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That's neat!
Hi Angie...is it just me, or is it normal to cry when we see pictures like this? I feel homesick for Heaven.
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