Susan Kane is the winner of  Beth Sorenson’s book please send me your info: doreenb8@verizon.net and Congratulations!!

Fall has officially arrived in the Philadelphia area.  I took this photo yesterday in front of a beautiful old church in Marcus Hook that sits between 2 large refineries that are closing.  I do not even want to imagine what that will do to that town and the area surrounding.  Possibly 1,000’s could find themselves out of work. Why would we close American refineries?

I must thank Beth Sorenson for the great guest post; Netta and Mary for the great features and you for reading them…

So I’ve been a bit serious lately and I want to try to loosen up just a bit.  I am happy to be joining my favorite host Mrs. 4444’s over at Friday Fragments and you should join me http://www.halfpastkissintime.com

Heather over at Mommy Only has 2 hands has a brilliant idea that fits right in with my “Big Contest” check it out up under the tab and check out one serious Blog Hop here http://www.mommyonlyhas2hands.org

And of course another favorite of mine is the “Crazed Fans Weekend” over at the Blog Entourage.  Seriously check this one out especially if you have a food or a writing blog.  So much there to see.  http://theblogentourage.blogspot.com

I am also participating in “The Pay it Forward Blogfest”  I love the name http://theqqqe.blogspot.com

I am going to try my best to visit everyone this week.  I say week because I can never read so many wonderful posts in a weekend.

Has anyone noticed all of the inspirational photo’s and quotes on facebook lately?  Are you enjoying them or do they get on your nerves?  I kind of like them.

I have still not made it 7 full days without thinking, saying or doing one unkind thing.  I have been trying for 3 months.  The saying and doing are going okay it is the thinking that is hard.  I have made it 5 ½ days so I am not giving up.

I finally got miss Adriana to smile for me…by tickling her feet…miss serious has a tickle spot…

I have enjoyed visiting all of your blogs and deciding where I will advertise “BRISTOL bOYZ STOMP.”  This is such a bittersweet yet exciting time.  If you have ordered the book I thank you so very much.  If you would like a chance to win a copy visit here http://nettantjsreviewspot.blogspot.com  You can also visit Bookhounds for a chance to win.

Congratulations to Michael Humphrey; you are “The Big Contest” winner this week.  You ‘got’ the super easy clues…send me your info and I will send you a prize. Doreenb8@verizon.net

I have to tell you it is a bit un-nerving having people read about the worst slice of your life but I am grateful for the kind comments and the very kind reviewsJ  Less than a month now before the official release….

I am off to a family wedding; you all have a blessed weekend and thank you for reading and supporting “They say everyone has a Story.”

My favorite quote this week is:  “Nothing can stop the person with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.” ~~~Thomas Jefferson [wow a twist in there, did you catch that?]

I did another post for Women on the Verge.  The prompt the month was tough.  I am working on 2 more.  If you are not a member of this so supportive group of women you should give it a try.  It is not just for writers.  So if you like read my post on sex here http://www.womenontheverge.net  Look under ‘all posts.’

Doreen