Wednesday, February 22, 2012

My Book

Dear Family and Friends,

After much anticipation, my short story book is published and ready for distribution. My hope is that you will consider purchasing a copy. 

If you read the book, and like it… please recommend it to a friend. 

The link below will take you directly to more information on my book and purchasing options. In about a week the book will also be available on Amazon.com. Thank you for your time, and thank you in advance to those who buy a copy.

Love + Laughter = Life, 
Jenay





  
Together
Authored by Jenay Blackwell
List Price: $4.95
6" x 9" (15.24 x 22.86 cm) 
Black & White on White paper
38 pages
ISBN-13: 978-1469974064 (CreateSpace-Assigned)
ISBN-10: 1469974061
BISAC: Fiction / Short Stories 
For Nick and Gina, the idea of escaping and spending quality time together was years in the making. While experiencing new adventures with each other, they attempt to disregard a mystery that won't be ignored.
CreateSpace eStore: https://www.createspace.com/3781407

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Low Carb Diet

I got on the protein diet and quit because I didn't drop much


weight, then I got off it and gained 15 pounds - now I got to


go back on it to get rid of the weight I gained because I 


started it in the first place.... Such is life;)

Friday, February 3, 2012

A thought....

Looking back a year ago, a month ago, or even a week ago...


I am embarrassed at how I've behaved, the things I've said, 


the temper I've displayed...


I only ask that you be patient with me, God's not finished 

with me yet.





Tuesday, January 24, 2012

The Magic Sweater


     Once there was this lady who was hurting really bad over the loss of a baby to be. She cried and worried she would never have a baby, 'til one day months later, her wonderful uncle and his beautiful wife gave her a teeny tiny puppy to love and take care of.
     The puppy was special to the lady and she began to stop hurting over the baby that wasn't to be. In fact, taking care of the puppy was such a change for her that she wasn't sure if she wanted to have a baby at all.
     Soon the little puppy became more curious and daring. He started to be a bad boy and ripped up her precious pink rug in her bedroom. He also would sneak into the bathroom and shred the toilet paper not to mention when she wanted to go to bed, he would not let her. She had her hands full when she remembered something.
     The lady had bought a grey sweater for the puppy because it was very cold outside. She usually only put it on him before they went for a walk, but on this day she decided to put it on him to see if the sweater would settle him down.
     Sure enough, the sweater calmed him down and he was sleeping within a minute of wearing it. After a couple months of dealing with a cute, silly, hyper, crazy puppy she realized she had the cure.... a magic sweater.... that has worked ever since.



True Story

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Cassette Tapes

Hunting season for me, is officially over and now it's time to change gears. I got Christmas decorations out of the shed and decorated a little.

While I was in the shed, I decided to throw away hundreds of cassette tapes I have been holding on too for over 20 years. I am not sure why I was keeping them, nostalgia mostly.

Dean thinks I'm a hoarder and I think a crate of cassette tapes may support his argument.... but not anymore.

It kinda hurt a little. I am still contemplating going through the trash to pick out a few favorites. My truck (which I rarely drive) has a cassette player. My Jeep has a cassette player too, but I usually by pass it and plug in my MP3 player.

It seems I may be able to rationalize a little dumpster diving tomorrow..... we'll see how strong I am.

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Saturday, November 12, 2011

Hunting Season

It's amazing how much time and money is consumed with hunting, but I am having a great time hunting with my pops..... Dylan..... Steve and my husband when he is home...

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Grandmas

Last summer, my mom worked on a special version of Que Sera and taught it to my sister’s kids, Hailey and Trevan.

THEIR SONG 
(may not be 100% accurate):

When I was just a little girl/boy
I asked my grandma what will I be
Will I be pretty/handsome will I be rich 
Here’s what she said to me
Que Sera Sera 
What ever will be will be
There’s one thing for sure
You’ll be special to me

When my sister’s mother-in-Law (the kid’s other grandma) was sick and in the hospital, Hailey and Trevan sang that same song to her. My sister recorded the singing as Trevan did his best to speed through the song while Hailey finished at a slower pace.

In the video, you can see how happy and grateful Ellen was to hear her two only grand children sing such a sweet custom song to her.

I don’t know if she knew my mom had taught them the song, I know she wouldn’t have cared either way, but I can bet that when my mom was teaching the kids the song she did not know what a true blessing that very song would bring to Ellen.

My mom loved Ellen very much and was happy to share her special song with the other grandma who’s days were numbered and every precious moment mattered more than we will ever know.



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