Two bits of news--neither of which has anything to do with me. (That will likely make this the most popular post ever on this blog.)
First, I am now friends with a published author. Well, a very soon to be published author. Kristie of North of 49 has written a book titled, "Ting Ting". It can be ordered here and will be available on Amazon. Completely without Kristie's permission, I'd like to share a paragraph from the publisher's webpage:
"Eight-year-old Ting misses her parents, but her comfortable life in China hasn’t changed too much since they both went away to Canada. She’s living with loving relatives who care for her like their own child (even though her cousin is so annoying!). She goes to the same school with the same classes, including boring history and loads of homework. She has the same friends and the same favourites: hawthorn-berry candy and sticky taffy, outings to the park, visits with her grandfather in the country. If only she could be with her parents, life would be perfect!"
Having spent part of my childhood living away from my parents, I can partially identify with Ting. That aside, it's a good story. I think anyone will be able to enjoy it. Yay Kristie!!!
Other news, hmmm, turns out there's more than just two items.
Amy from Junghwa by Amy Stewart has re-launched her jewelry website. It may be too late for the 25% relaunch discount, but you can still qualify for 20% off.
Rooth of A MIUSMIE fame is periodically doing book reviews for The Bibliophile's Adventures Club. You should check them out.
Lisa of expandng has written a piece for...hmm...is it called Next time, Twins??? No, no, it's a site called Red Tricycle. :)
As for me, I'm hoping for a long weekend with no appliance problems, no plumbing problems and no fires. I hope I'm not aiming too high!
If you're in the US, have a great Labor Day weekend....heck, have a great weekend everyone!!!
Oh wow, congrats Kristie! And Rick, you are such a wonderful friend for supporting all of us through all our endeavours. I hope you have a wonderful Labor Day weekend
ReplyDeleteFriends have to stick together! I hope you have a wonderful holiday too. You've been an awesome friend.
DeleteHehehe... You do shout outs for your blogger friends? In instagram language, this is a form of shout outs and lovely of you to do it on your own accord just coz they are your blogger friends.
ReplyDeleteIs it Labor Day over there? Happy Labor Day! Do you get a week day off too since it falls on the weekend or is Labor Day always on the weekend?
Thank you, Jo! But it's just a small thing to do.
DeleteIt is Labor Day here--which is always the first Monday in September. So we end the summer with a nice, 3-day holiday weekend.
Thanks for the shout out, Rick! It was very nice of you to mention my upcoming book. :-)
ReplyDeleteI hope your Labour Day weekend is going well, and that all of your appliances are functioning.
Thank you--except for a car window getting stuck open (the motor stopped working), so far so good this weekend. We found a great new restaurant. It's a little pricey, but the food is terrific. It's not too close or too far away, if that makes sense.
DeleteThis post is getting a good number of views (despite the low number of comments), so I'm hoping that means a decent number are clicking on the link.
Hilarity that this might be your most popular blog ever. Not true!
ReplyDeleteTks for the mention and link. And no, please no twins next time. If there even is a next time!
Congrats to all the successes of your blog bluddies!
I should have listed Rooth, Lisa and Kristie in the post title...that would have really increased my virtual traffic. :)
Deletehey rick ! I am checking them out right now. sweet of you to plug them.
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a great holiday! Hope there were no incidents with your home :)
Hope to read more wonderful stories from you.
Thanks Abby! I hope you had a great holiday too (actually, I already read that you did :). I only had one repair to make this weekend.
DeleteYou've got some pretty fabulous blogger friends! Hope you had a wonderful labor day weekend!
ReplyDeletexo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
I certainly do (pointing at you)!!! :)
DeleteHope you had a great long weekend, Rick! Any fires, appliance or plumbing problems? I hope not! :P Congratulations to Kristie! That's so awesome!
ReplyDeleteIt was a good weekend, thank you! I only had to fix a car window that got stuck open. :)
DeleteYou set an amazing example for bloggers (and anyone) considering a leap of faith to accomplish something extraordinary.
Riiiiick! Thank you very much for sharing the love. Much appreciated. Always appreciated.
ReplyDeleteI hope you ended up having a great weekend! We spent ours with friends and home improvement projects (not together... haha).
I hope this weekend is fantastically wonderful for you and the fam!
Amy
Not doing projects together is very smart--it's the only way to go here! It was a good holiday weekend, thank you....hoping you have a great weekend too!
DeleteI just saw your comment and my mind was blown!
ReplyDeleteSee you on IG!!
lol, it is the last place anyone would expect to find Mr. No Pictures!!!
DeleteWow congrats to blogger friend Kristie! :)
ReplyDeleteI love this blogger friend update post. :)
It's clear I have talented blog friends! :)
Deleteno plumbing problems and no fires sound like a good day to me! haha
ReplyDeletelol, I'll never take those days for granted ever again!
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