National Day Calendar

Today's selection -- from Disraeli by Robert Blake. Politics has long been a vicious endeavor. Benjamin Disraeli was a famed British member of Parliament who towered above his conservative contemporaries as leader of his party and served twice as prime minister. In his younger years in politics, he showed a particularly venomous side -- including a streak of racism against […]

Today's selection -- from Organizing the Presidency by Stephen Hess. The organization of Bill Clinton's White House: "Clinton's White House was marked by youth, inexperience, and diver­sity. He naturally turned to his campaign, as most presidents do, for his personal staff. Of 450 initial White House assistants, sixty-three were twenty-three years old or younger and many others […]

A heads up that Prepare Now-Survive Now, my condensed preparation/survival manual is free today, Monday 24 September! Given recent events this is a must have for everyone. The real key is preparation and to have what you need on hand before disaster strikes. Becca the Labrarian continues to find great deals and when she came […]

I’ll be doing a day long workshop in Jacksonville on 13 September. I’ll be covering writing a novel from the idea through the completed manuscript along with information on the business of publishing. Registration is here. While it’s being run by an RWA chapter, the workshop is designed for all fiction writers. I look forward […]

All aboard the music time machine. Continuing the story from 1988, with my guest, the author and writer Chuck Jackson.

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UKDN Waterflow has conducted new research with startling results. Every day Brits are flushing medicines, illegal drugs and plastics in tampon applicators and wet wipes. This comes at a huge cost to our environment. Record numbers of wet wipes were recently found on the shores of the Thames, and of course, the Whitechapel fatberg has […]

on Indies Unlimited: Users of KBoards may remember that KBoards, originally named KindleBoards, was founded by Harvey Chute in 2007 as a gathering place to discuss Amazon’s new Kindle eReader. Amazon launched Kindle Direct Publishing in 2007, and in November of 2010 (according to Harvey’s “Hello from Harvey” post), a haven for writers was added […]

sweet kinder spends her free choice time playing with the doll house. when i stop over for a visit and ask why all the people are facing one way she tells me they are waiting in line for the one bathroom. (if you look closely, all the way to the right, you’ll see the one […]

Haven’t done a scene with Clyde and Mab in a while.  They weren’t together that much in War of Nytefall: Lost, but the times they teamed were always fun to write.  This one was a personal favorite because it was totally … Continue reading →

Welcome to today’s look at posts from around the community. What always amazes me is the diversity and passion that is expressed in posts that reach out across social media around the world. You only have to touch one person … Continue reading →

My home has never been fuller than it has been this summer. In June, two of my daughters, Kerri and Amie, and their six children combined, plus one of Jessie’s, came for a visit. Yes, all at the same time! I encouraged them to stay here rather than waste money on a hotel. There was […]

HOORAY! It's officially the best time of year -- AUTUMN! Per usual, I'm pretty pumped at the arrival of my favorite season. Typically the season brings to mind one of two things: (1) the concept of letting go (à la, the leaves) or (2) the notion of fresh starts (that new-school-year vibe). This week I'm […]

STOP PRESS. Just found this in the local news – two railway chaps injured, one seriously, night afore last and … More

It must be said, so I’ll say it. Humans really are not the brightest little lumps of squishy protoplasm wandering … More

I'm pleased to welcome my friend, bestselling author Bonnie Edwards, to SlingWords.Bonnie has written a heartfelt post about a new children's book, I Love My Gramps, by Deana Larsson, one of her young cousins.This book was written to help adults explain dreadful debilitating diseases, like ALS, to young children.All profits from the sale of I […]

One of the first things I learned about blogging was that content should be timeless.At first, I didn't understand why that was important. A few years later, I knew exactly why it was important.I started writing and publishing SlingWords in 2005. To date, I've written well over 3,000 posts. A few times every month, I […]

Social Media have become a dominating force in our lives over the past decade.  Just look at these mind-blowing statistics: The average person has 5 social media accounts The average person spends 1 hour 40 minutes per day on social media Facebook has over 1.4 billion users 50% of all Internet users are on Facebook […]

"Jacqueline Cochran was looking for WASP.  They told me I would have to be interviewed and they would contact me when they came to the Wichita area.  But I didn’t wait for that.  I went down to Houston for my interview, to speed things up.  And I think that’s one of the smartest things I […]

"My first flight was with a barnstormer at the age of five.  I loved it!  I also tried to 'fly' out of the barn loft with an umbrella.  This was less than successful..."  WASP Jean Terrell McCreery, 44-10 The indomitable Marguerite Jean Terrell Moreo McCreery has "...slipped the surly bonds of Earth. And danced the skies on […]

Welcome to Episode 57 of the Minstral Show!An awesome lineup of music today that sails the seas of deep personal thoughts and experience featuring; Phoebe Bridgers, Kane Miller, Peter Case, JD McPherson, David Bowie, Roger Waters, Marqui Adora, David Crosby, John Lodge, Joe Bonamassa, and Great Lake Swimmers.More than just a podcast, World United Music […]

The book I am looking for is called Imagine That and I remember reading it as a child in the 1980’s. I believe the book was an award winner, but I am not sure what award it won. The book … Continue reading →

New Kindle and Audiobook Releases, Sales and Freebies Updated Daily, New List Every Tuesday This is one hell of a release week! I have read and absolutely LOVED 4 of this week’s releases. Last week I read Perversion by TM Frazier. Then I read it AGAIN. I haven’t done that in years. It was THAT […]

The First Kiss is very important in a romance novel—actually, all kisses are important to a Romance Author. They’re important in real life too, aren’t they? A kiss has been called many things through the years. In years past, people called a kiss a buss, i.e., buss her on the cheek. Whether you call it […]

Have you ever been up against a deadline and the words won’t come? Yep, welcome to my world.   I have a holiday novella due by the end of September and it’s kicking my butt. Some people thrive under stress- I’m NOT one of them, lol. I’ve been staring my climatic moment in the eye […]

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June 1940. "Youngsters in a bar at Mogollon, New Mexico." Medium format negative by Russell Lee for the Farm Security Administration. View full size.

