I'm a guest over at Drunk Writer Talk. Check it out at http://drunkwritertalk.blogspot.com/
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Thursday September 30, 2010
In honor of my new book coming out tomorrow (OMG! TOMORROW!!!)
I'm a guest over at Drunk Writer Talk. Check it out at http://drunkwritertalk.blogspot.com/
I'm a guest over at Drunk Writer Talk. Check it out at http://drunkwritertalk.blogspot.com/
Monday, September 27, 2010
Marvelous Monday 9-27-10
What, you might say, reading my heading. Marvelous Monday? Has she gone insane? No, not yet. Not yet. The reason I call this day marvelous is because it's 53 degrees outside right now, with a projected high of 73. Yes, you heard me correctly. A HIGH of 73. Happy dancing here!
Saturday night, Lonnie and I decided to try this local place we've been hearing about forever. It was featured on Diners, Dives, and Drive-Ins. Our regular waitress at Chili's (Hi Amy!) has been raving about it. It's a strange place, because it's a five-star restaurant... in a gas station.
That's right. It's inside of a Conoco station in a nearby town called Watauga. Apparently the owner couldn't get the bank to loan him money for a restaurant, but they'd loan it to him for a gas station. So he opened a gas station with a restaurant inside. He called it Chef's Point Cafe because he wanted to make a point. And he has, let me tell you!
Even at 5:30, the place was packed. When we left there were people standing in line outside to get in. A lot of people. I've heard there can even be a two hour wait.
There were things on the menu like Duck and German Style Liver and Onions. Because we'd heard raves about the stuffed mushrooms, we started with those. (called What Nots!) I have to say, these were the absolute best stuffed mushrooms I've ever eaten, bar none. It was funny eating gourmet food inside a gas station. Cheap tables and chairs, minimal decor, and behind you are the coolers with drinks and rows of chips. Hilarious. In front of you, the chefs cook furiously and the smell is fabulous. They had a full staff working, plenty of wait-people and bus-people.
For the main course, Lonnie had the Liver and Onions. I had mussels and a salad. He said his liver meal was absolutely fantastic. My mussels were a tad overcooked, though still tasty. For dessert, we had the famous bread pudding. Oh. My. Gawd. Best bread pudding ever (and it was voted Best Bread Pudding in North Texas by some newspaper or magazine or something!) We had iced tea as they don't serve wine or beer.
It was kind of pricey ($50 for all that), but not exhorbantly so. We'll go back, if only to try some of the other intriguing menu items. There's a seafood stew I'm dying to try, and tons of pasta dishes. Oh, and they have some kind of fried chicken called Better Than Sex Fried Chicken. I certainly have to try that!
From YouTube, here's the DDD episode. If you're ever in Watauga, TX, you have to try this out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVixyyGIvEE
Saturday night, Lonnie and I decided to try this local place we've been hearing about forever. It was featured on Diners, Dives, and Drive-Ins. Our regular waitress at Chili's (Hi Amy!) has been raving about it. It's a strange place, because it's a five-star restaurant... in a gas station.
That's right. It's inside of a Conoco station in a nearby town called Watauga. Apparently the owner couldn't get the bank to loan him money for a restaurant, but they'd loan it to him for a gas station. So he opened a gas station with a restaurant inside. He called it Chef's Point Cafe because he wanted to make a point. And he has, let me tell you!
Even at 5:30, the place was packed. When we left there were people standing in line outside to get in. A lot of people. I've heard there can even be a two hour wait.
There were things on the menu like Duck and German Style Liver and Onions. Because we'd heard raves about the stuffed mushrooms, we started with those. (called What Nots!) I have to say, these were the absolute best stuffed mushrooms I've ever eaten, bar none. It was funny eating gourmet food inside a gas station. Cheap tables and chairs, minimal decor, and behind you are the coolers with drinks and rows of chips. Hilarious. In front of you, the chefs cook furiously and the smell is fabulous. They had a full staff working, plenty of wait-people and bus-people.
For the main course, Lonnie had the Liver and Onions. I had mussels and a salad. He said his liver meal was absolutely fantastic. My mussels were a tad overcooked, though still tasty. For dessert, we had the famous bread pudding. Oh. My. Gawd. Best bread pudding ever (and it was voted Best Bread Pudding in North Texas by some newspaper or magazine or something!) We had iced tea as they don't serve wine or beer.
