Thursday Thirteen

Thirteen Reasons I'm glad school starts on Tuesday by Lany of Melany Logen 1. They are bored being around the house. 2. They are very very very tired of being around each other. Fights are breaking out. "She's looking at me!" "She's touching me." "Stop that." Is very common. Usually followed by a bone jarring, "Mommmmmmmmmmmmmm!" 3. Somehow writing spicy scenes doesn't go well with them in the house. Them playing playdough at the kitchen table distracts me when I'm tring to write and them yelling "Mommmmmmmmmmm" really distracts me. 4. They are excited about going back to school. They actually enjoy it except for the early mornings. 5. We could use some routine. It's nice not to be on schedule for a while but it will be nice to get back to it. 6. The animals will appreciate the routine. They get antsy when they don't get fed like they usually do. They like when everyone gets up at the same time each day. 7. Did I mention the writing will go smoother when things are quieter? Trying to write the same blankety blank scene as yesterday and they are playing on Webkinz world. *sigh* It's not going well, one reason I'm doing Thursday Thirteen right now. 8. They miss their friends. 9. They'll appreciate days off more. 10. They will enjoy the challenges of the grade they are going in. 11. It will make me miss them. 12. It will take the littlest one's mind off her tonsils coming out. She should be fine by then anyway but the distraction of school will be a nice one. 13. I'll be able to write a scene without getting up twenty times to do things for them. Links to other Thursday Thirteens!

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Thursday Thirteen

Thirteen Things about Will Smith by Mel Mel’s run down on one of her very favorite actors, Will Smith. The man is big, black, and absolutely gorgeous! And ever so talented! http://www.willsmith.com/ I can’t wait until his latest film I Am Legend releases! 1. Independence Day 2. I. Robot 3. Hitch 4. Pursuit of Happiness 5. Men in Black: Alien Attach 6. Enemy of the State 7. Bad Boys 8. Ali 9. Legend of Bagger Vance 10. Men in Black II 11. Bad Boys II 12. Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 13. Let’s not forget his music! Willennium, Big Willie Style, Code Red. Oh, just get Will’s Greatest Hits! And get jiggy wit it! ;) I’ve always love the word jiggy! Links to other Thursday Thirteens!

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Thursday Thirteen

Thirteen Reasons I enjoyed Dirty by Megan Hart by Lany of Melany Logen 1. The use of first person worked in the story. 2. The writing was raw. It bared all and stripped me bare. As a reader, I love that. 3. Elle, the heroine, is so flawed. Even as I railed at her, "No!" I identified with her. I think nothing beats a character with flaws that you can identify with. 4. The hero, Dan, puts up with a lot of "stuff." He has to be quite a guy. I found myself admiring his actions in the book because he didn't act like I'd expect at times. 5. I didn't guess what had happened until very late in the book. Very few books surprise me with a plot twist. 6. I played the "one more chapter" game for hours reading it. 7. It's not paranormal or suspense, and yet I was sucked in. I wanted to know what would happen. 8. The relationships ring "real." There are no easy fixes in life. Even at the end, Elle still has her issues. 9. It's my first book by Megan Hart. So I've found a new author. That's always exciting. 10. Not everyone is going to love this book. There will be spirited discussions about it. I suggested it for a book club and it's going to be fun to talk about. 11. I see where every sex scene moves the plot along. I can't say that about some books I read, but in this one, each one had it's place in the play. Oddly enough, while they were smoking hot at times, I came away from the book not thinking about that but thinking about Elle and the brutal telling of her story. 12. Elle has a lot of obssessive compulsive traits. But it's not pushed out front or made into a bad thing. I liked that. 13. There are books you read that make you want to be a better writer and push you into writing more intensely. This is one of those books. Links to other Thursday Thirteens!

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Just wanted to say

Happy birthday ((((((((P)))))))))))))))

May your day be as wonderful as you are.

Mel & Lany

Nothing But Red

Thursday Thirteen

13 random things about Mel’s previous week. 1. I took the little peeps swimming. 2. I ordered business cards for readers. 3. I put my grandbaby’s picture in a frame. (Btw…I’m a very young grandmother.) 4. I squeezed and loved on my little peeps just because. 5. My eldest daughter and I saw I Pronounce You Chuck and Larry. It was a fantastic movie! 6. I visited with my aunt Marie and family when they came up from Kentucky to visit daddy. 7. My youngest and I watched I. Robot. Twice. *Blush* Rafe loves it! Honestly, he does! 8. I made a homemade cheese and meat dip because my eldest son loves it. 9. I didn’t make spaghetti- one of my favorite -because my daughter Alys hates it. But, I will soon since I bought everything needed for the meal. 10. I talked to my friend Paula several nights on Instant Messenger. 11. I joined EPIC. Electronically Published Internet Connection, 12. I almost got caught up on e-mail. 13. I gave up chocolate. You’ll notice I didn’t give up ice cream. Links to other Thursday Thirteens!

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Thursday Thirteen (A little early)

13 books in my TBR pile (I’m WAY behind)— Lany of Melany Logen 1. Dirty by Megan Hart—reading it now 2. Harry Potter and the Deadly Hallows by JK Rowling 3. Three Fates by Nora Roberts—started it, need to finish it. 4. The Crystal Cave by Mary Stewart 5. The Hollow Hills by Mary Stewart 6. The Last Enchantment by Mary Stewart 7. Pure Sin by SL Carpenter and Sahara Kelly 8. Fallen Star by Morgan Hawke 9. Victorious Star by Morgan Hawke 10. Can’t wait to get to Heaven by Fannie Flagg 11. Dreamcatcher by Stephen King 12. Designing Bitches by Karen Quintiere 13. Scandalous by Jenna Petersen Links to other Thursday Thirteens! 1. (leave your link in comments, I’ll add you here!)

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The purpose of the meme is to get to know everyone who participates a little bit better every Thursday. Visiting fellow Thirteeners is encouraged! If you participate, leave the link to your Thirteen in others comments. It’s easy, and fun! Be sure to update your Thirteen with links that are left for you, as well! I will link to everyone who participates and leaves a link to their 13 things. Trackbacks, pings, comment links accepted!

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