Tuesday, February 11, 2014

An Anniversary, More Laptop Problems, Free Books, & More


Today is a wedding anniversary for The Ronald & me: 31 Years! I don't know how this can be possible since I'm only 35 years old! J

Seriously, where have the years gone?? Sure, we've had our ups and downs over the years, but managed to always work things out, and keep loving each other. A story I wrote about our marriage is in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Love Stories (2007)

(I think he has something planned because last night he said, "We can exchange our anniversary cards later this week, ok?" And I replied, "Sure!" Good idea since I hadn't gotten anything for him yet...either!)

Notice the jagged edge on the left bottom? Our big, ol' puppy at that time, Rocky, decided a few of our wedding pictures were quite tasty. That little bit of information is included in a story I wrote for NYMB...On Dogs (2012)

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My son, Scott, worked on my laptop for a couple of hours last night, figured out what the problem was, and fixed it...

(image from Google)
 
BUT the never-ending-saga of my computer problems continues....Late last night I began having problems sending and receiving e-mails. So, if you are expecting an e-mail from me, please don't fret. I'll get this straightened out as soon as possible.

I'd finally realized, too, I was getting down in the dumps, not because of the frigid temperatures, but because I couldn't use my laptop properly! Yes, it's a large part of my life!


No wonder I feel like this!
And I pretty much look like it, too!

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* To those who are interested in winning a print copy of my memoir, either click on these words: GOODREADS GIVEWAY 

Or, go to the gadget on the right column and click on just these 2 words: giveaway details right above the Enter to win box.

I'm giving away FOUR print copies, so stop on over there! *

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** Welcome to my two newest followers, B.A. Wilson & Carrie at Cottage CozyI hope you both will stop by often and always enjoy what you read and see! Thank you so much! **
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I have so much more to post, but won't do anymore here. I don't want information to get lost due to TMI. I'll just say some topics include: Melissa Goodwin, Jack Zerr, Shirley Showalter, Women's Memoirs, Under the Tiki Hut, Karen Lange, Juanita Nobles, & more!
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And now a few humorous quotes.....

"Helpdesk: There is an icon on your computer labeled "My Computer". Double click on it.
User: What's your computer doing on mine?"

 

"See daddy ? All the keys are in alphabetical order now."

"I realized I was officially a professional writer when all my plans began with "drink coffee" and ended with "take a nap." -- Cassandra Duffy

44 comments:

  1. Hi Becky! Happy Anniversary to you and your husband! Pretty picture of your hands, where's one of both f you? Hope your doggy did not end up eating it up! I'll have to read that story you wrote for Chicking Soop for the Soul, I'm sure it's a great read. I'm sorry you are having problemd with yourr computer, when that happens to me, I'm in a funk too! Lucky you to have your son nearby to work on your computer. Well, need to scoot, painter is here touching up things, I hear my name. We are putting our home on the market and moving to big city of Houston! We will be near all of our kids and we are thrilled!
    Take care, Becky~
    Nancy

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    1. Hi Nancy, I apologize to you and everyone else who left a comment, that I am so late in leaving replies! Thank you for the anniversary wishes. I'll have to post a photo of us soon. I think there may be one on a much older post. Luckily my laptop problems are gone now, too. Whew...that was very annoying! Congrats on moving closer to your kids! I know you will love it!

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  2. Happy Anniversary! And may you enjoy many, many more.
    I hear you about computer problems. Friday I headed for Best Buy and got myself a new one. Getting my old one cleaned up for hubby. I hate the one he uses, and I look like you each time he needs me to help him with it. I call his computer, "The Beast" because I hate it so much. Have a wonderful time with the Ronald and whatever he has planned for you...

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    1. Thank you, Gigi Ann! I love it that you said your face looks like that crazy one of me, when your husband wants your help with his computer! LOL. Glad you got a new one for yourself!

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  3. Your books sounds like a hoot and I went to Goodreads and entered to win. I do review books there and on Amazon, etc. and they picked me to be a Amazon Vine member, which is a great program. I hope your computer troubles are all in the past!

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    1. Hi Terra! I'm so glad you entered my giveaway on Goodreads! I've never heard of the Amazon Vine program. I'll look that up.

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  4. Happy anniversary! I'm glad to hear your computer's on the mend. (When the computer's sick, nobody feels good!)

    If you're interested, you can add a Goodreads widget for your giveaway right there in your sidebar. I don't remember exactly how I did it... a cut and past of the HTML, I remember that much... and then use the layout to put it where ya want it. Anyhow, it makes it easier for anyone who comes by your blog to enter the giveaway.

