It's great to be me!

This lovely little MeMe comes from my dear friend, Jan. She makes a great point about how she uses her "great to be me" positive attitude to combat some of the negative stuff that happens. Which is a good reminder for me, because I tend to focus on the negative.

Sooo... Fifteen reasons why it's GREAT to be me. (And no, that was NOT sarcasm)

1. It's great to be me because dinner's already in the oven.
2. It's great to be me because I've got two beautiful little girls.
3. It's great to be me because I have a supportive husband.
4. It's great to be me because I'm getting on track.
5. It's great to be me because I have a lovely home.
6. It's great to be me because I have The Dog.
7. It's great to be me because I have good friends.
8. It's great to be me because we're all reasonably healthy.
9. It's great to be me because I went to Panera today.
10. It's great to be me because my house is mostly clean.
11. It's great to be me because I have a job (and income!)
12. It's great to be me because I live in SUNNY Colorado.
13. It's great to be me because I live in the USA!
14. It's great to be me because my daughter just asked me to read her a book.
15. It's great to be me because I am a child of God.

So why's it great to be you? Share your blessings, and because I'm getting back on track, it's FREE BOOK MONDAY!! Tell me why it's great to be you, and you'll be entered to win a copy of Missionary Daddy by Linda Goodnight.

Free Book Monday: The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr.

Wahooo!!! Free book Monday!!

Today's been a rough day for me. Long story. Now that I've told it about a hundred times, it doesn't seem so bad. However, what got me through were some good friends who listened and didn't say, "you are such a pyscho!" Or worse, "aww, PMS again?" Nope, they just loved on me. And I truly appreciate it.

Anyway, as I pondered which book to give away, I decided on this gem: The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr. For me, writing books are old friends. Particularly old writing books. As a history nut, I find it fascinating to read books from another time period. The cool thing about this book, though, is that much of its contents are still applicable today.

So check it out! Post a comment here this week and I'll draw a winner this weekend.

Free Book Monday: Reunited: Marriage in a Million by Liz Fielding

Funny story about this one...
Liz Fielding is one of my favorite authors (and a wonderful woman. I just love her! I wish she'd come stateside more often). So, of course, if I see her books, I buy them. I typically try to buy them as they come out, but sometimes I miss one.

So there I was, looking in a thrift store for something totally unrelated (I needed a mason jar, ONE mason jar, not the twelve pack you see in stores), and of course, you know me, I can't pass by the book section without stopping to take a peek. Well, since I *do* buy by author, and I couldn't risk missing out on one of her books, I bought it. Fortunately for you guys, I already have it. And if I'm really honest, I'll admit that I was pretty sure I had it when I bought it, because the story sounded familiar. Having re-read it, I can assure you that I love this book.

My shaky memory is your gain. Post a comment this week about things you look for when browsing for books and what makes you buy one. Winner will be drawn this weekend.

Free Book Monday: Leather and Lace by DiAnn Mills

I figured I'd better post this one before I head out to class, because I think I have a date with Starbucks or Denny's tonight.

Anyway, this week's free book is Leather and Lace by DiAnn Mills. It's signed, even, so you get a double bonus.

I have a couple of good rants cooking, but honestly, I don't have the time or the energy to get into them. Maybe tomorrow or later tonight. It's only Monday and I'm already exhausted. Hopefully, I'll make it out alive. Tonight, I teach my regular class, tomorrow night I teach a writer's group, plus I have to have posters made for our church carnival, Wednesday is Halloween, Thursday I teach again, and in between, I somehow was dumb enough to volunteer for the school book fair, going on all week. If I'm still breathing on Friday, it will be only by the grace of God.

So what fun do you have planned this week? Anything exciting?

Free Book Monday: The Practice of the Presence of God

I know, I'm slow in posting today. Today is the start of the Steeple Hill Harvest Festival, and it's got me running. Do stop by and join us. We've got fun games and lots of prizes.

But what you've all been waiting for... this week's free book!

I chose The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence, because it's a phenomenal, yet simple look on faith from a seventeenth century monk who was able to use simple every day activities to deepen his relationship with God.

For me, a busy crazy mom with a lot on her plate, it's a great reminder of using even the mundane tasks like washing dishes to honor God.

And because I took so long in getting this up and it's going to be a crazy week, you've got all week to enter. I'll draw the winner on Friday.