Monday, July 28, 2014

* RUNNING ON A TREADMILL THAT TRAVELS THE HIGHWAYS *

Help, I'm on a treadmill and I can't get off!
 
 
I've been busier than ever the past couple of weeks...all in a good way.

Wednesday evening was the library event.

Then Friday night was Field of Dreams, which was an amazing evening! (Outdoors at beautiful Forest Park in St. Louis! I'll definitely blog more about that at a later date.)

Saturday morning, The Ronald and I drove to a friends' house at Lake of the Ozarks for a weekend getaway. (One of our sons came over and doggy-sat for us.) I had the best little vacation: floated in a swimming pool for hours, got a bit of a tan, ate "just caught" fresh fish, sat on a deck just enjoying the lake with best friends. It was the first time...since I don't even remember...that I didn't worry about writing or marketing or paying bills, etc. Ahhh..... 

Oh I did actually come up with a few chapter titles for my sequel.One could even be a country song title!


Below are two pictures from a 2011 visit.

Taken from the deck (Sept 2011)


While riding on pontoon boat (Sept 2011)


Tomorrow (Tuesday) my niece and her husband are coming for a short visit. They began in Georgia and have made a couple of stops along the way already.

They're just here for one day and then on Wednesday, July 30th, I'm riding with them to my favorite town in Iowa! When they leave to drive farther north, I'll stay another day or two, and then come home. I'm not sure of my agenda yet. I may hitchhike, bicycle, drive, fly, or travel by train. (I suddenly feel like an old-time hobo!)


I'm not sure when I'll write another blog post because I still need to comment on other blogs, and reply to comments left on my blog, etc. etc.

 
Wishing everyone a beautiful, blissful week!



"Everybody walks past a thousand story ideas every day. The good writers are the ones who see five or six of them. Most people don't see any." - Orson Scott Card
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26 comments:

  1. BookieJuly 28, 2014 at 10:55 AM

    Sounds like you are having some good times!

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    1. BECKYAugust 5, 2014 at 2:16 PM

      Bookie, it really was such a fun and relaxing time! And much needed!

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  2. AnonymousJuly 28, 2014 at 11:34 AM

    Enjoy your wanderings.

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    1. BECKYAugust 5, 2014 at 2:17 PM

      Thank you, Delores! I really have been doing exactly that!

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  3. UnknownJuly 28, 2014 at 1:39 PM

    Busy, busy, busy. Have a nice time in Iowa. See you soon. Have a marvellous Monday.
    Best wishes Molly

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    1. BECKYAugust 5, 2014 at 2:18 PM

      Hi Molly, if you've come back here to read my replies to comments, you'll see that I'm going backwards. I started with the newest and went back! Thanks for the wishes for a nice time in Iowa! I had a great time!

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  4. Elephant's ChildJuly 28, 2014 at 3:31 PM

    Have a heap of fun. Always.

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  5. SusanJuly 28, 2014 at 4:40 PM

    Hi Becky...The getaway sounds fabulous. So glad you got to go. Susan

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    1. BECKYAugust 5, 2014 at 2:22 PM

      Hi Susan! Thank you. It really was fabulous!!

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  6. MaryJuly 28, 2014 at 4:45 PM

    Always take time to have fun!

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    1. BECKYAugust 5, 2014 at 2:23 PM

      Hey Mary! How fun to see you here! Thanks so much for coming by and commenting! And yes, I always get some fun time in...eventually!

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  7. Pat WahlerJuly 28, 2014 at 5:04 PM

    Relax and enjoy!

    Pat
    Critter Alley

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  8. ValJuly 28, 2014 at 6:22 PM

    Better take a red bandana tied to a stick to carry your belongings! You want the full old-time hobo experience. Which means you should hop a train for your return trip.

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    1. BECKYAugust 5, 2014 at 2:25 PM

      Hey Val ~ Love your hobo and bandana comments!! LOL

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  9. Linda O'ConnellJuly 29, 2014 at 7:27 PM

    Isn't it wonderful to be busy in a good way? Sounds like your mini vacations are just what you need. I just want to find time to sit and read. Busy-busy.

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    1. BECKYAugust 5, 2014 at 2:26 PM

      Hi Linda! Thank you and yes, it really is great to be busy in a good way, along with some mini-vacations! Hope you get some of those, too!

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  10. Marcia G.July 30, 2014 at 5:08 PM

    Getting in touch with your inner hobo is a good thing once in a while!

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    1. BECKYAugust 5, 2014 at 2:27 PM

      Ha Marcia! I LOVE your comment!! You and Val tie for the most appropriate and funniest comments!! :)

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  11. Bargain Decorating with LaurieJuly 30, 2014 at 8:25 PM

    Glad you're having an adventure-filled summer, and I love your laid back attitude about getting back home. Hope you are having a good trip. laurie

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    1. BECKYAugust 5, 2014 at 2:28 PM

      Hi Laurie! Thank you so much for stopping and leaving such a thoughtful comment! Yes, my trip was wonderful, and now I'm attempting to catch up....LOL

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  12. LynnJuly 31, 2014 at 9:01 AM

    Sounds like your having fun! Be safe!

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    1. BECKYAugust 5, 2014 at 2:29 PM

      Hey Lynn! Thanks for stopping by! Yes, it was sooo fun and relaxing!

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  13. Susan AndersonAugust 7, 2014 at 2:55 PM

    This is my idea of a perfect vacation. And I love having company come visit, too.

    Enjoy!

    =)

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    1. BECKYAugust 7, 2014 at 8:06 PM

      Hi Sue! Thanks, and I totally agree with you! :)

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