Monthly Archives: June 2012

Excerpt Saturday

Posted on June 30, 2012 by bridgetstraub

This is a scene between Harley, Kelsey and Tess, as recorded in Tess’ journal. They have all grown up together. Tess and Kelsey have been together since she was 13, and have been married since she was 19 and Kelsey … Continue reading →

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Recurring Dreams

Posted on June 28, 2012 by bridgetstraub

Do you have any dreams that repeat themselves? Although mine are rarely the same storyline, there are two locations that are featured often, and last night I dreamed of both of them. The first is walking through the neighborhood that … Continue reading →

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Happiness Tuesday #49

Posted on June 26, 2012 by bridgetstraub

Happiness is the melodic sound of chimes gently swaying in a soft summer breeze. Happiness is recreating a delicious snack you saw on TV but making it just that much sweeter with the addition of a little whipped cream. Happiness … Continue reading →

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Bruised & Battered

Posted on June 23, 2012 by bridgetstraub

Do you look at this picture and wonder what happened? Would you believe nothing? The ways in which this child entertains herself never cease to amaze me. She did this with face paint just because it was something to do. … Continue reading →

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Guest Posts & Coffee

Posted on June 20, 2012 by bridgetstraub

I want a giant, delicious, vanilla ice-blended coffee and I want it noooowwwww! as that dreadful girl in “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” would say. If I were the sort to go all zen and meditate, the above picture … Continue reading →

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Happiness Tuesday #48

Posted on June 19, 2012 by bridgetstraub

Happiness is a bowl of delicious, juicy watermelon. Happiness is appreciating the play of shadows and light on a warm evening. Happiness is taking a walk on a Sunday afternoon, looking down an alleyway, and dicovering the door to a … Continue reading →

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Assumptions

Posted on June 17, 2012 by bridgetstraub

 I gave a friend a copy of “On a Hot August Afternoon” the other day, and as it was sitting on a table next to her another friend picked it up and read the back cover. She got to the … Continue reading →

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Here We Go Again

Posted on June 15, 2012 by bridgetstraub

Whoohoo! The kindle version of “On A Hot Aughst Afternoon” is finally up and available! Run, don’t walk to get your hands on a great summer read. I already have one 5 star review but of course I could use … Continue reading →

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Holding onto the Past

Posted on June 13, 2012 by bridgetstraub

On Sunday, we went down to The Grove, originally to buy sugar sticks from the farmer’s market. I know, that just sounds wrong, doesn’t it? Tess was convinced eatting one before each game was what was leading the Kings to victory, and … Continue reading →

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Happiness Tuesday #47

Posted on June 12, 2012 by bridgetstraub

Happiness is the tradition of sharing stories. I look at this old typewriter and can’t help but wonder what tales it’s told. Happiness is a trip to Anthropology on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. I know I have said it before, … Continue reading →

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