"In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me lay an invincible summer" - Albert Camus

Saturday, August 31, 2013

NOTRE DAME WIN!!





Notre Dame wins against Temple in the season opener 28-6!


GO IRISH!!


Harriet Beamer Strikes Gold






Harriet Beamer is always up for an adventure, her and her hound Humphrey, but since she has moved in wither her son & daughter in law her adventures seem dim. She doesn't even have room for her beloved salt and pepper shaker collection. She's lonely and misses home. Her friend Martha, however, is coming to visit so maybe things will get better. While Harriet is waiting on Martha's visit, she meets Lily, a dark teenager who tells her a story of how her mom died & her dad is depressed because he has no work. He wants to lease a Gold Mine but doesn't have the money. That strikes Harriet's attention, her mind has been on Gold lately. It's an offer she can't refuse. But is this a scheme or for real...?

You'll just have to read the book to find out!

This book is an awesome read. Harriet is a witty, funny Grandma who has a hound who loves doughnuts & she wears converse sneakers. She's hilarious. I'm so glad I got this book. I would recommend it to anyone!!

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Burning Sky




Willa Obenchain was taken by the Mohawk indians when she was a child. She lived with them for over a decade but after losing her children & husband decided to return to the land her birth parents owned.  On her way there she finds Neil Macgregor, who is badly injured, and takes him with her to the cabin on here parents land.  She returns to find her parents are gone and the land is up for auction.  Through Willa's journey she fights strong feelings for Neil and fights to have the land her parents owned back..

This book is amazing. It's hard to put down. I would recommend it to anyone who loves book about the Indians..

*I recieved this book free from Waterbrook for my review.*

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

BOOK GIVEAWAY!!

I recently read the book: Wrestling the Devil by Lex Luger, & thanks to Tyndale Publishers I can giveaway a free copy! YAY! So here are the details: if you can answer my question correctly I will give you the certificate to get the free copy!




Here's the question: In what year was Lex Luger born?

If you have the answer email me : dingofan2@gmail.com

& if you have the answer correct I will email you back with further details.

The first one with the correct answer gets the book. Giveaway ends October 15th.

Good Luck!!

Wrestling the Devil By Lex Luger








The cover of the Book.

After years of hard work, Lex Luger had it all. Fans screaming for him & money rolling in. He was the "All-American". Outside the ring, Lex's life was falling apart bit by bit. He was having a secret affair & a serious drug addiction. His world fell apart when fellow wrestling star who was also his mistress died from a drug overdoes in Lex's apartment. But then the best thing that could have happened to Lex did. He met a pastor who would not give up on him. Slowly but surely Lex found his way to God and was saved. After being saved Lex was in a tragic accident. His newly found faith helped him to power through & be a inspiration to others. His honest memoir, retells his struggles & demons, and how through new found faith he is stronger than ever!

This story touched me as I was just saved 5 months ago. Lex fought some incredible demons & still found his way to God. It makes me even more glad that I found my way to God as well.



See the trailer for the book HERE:





Lex Luger today.





I Will be giving away a copy of this book. Come back to my blog for more details



*I recieved a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for review for Tyndale Publishers*
 


Friday, August 9, 2013

Man Posts Pictures of His Dead Wife on Facebook

Derek Medina & his wife had gotten into an argument Thursday morning, which escalated into a tragic scene. Derek shot his wife, Jennifer Alfonso, & then decided to take pictures of his dead wife & post them on Facebook & saying goodbye to his Facebook friends...


"Im going to prison or death sentence for killing my wife love you guys, miss you guys takecare Facebook people you will see me in the news,”   This was posted under the picture of his wife, Laying on the floor dead...






Here are some news articles with videos...

News.com.au
LA Times

May Mr. Medina have fun explaining this to his 10 year old daughter, who was home at the time of the murder...

Two Headed Blue Shark Found...

I thought this article was fascinating.. I had never seen a picture of an actual two headed shark until now...
 
 
To read the article go Here

The Simple Woman's Daybook


 
 








~For Today ~


Outside my window: Bright & Shiny!

I am thinking: How tomorrow friends are coming over..

I am thankful : For God & Friends & Family!


From the learning rooms: It's Free Friday..