When you are a DJ, your crowd depends on you to light up the club with mind-blowing tunes. However, that is not enough. Mixing music is definitely top of the list, but you also need a fabulous sound system to go with it. If your crowd cannot feel the pulse of your music then your […]

Having a child is a life-changing experience even before the baby arrives. There are many aspects of raising a child that range from basic...

It’s Monday What Are You Reading? is a weekly reading roundup is hosted by Kathryn at The Book Date. This is technically a weekly meme but I don’t read fast enough to make that worthwhile so I post it every two or three weeks. Finished in Print This space opera comic series has a wonderful […]

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  Question from Bonnie Hi Debra, I have some health issues and have been stuck in Mi for 10 years. I have an older home and am going to sell. I am considering a RV full time for a couple years. Just want to get out and live again. Does anyone here live in one? […]

Cucumbers and peanuts make great companions in the garden and can be planted in close proximity with the aid of a trellis. Or a fence. Any climbing support will do! The key is to lift the cucumber plant from the ground, allowing its large floppy leaves to hang freely and unencumbered. Not only does this […]

As an avid organic vegetable gardener, you would assume I enjoy eating healthy, especially fruits and vegetables. But did you know that you’re number one furry friend enjoys healthy eating, too? Seriously! And we all wants best for our beloved pets, don’t we? Of course. But I’m not talking fancy bags of food from your local […]

Learn how to adjust for and add lanolin to soap recipes, plus guidelines for using it. Kimberly asked a great question the other day, about how to include lanolin in a soap recipe she’d recently made. She also wanted to try including it in my Dandelion Scrub Bar recipe, but wasn’t sure what changes to […]

​ These will be the BEST NACHOS of your life! Topped with everyone’s favorite Korean beef, caramelized kimchi + a Sriracha mayo drizzle! This is why September is one of my favorite months. Nope, it’s not because it’s the start of the Fall season, the cooler weather, or the pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks. No, […]

Here are today’s five thing to know about Cherries Jubilee: The cherry is the fruit of many plants of the genus Prunus, and is a fleshy stone fruit. The cherry fruits of commerce are usually obtained from a limited number of species, including especially cultivars of the wild cherry, Prunus avium. The name ‘cherry’, often […]

The post September 25, 2018 – NATIONAL COMIC BOOK DAY – NATIONAL ONE-HIT WONDER DAY – MATH STORYTELLING DAY – NATIONAL LOBSTER DAY – NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY – NATIONAL RESEARCH ADMINISTRATOR DAY – NATIONAL TUNE-UP DAY appeared first on National Day Calendar.

A quick Vegetable Pasta that’s made with less pasta and more veggies that tastes so amazing, no one realises it’s a healthy pasta recipe!!! It’s a vegetarian pasta loaded with a whole head of broccoli, corn, zucchinis, capsicum/peppers...  Read More » The post One Pot Vegetable Pasta appeared first on RecipeTin Eats.

Phoenix Unbound by Grace Draven Adult high fantasy romance released by Penguin on September 25, 2018 A woman with power over fire and illusion and the enslaved son of a chieftain battle a corrupt empire in this powerful and deeply emotional romantic fantasy from the USA Today bestselling author of Radiance. Every year, each village […]

Rebel Hard by Nalini Singh Contemporary romance released by Nalini Singh on September 18, 2018 New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh continues her Hard Play series with a sweet, sexy romance featuring big, fat, OTT weddings, a meddling grandma, and a too-serious hero who needs to be unbuttoned… Nayna Sharma agreed to an arranged marriage […]

OK, I'm officially done with Fall Colors picture taking for this year....saw so much of it on Boreas Pass Road that it was overwhelming.I say the above, while also noting that I was actually late to see the colors on this part of Colorado.  It's definitely past it's peak in terms of colors.I had displaced […]

I've been boondocking since Monday, and today I took an extra long lunch for a ride to Independence Pass Road, about 25 miles away from my campsite.There's been a lot of weekend and late night work lately, so fear not, my employer is getting their money's worth.  I even let my new boss now, my […]

Author, editor, and writing coach Joan Dempsey slays. Period. This is How it Begins weaves present day issues of religious freedom, LGBT rights, immigration, and free speech into a deep, evocative, and compelling story. Local school boards—at the direction of a charismatic pastor– have recently fired a dozen gay teachers, one of whom just happens […]

This morning the Oracle gave me a poem based on my rewriting. Looking at Sue’s photo for this week’s Thursday Writephoto prompt, I see that this is also from the story. Here is a section from the end of Book … Continue reading →

Reblogged from The Magical World of G. Michael Vasey: I met Walter several years ago in Brno. He seemed a character and had good stories to tell. Unfortunately, he moved to Prague and from there back to the US. We … Continue reading →

Breaching the Hindenburg Line during World War I broke the spirit of the German enemy, and Army Cpl. James Heriot’s brave actions helped make it happen. Read More

A new college semester may have just started, but you’re already thinking ahead to next summer’s internship opportunities. The DoD is offering a new one that’s paid, and it can fit for several different majors. Read More