It was kind of pricey ($50 for all that), but not exhorbantly so. We'll go back, if only to try some of the other intriguing menu items. There's a seafood stew I'm dying to try, and tons of pasta dishes. Oh, and they have some kind of fried chicken called Better Than Sex Fried Chicken. I certainly have to try that!
From YouTube, here's the DDD episode. If you're ever in Watauga, TX, you have to try this out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVixyyGIvEE
Thursday, September 23, 2010
9-23-10
Four years ago today, my husband and I drove up to Oklahoma to pick up Mac Macadoo, our purebred Boxer puppy (and our first Boxer). We drove 5 hours and the breeder drove 5 hours to meet us. I fell in love with these pictures on the breeder's web page;
Can you believe how cute?
Mac has been the best dog. Still is. We never thought we wanted another big dog, but he captured our hearts. My husband's,
my daughter's
And of course, mine
We love this big old, goofy, clown of a dog
He makes us laugh
And does a mean high dive
Can you believe how cute?
Mac has been the best dog. Still is. We never thought we wanted another big dog, but he captured our hearts. My husband's,
my daughter's
And of course, mine
We love this big old, goofy, clown of a dog
He makes us laugh
He can swim
And does a mean high dive
And is endlessly amusing
So in honor of Mac's "Gotcha Day", I'm putting this out there. We love him.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Wednesday September 22,2010
The weatherpeople on the TV news keep saying it's almost fall. Uh, right. Where? It's still in the 90's here and even when I went up to Boulder, it was hot. I want fall weather! (Picture me throwing a temper tantrum!)
Last weekend at the lake, I snapped some pics of the sunset. They were beautiful and, even though the beauty is more stunning in person, the pics came out pretty good. Here they are.
Last weekend at the lake, I snapped some pics of the sunset. They were beautiful and, even though the beauty is more stunning in person, the pics came out pretty good. Here they are.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Tuesday September 21, 2010
It's nearing the end of the September and I'm gearing up for the release of my Silhouette Romantic Suspense Profile of Seduction. I'm doing a guest blog on Drunk Writer Talk (fabulous site), my agent's site, The Romantic Times site, E-harlequin, among others.
And I'm still working on another book. As always. And, as seems to be my method, with barely 6 weeks to go, I'm having to start over. I don't know why I do this. It's like I get to know the people, realize what isn't working, and after talking to my critique partner Anna Adams, figure out how to fix it.
So... I've got some serious work to do.
And, after having been gone from my evil day job for an entire week, I'm still digging out from the pile of work. Hoping to get caught up soon so I can go back to writing during the day job as well.
Finally, with the first day of fall looming, I'm hoping for some cooler temps!
And I'm still working on another book. As always. And, as seems to be my method, with barely 6 weeks to go, I'm having to start over. I don't know why I do this. It's like I get to know the people, realize what isn't working, and after talking to my critique partner Anna Adams, figure out how to fix it.
So... I've got some serious work to do.
And, after having been gone from my evil day job for an entire week, I'm still digging out from the pile of work. Hoping to get caught up soon so I can go back to writing during the day job as well.
Finally, with the first day of fall looming, I'm hoping for some cooler temps!
Monday, September 20, 2010
Monday September 20, 2010
Back to reality. It's Monday, I'm home, and I'm sure my desk is piled high at work. I'm still exhausted, still out of sorts and getting stung by a wasp didn't help.
I'll post more later - and maybe some pics - once I get settled and caught up.
I'll post more later - and maybe some pics - once I get settled and caught up.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Tuesday September 14, 2010
Well, I made it. I'm typing this from my Dad's livingroom overlooking the Flatirons and trying to unwind from yesterday's grueling drive. 14 hours. Totally exhausting. But not much traffic and good, open roads.
Unable to sleep Sunday night, I had been awake since four am, hit the road at 6:30. Made it to Boulder around 8:30 my time. Went to bed around midnight and got up at 9:30 this time (Mountain Time).
Today I'm just hanging out at my dad's place. Eventually, I'll make my normal trip to Pearl Street Mall and shop and to McGuckin's Hardware where my dad worked for so long. Then Friday, I'll do the drive all over again, in reverse.
Unable to sleep Sunday night, I had been awake since four am, hit the road at 6:30. Made it to Boulder around 8:30 my time. Went to bed around midnight and got up at 9:30 this time (Mountain Time).
Today I'm just hanging out at my dad's place. Eventually, I'll make my normal trip to Pearl Street Mall and shop and to McGuckin's Hardware where my dad worked for so long. Then Friday, I'll do the drive all over again, in reverse.
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