In the kitchen:Chicken Sandwiches and Frys for dinner...



I am wearing:a blue shirt, white shorts, & flip flops

I am creating: this blog.


I am going:  go home, eat dinner, & maybe get through the episode of Two and a Half Men I keep falling asleep on...

I am wondering:   What the weather will be like tomorrow...

I am reading:

Burning Sky by Lori Benton






I am hoping: for good health for all my family & friends.

I am looking: forward to tomorrow & sunday.

I am hearing: The music on the Candy Crush Saga game

Around the house:  Don't know.. not home..

I am pondering: umm.. nothing I guess

One of my favorite things: is SpongeBob Squarepants


A few plans for the rest of the week: Friends visiting tomorrow, Church on Sunday, Meeting next Wednesday...

Here is picture for thought I am sharing ...
 
It's a rare Albino Orca.

Share Your Fav Pic

Heres My pic for today:

Fraggle Rock
 
I mean come on, who doesn't love Fraggle Rock?

The World According to Mister Rogers

"Discovering the truth about ourselves is a lifetime's work, but it's worth the effort"
                                                                                     - Fred Rogers



"Some days, doing "the best we can" may still fall short of what we would like to be able to do, but life isn't perfect - on any front - and doing what we can with what we have is the most we should expect of ourselves or anyone else."
                                                                - Fred Rogers

Sunday, August 4, 2013

Share your Fav Pic

Here's my Fav Pic for Today:
Jellyfishing. It's about to get serious.
 
Even Spongebob has the Awesome nerdy Glasses.

Simple Woman's Daybook


 
 







~For Today ~


Outside my window: Bright & Shiny!

I am thinking: how busy tuesday is going to be.


I am thankful : For God & Friends & Family!


From the learning rooms: Nothing, It's Sunday.
In the kitchen: I will be making Goolaush later.



I am wearing: A pink tank top & white shorts


I am creating: this blog.




I am going: to read later & maybe watch My Two and a Half Men DVD Collection...

I am wondering:   when my friend Jesse is visting...


I am reading:

Burning Sky by Lori Benton






I am hoping: for good health for all my family & friends.

I am looking: forward to Tuesday.

I am hearing: The Sprint Cup race on T.V.

Around the house: Everyone's doing their own thing

I am pondering: umm.. nothingI guess


One of my favorite things: is Christian Music


A few plans for the rest of the week: VBS Tuesday, maybe friends visting Wednesday, Library Friday & Church again Sunday.


Here is picture for thought I am sharing ...
 

Saturday, August 3, 2013

Simple Woman's Daybook








~For Today ~


Outside my window: Slightly overcast outside

I am thinking: how I want to watch the Jesus movie, I don't know why I just do...


I am thankful : For God & Friends & Family!

From the learning rooms: Nothing, It's Saturday!
In the kitchen: I don't have any idea...


 
I am wearing: A purdue Shirt & yoga pants...

 
I am creating: this blog.



I am going: to read my lessong for Sunday School later.

I am wondering:   why it seems we had such a short summer.


I am reading:

Burning Sky by Lori Benton
 


 

 

I am hoping: for good health for all my family & friends.

I am looking: forward to tomorrow.

I am hearing: The Truck race on T.V.

Around the house:  Everyone's doing their own thing

I am pondering: God's purpose for me


One of my favorite things: is Christian Music


A few plans for the rest of the week: Church tomorrow, VBS Tuesday (it's the last one) :(


Here is picture for thought I am sharing ...


 

Share your Fav Pic

I decided to start a new thing called Share your Favorite Pic. I will post a pic of mine & in your comments you can link up yours! Heres mine for today:
 
 
 
Jeremy Sisto as Jesus

Ohio kidnapper to Spend Life in Prison +

Ariel Castro has been sentenced to life in prison + 1,000 years. For those of you who don't know who he is, he is the man who kidnapped three women & held them captive for 10 years. All the while he was torturing them, mentally, physically, & sexually. He will be isolated for his own safety.

Castro was reported to have asked for visitation of his 6 year old daughter, who he fathered with Amanda Berry (one of his victims), but was told to stay away from her..

Michelle Knight, another of Castro's victims, Has reportedly said His hell is just beginning.