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    1. Hi Susan! Thanks for the anniversary wishes, and yes.....when my computer is sick, I AM SICK! :) And thank you for the Goodreads widget info. I did have it on the side for awhile, but it's at the very bottom now. You've been so helpful about so many marketing things, etc. !! Thank YOU!

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  5. Happy, happy anniversary. And many more of them. And yes, thirty five was a good year. I might stick there myself.

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    1. Thanks, EC! And yes.....♪ When I was 35...it was a very good year..♪
      Do you know that Frank Sinatra song? I love it! Thanks for the anniversary wishes!

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  6. We wondered where you were. Glad you came back so we can wish you a Happy Anniveresary!

    xoxoxox

    Sheila

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    1. Oh, thank you, Ms Magpie! That's so sweet of you!

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  7. Happy Anniversary to you and your sweet hubby! (I'm married to a Ron, too!) I entered for a chance to win your book! Wish me luck! Sweet hugs my friend!

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    1. Hi Diane! Thanks much and I didn't know your hubby was also a Ron! Glad you entered the giveaway, too!

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  8. Hi Becky...Warm congratulations to you and Ronald on your anniversary. Wonderful! Hope you celebrate it to the max.

    Is going through Facebook the only way to get entered in the book giveaway?

    Hope your computer problems abate soon.

    Take care and stay warm and cozy. Susan

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    1. Thank you, Susan! (and we already corresponded back and forth about the giveaway)....just lettin' the other readers know I'm not ignoring Susan!

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  9. Hope you enjoy your anniversary. Have a great time whatever you do. Maybe you will even see sun as a gift!

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  10. Happy Anniversary Becky!! 31 Year is quite an accomplish.

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  11. I really do love that photo -- it's awfully cute! And I send you many congratulations on your anniversary! Now, let's see what we can do about those computer problems, my friend!

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    1. Hi Jeanie, thanks! Glad you love that goofy photo! :)
      And thank you for the anniversary wishes and computer wishes! :)

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  12. "See Daddy? All the keys are in alphabetical order now"

    Oh dear. Sounds like something my daughter would have done, so glad I didn't have a computer back then, or even a typewriter.

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    1. Hi River, thanks for stopping and commenting! That line is hilarious, isn't it?? Glad you didn't have a computer or typewriter then, too!

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  13. Happy anniversary Becky and Ron. Oh I know how terrible it is not to have a computer. We get attached, and the key pad on an I phone just isn't a good substitute. Hope you get it fixed soon.

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    1. Thanks for the anniversary wishes, Linda! And yeah, tiny keys on my cell phone don't work too well.

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  14. A big warm happy anniversary to you. 31 years is great and we hope you have many more. Hope your emails get sorted out. Have a wonderful Wednesday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  15. Belated anniversary congratulations. Hope it was a great day for you both.
    Do hope the email problem is resolved very soon.

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    1. Hi Mimsie! Thanks for the congrats and well wishes!

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  16. Happy Anniversary!

    I've been having email issues too. Not sure it's a laptop problem.

    Now I am off to goodreads!

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    1. Thanks, Elizabeth! Have your e-mail issues been resolved? I sure hope so.

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  17. I can relate to your laptop problems.
    Love that last quote. I'm a writer too.

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    1. Hi Myrna! Thanks....and yes, I'm that writer too.....drink coffee and take a nap! :)

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  18. Aww, Happy Anniversary, Becky! 31 years - how wonderful. I hope you both enjoyed your day. :)

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    1. Thank you, Julie! I know....31 years! That's a reeeealllllly long time! :)

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  19. Happy Anniversary! I don't think you met him on match.com 31 years ago, so I suppose computers don't completely control our lives. All the best!

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    1. Thank you, JJ! And nope, there was no match dot com all those years ago!

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  20. Happy anniversary. I'd be bummed without my computer, too. I'll have to check out Goodreads.

    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com/2014/02/dogwood-loves-dogs.html

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    1. Hey Joyce! Thanks for stopping by! I haven't seen you in a while. I probably haven't been by your blog for a while, either. I'll get right on over there!

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  21. Happpppppy anniversary, you two! Great photo, and I loved the pup's contribution. Stuff like that just screams 'Real!" ....vs. some Hollywood staging, ya know? Stuff of real life and lots of laughter.

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    1. Hi dear Myra! Great to see your smiling face here! Thank you for the well wishes and yep...lots of smiles and laughter in our lives!

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  22. Hope you and Ron had a wonderful anniversary celebration. Congratulations!

    Pat
    Critter Alley

    P.S Glad to hear the laptop is up and running, too!

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    1. Hi Pat! Thank you for the congrats! and yes...sooo glad the laptop is back!

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