Inspiration – Where Does it Come From?

Edits, edits, edits. I’m swimming in edits and my brain is mush. LOL So this is what I’ve got for you today. My good friend William Simon and I entered a contest over the summer hosted by Writer’s Police Academy called the Golden Donut. I just love the title.  Although we didn’t come away with the [...]

The Yo-Yo Syndrome – Are You at Risk?

Last week came and went like a flash of light. I’m sitting here writing this amazed I survived. LOL I can honestly say, I know exactly why we have children when we’re younger. Why is it that everything has to get scheduled for the same weekend?  I do pretty well keeping up with my kids’ [...]

Romancing the Valentine

Romancing the Valentine Giveaway Hop    Welcome to my stop on the Romancing the Valentine Giveaway Blog Hop!! What a great way to discover great new blogs and pick up a few wonderful prizes along the way. It’s that time of year again. Women everywhere are crossing their fingers and hoping their sweetheart will surprise them with [...]

Books to Movies – Finally One that Works!

Friday night was girl’s night here at the Ohnoutka house. My two teenage daughters and I have been looking forward to this night ever since we heard about the new Stephanie Plum movie due out in 2012. It seemed like the release day would never get here. I have to admit, I was a bit [...]

The Funny Side of Mayhem

Since my Texans aren’t in the running for the Super Bowl anymore, you might say I’m feeling a bit down where football is concerned. Hohumm…heavy sigh.  But never fear! There is always next year! And I still get to enjoy those funny commercials, right?  Shoot I’m even kind of looking forward to them. LOL I [...]

Key to Success = The Right Attitude

“Interruptions can be viewed as sources of irritation or opportunities for service, as moments lost or experience gained, as time wasted or horizons widened. They can annoy us or enrich us, get under our skin or give us a shot in the arm. Monopolize our minutes or spice our schedules, depending on our attitude toward [...]

Writer or Author? Have You Been Drinking?

I read a great post the other day by Dean Wesley Smith: The New World of Publishing: Writer vs. Author. Like me your first thought might be, huh? How can these two be working against one another? You better lay off the silly juice, Melissa. They’re really the same thing. Right? Although slight, according to [...]

Resolutions, Resolutions, Resolutions

Resolutions. Yep. We’ve all made them at one point in our lives. Now keeping them is an entirely different story. Normal People’s Resolutions Lose Weight Get Organized Spend Less/Save More Enjoy Life to the Fullest Stay Fit and Healthy Learn Something New and Exciting Quit Smoking Help Others Fall In Love Spend More Time With [...]

Silly Warnings

Hope everyone had a Wonderful Christmas! I don’t know about you, but I’m still recovering from all that fun and awesome food. LOL So I decided to share a few funny warnings you might come across on the back of one of your presents.   ‘Do not iron while wearing shirt’ Fuel Tank Cap: ‘Never use [...]

Are You Ready?

And the countdown has begun! Six more days. Are you serious? Whew. Am I ready? Well, for the most part, yes. There are still a few more small items to round up before Saturday, but that sure sounds a heck of a lot better than a few days ago when I was having panic attacks [...]

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