A Day To Remember

For those who did not return and for those who might not return, you are forever in our hearts and memories, and we are forever in your debt.

Char

Now That's What I'm Talking About!

We opened our pool this weekend:

A little cloudy, wee bit green, but it's looking good! And it's not that cold (54 degrees versus the more usual 46).

But I'm REALLY looking forward to THIS opening!

Yep, that's our pool bar.

Reservations now being accepted.

Char

Head Banging Music

Only this is the music I'm hearing....

My head actually banging the desk. Because I'm arranging a blog tour for Sirenz Back In Fashion (it releases June 8, but you may get it sooner, depending on if you pre-order or show up at the right event), working on numerous presentations for the Society of Children's Book Writer and Illustrators conferences, trying to see which book launches for my fellow authors I can make, doing signings, trying to work on not one, or two, but THREE books (I cut out the fourth), and do all the mommy-wifey-community stuff I've got going on. That's why my blog is two days late.

Someone send in the Marines. Please.

Char

Well, Duh, That's Obvious--Or Did You Forget?

I was at a book signing in the Neshaminy Mall Barnes & Noble (whoa, HUGE mall!) with fellow Kidlit Authors Club members Alissa Grosso, Elisa Ludwig, Artie Bennett and Cynthia Chapman Willis. After stocking up on a Starbuck's Chai Latte Venti (it's over an hour's ride, I needed to be fortified at 8:30 p.m.), I said goodbye and popped into my car.

It was pretty dark. I'm so busy paying attention to the GPS and (sorry) frenzied PA drivers on the Turnpike, I didn't see the little notice stuck under my windshield wipers. I turned the radio off to better  hear the GPS, and heard something flapping--and that's when I saw this:

A card from the local police and security at the Mall. One was stuck probably in every car. On the back says are a list of safety tips. While you may say, "Duh, obvious," how many times do we dash into a store and leave stuff on the seats or the GPS in the window? (Um, guilty) Have you ever forgotten to lock your car? (Um, guilty) By reminding us to be personally vigilant, we save ourselves from being victims, and cut down on crime. Kudos to Neshaminy Mall security and the Bensalem police for this gentle but timely (Warm weather, everyone's out more) and important reminder. It may seem no big deal, but if you've ever been a victim of crime (Um, me), you realize how much we take our safety for granted. (And yes, I waited until I was safely home to pull it off my windshield, rather than get out of my car on a busy turnpike or a dark road. Points for me.)

So lock your car, hide your valuables and take your keys. And let's stay safe out there....

Char