More white stuff

OMG, it's started snowing again. Another accumulation of 10 inches expected on top of what we already have. Gov't has closed offices for two days now. I expect they'll stay closed another day or two.

Sheesh.

Blizzard of 2010

I thought I'd share with you some pix of what it looks like around my house today. This first set was taken at 10:30 pm Friday, Feb 5th. (click to enlarge for more detail)

Taken at 2:00 am, Sat, Feb 6th:

Taken at 11:30 am, Sat, Feb 6th, and the snow is still falling. Estimated 2 feet on the ground now. Expecting another 4-6 inches today. Our fence is 4.5 ft tall at the dip. Middle picture was taken through glass because I couldn't get the sliding door screen to open. Too much ice and snow on it. The guys are trying to dig us out, but it's slow going with the snow still falling.

It's pretty though. I'm glad I have a full pantry and fridge.

New Banners

I have new banners to share. For me personally, a banner to show a recent placement in a contest:


Isn't that cool? And pretty too!

At http://PetitFoursAndHotTamales.com/ (new address on the web) we have an improved banner to show off. The old one was great, but we wanted to incorporate books into the fray, because writing them is the sole reason we started the group blog. I think it's pretty too.

Oh, BTW, the 1st anniversary party is still going strong with Prizes given out every day, quotes and recipes galore! Check it out.



Special thanks to Caroline Ziebarth of One Six Photography and One Six Studios for going the extra mile in making it fit our blog even better.

Petit Fours and Hot Tamales Blog Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

In January 2010, the Petit Fours and Hot Tamales Reading, Writing and Romance blog celebrates its one-year anniversary. The blog, created by a group of 19 East Coast writers, serves a selection of writing and reading styles to satisfy any palate, from sweet inspiration to hot and spicy and everything in between. You’re invited to join in the celebration and see what’s cooking at a blogging party Monday, January 25 through Friday, January 29.

In times when other blogs are folding, the Petit Fours are going strong. That’s because they’ve expanded their menu and changed their recipe. The Petit Fours continue to offer free reads, The Saturday Review (books, movies, TV), weekly guest bloggers and of course, daily posts by its own bloggers.

On January 25, the blog launches its new format and celebrates with a variety of giveaways. This year, in addition to its successful offerings, the blog will feature Atlanta Exposé, the long-awaited sequel to its popular first blog novel, Aspen Exposé; a Sunday Travel section Travel the World in Words – a new research tool for writers that highlights cities around the globe to help them set the scene (It’s the next best thing to being there); the Petit Fours and Hot Tamales twist on popular fairy tales (February); and more.

New Blog Address

To find out what’s on the menu and be eligible to win some great prizes, visit them at their new address on the Web: http://www.petitfoursandhottamales.com/.

Haiti Miracle

I read a story in the Washington Post today that had me in tears. A man here in Maryland. His wife and six kids in Port-au-Prince when the earthquake struck. He tried to call his wife's cell, but got nothing. No word from them. He believed them all dead.

I've lost a loved one before. One. But seven all at once? The pain would be unimaginable. Days later a call came, routed through a friend. His wife on the other end. Alive. All six children. Alive.
Their house and belongings all gone, and they were dirty, starving and thirsty, but alive. A miracle to be sure. Now if they can just survive until enough aid gets through.

Pray for the people of Haiti and for those that toil to help them.

The 'into everything' stage

Don't let that little innocent tilt to his head fool you. Guinness is easily bored these days. When he's bored, he finds something where there is nothing and proceeds to destroy it.

Empty cardboard boxes.

Old rugs.

Random pieces of wood.

The grill cover.

Hubby's new slippers.

Nothing escapes his notice, but imagine my surprise when he decided to rip up the blanket insulation in one corner of our unfinished basement. I was concerned because insulation contains tiny ribbons of fiberglass (Get the glass part?). Then he began to throw up and quit eating for a whole day.

Emergency trip to vet.

X-rays.

Anti-nausea meds

Re-hydration

Overnight vigil

So far so good. He's hungry and very active today. Of course, I'm wiped out, but hey, the dog is better.

Our and about...

I'm blogging today at PF&HT. This month we're giving you a glimpse of our homes, showing off our writing spaces, complete with pictures and deets. Check it out!

http://tinyurl.com/PFHTblog/