Archive for September, 2010
Monday, September 27th, 2010
I have to say this guy tops my list of the best looking soccer ball players, even if he is the worst goalie. That’s right, he gives up the ball to the other team and has a meltdown but much to my joy he takes off his shirt and runs across the field. Streaking will make me forget bad goalkeeping any day!
Check out his earlier shennanigans. Even in his moment of disbeleif, he is still a hottie.
http://www.redroom.com/blog/gabriella-hewitt/most-ridiculous-goal-ever… Read More »
Tagged: dumb moves, goalkeeper, hottie, Manic Monday
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Friday, September 24th, 2010
This Friday’s recipe is courtesy of Maiysha Clairborne. You can find more her delicious and nutritious recipes at drlifespeaks.com
I have been craving butternut squash for awhile now, but I hesitated making it b/c squash has always been do difficult for me to prepare. So, I decided to face my fears head on and what emerged is a wonderful tasting masterpiece, and it falls within my 30 minute or less requirement! See if you can replicate it!
Ingredients
1 (2 to 3 pound) butternut squash, peeled and seeded
2 tablespoons ghee or olive oil spread
1 tsp cinnamon
3 cups … Read More »
Tagged: author, food, healthy, Recipes
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Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010
Hi!
Not making money from your writing? Read “Why Every Writer Needs A Budget,” an article I wrote for the Ninja Writer blog, to learn:
* strategic choices that will get you closer to landing a book deal
* why you must invest in your writing despite the economy
* how to get money even if you’re flat broke
To read the article, click on:
http://ninja-writer.blogspot.com/2010/09/every-writer-needs-budget-guest-post-by.html
You are welcome to post your comments below the article; I’d love to hear what you think. Many thanks in advance!
Marcela Landres
Author of the e-book “How Editors Think: The Real Reason They … Read More »
Tagged: Marcela Landres, money, writing advice
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Tuesday, September 21st, 2010
I found this gem written by a wonderful author of Urban fantasy. Check her short story on WilyWriter. I promise you will not be dissapointed.
Valentine by Loren Rhoads
http://www.wilywriters.com/blog/?p=1691
Blurb:
Desperate to rescue her teacher from death, Alondra DeCourval travels to Oslo. Unfortunately, stealing an immortal heart is harder that she expects. [29min]… Read More »
Tagged: Free read, urban fantasy
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Friday, September 17th, 2010
Hey everyone, here is a new sweet recipe that’s perfect for beating what is left of the summer heat. It is also a sweet way to bring in the fall.
Recipe: Helado de Mango (Mango Sherbert)
Time: 25 min 20 min prep
1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 dash salt
2 mangoes, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup light cream
1/4 cup lemon juice, fresh
2 egg whites
1/4 cup sugar
1.Combine water, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt in saucepan. Cook 5 minutes, and cool.
2. Combine mangoes and cream in blender container. Blend til smooth. (Or, mash mangoes with … Read More »
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Tuesday, September 14th, 2010
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Wednesday, September 8th, 2010
A friend gave sent this to me in an email. This is beautiful. Hope you enjoy it too.
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A young wife sat on a sofa on a hot humid day,
drinking iced tea and visiting with her Mother. As
they talked about life, about marriage, about the
responsibilities of life and the obligations of
adulthood, the mother clinked the ice cubes in her
glass thoughtfully and turned a clear, sober glance
upon her daughter.
‘Don’t forget your Sisters,’ she advised, swirling
the tea leaves to the bottom of her glass. ‘They’ll
be more important as you get older. No … Read More »
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