My daughter, Jenelle Leanne Schmidt, is preparing her next book, Yorien's Hand, to go on sale hopefully in mid-November, 2015!
But first, a peek at the beautiful book cover painted in water colors by Angelina D'Angelo Walker. Copy and paste the following link to view:
http://jenelleschmidt.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Yoriens-Hand-Cover-Reveal-Banner-Small.png
All the details can be read at Jenelle's web site:
http://jenelleschmidt.com/yoriens-hand-cover-reveal/
I had the privilege of reading and doing some editing work on this book, so I'm quite excited about it getting closer to its release date! I know it is a great story!
If you enjoy fantasy-fiction with high adventures, intrigue, and dragons(!), you will be delighted with this third installment in Jenelle's "The Minstrel Song" series!
I hope you will have time to take a look!
Friday, September 18, 2015
Satellites, Meteorites, & Stars...
Wednesday, 8/12/15
What a wonderful evening we had tonight, listening to Brittany Jean put on a concert at Sun Mountain Lodge in Winthrop, Washington! She did three 45-minute segments, with a 10-15 minute intermission after the 1st and 2nd segments. It wasn't a very big turn out, maybe 20 to 25 people total attending, but those that were there were extremely warm and welcoming to her! And 18 of her Whispered Stories CD's were sold! The Lodge sold tickets for this event in order to make a contribution to the Carlton Complex Fire Recovery efforts. Brittany Jean did a wonderful job and many of her songs seemed to evoke tears from many in the audience--a sign of a great story-teller balladeer! :)
Upon arriving home quite late, I decided to see if I could see any of the meteorites that were predicted to be showering down tonight. I did see some, and that was a lot of fun. I saw a couple satellites as well. The billions of stars were amazing to behold! Talk about feeling small!
From the telescopic to the microscopic--it all points to The One Creator of it all! Regardless of whether He is accepted or rejected, He allows everyone to enjoy the myriad blessings of His creation!
What a wonderful evening we had tonight, listening to Brittany Jean put on a concert at Sun Mountain Lodge in Winthrop, Washington! She did three 45-minute segments, with a 10-15 minute intermission after the 1st and 2nd segments. It wasn't a very big turn out, maybe 20 to 25 people total attending, but those that were there were extremely warm and welcoming to her! And 18 of her Whispered Stories CD's were sold! The Lodge sold tickets for this event in order to make a contribution to the Carlton Complex Fire Recovery efforts. Brittany Jean did a wonderful job and many of her songs seemed to evoke tears from many in the audience--a sign of a great story-teller balladeer! :)
Upon arriving home quite late, I decided to see if I could see any of the meteorites that were predicted to be showering down tonight. I did see some, and that was a lot of fun. I saw a couple satellites as well. The billions of stars were amazing to behold! Talk about feeling small!
From the telescopic to the microscopic--it all points to The One Creator of it all! Regardless of whether He is accepted or rejected, He allows everyone to enjoy the myriad blessings of His creation!
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
For some reason, after reading my daughter's blog post regarding her second-born daughter, who just turned three years old yesterday, a line from a story came to mind and I couldn't recall from what source it came. I did a Google search to find out that it came from Lewis Carroll in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass.
Now, that has never been a story I paid much attention to, as I never really liked it; but after scrolling through some Lewis Carroll quotes from that book, I think I should pick up a copy from the library and read it from start to finish. Then I might either confirm my dislike for it...or perhaps be dissuaded from that opinion.
Anyway, the line I was thinking of in relation to how quickly three years has seemed to pass for my granddaughter to already be three was this: “The hurrier I go, the behinder I get.”
So this morning, I think I shall just stop and be still and not hurry...so I just don't get any more behinder!
For some reason, after reading my daughter's blog post regarding her second-born daughter, who just turned three years old yesterday, a line from a story came to mind and I couldn't recall from what source it came. I did a Google search to find out that it came from Lewis Carroll in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass.
Now, that has never been a story I paid much attention to, as I never really liked it; but after scrolling through some Lewis Carroll quotes from that book, I think I should pick up a copy from the library and read it from start to finish. Then I might either confirm my dislike for it...or perhaps be dissuaded from that opinion.
Anyway, the line I was thinking of in relation to how quickly three years has seemed to pass for my granddaughter to already be three was this: “The hurrier I go, the behinder I get.”
So this morning, I think I shall just stop and be still and not hurry...so I just don't get any more behinder!
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Summer 2007 Collage
Brittany mails her deposit for puppy; Piano recital with supporting "fans"; making music in our home; Family get togethers; baseball; new fence.
Family dinner in Chicago, 9JUL07
Brittany, Nan, Jim, Jenelle, Derek, Grant, & Evan celebrating Jenelle and Derek's 3rd anniversary (early) at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Chicago. Yummy!!!
Jenelle and Derek
It's always fun to have them come home for a visit! They got to spend a week with us over the 4th of July holiday. We celebrated their 3rd anniversary early by going to Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Chicago.
New Patio Furniture to enjoy
Brittany, Evan, Claire, Jenelle, Derek, Grant, & Jim trying out our new patio furniture. Sadly, the new umbrella got destroyed in our Aug. 24 tornado!!! :-(
Coach Jim (and nephew Austin)
Jim coached our boys' baseball team, the Chicago Titans, in the Skyscraper League, Chicago. This was a lot of work, but Jim and the boys had some fun with it.
Chicago Skyline
This was the baseball field near UIC where the boys played all their games this summer. It was quite a spectacular backdrop to view!
Our cute puppy, Sadie
Grant liked this little puppy! Jim, Brittany, Grant, and Nan drove up to northern WI to get her (Golden Retriever) on July 22. She was fantastic for the 6 hour trip home!
Evan and "Sadie"
This golden retriever puppy was such a cute 6 1/2 week old puppy. Evan worked at a private golf resort all summer, so he did not have too much free time, but in his few spare moments he would enjoy playing with Sadie.
Brittany and "Sadie"
And of course, Brittany loved Sadie! It was HER puppy. She had counted the days after Sadie was born in June until the day we could go pick her up! Nan loved Sadie, too, but caring for such a young pup combined with all the kids soon heading back to full-time at schools...was too much for Nan...and the decision was made to take Sadie back to her home in WI...where she was placed in a very good home with folks who raised golden retrievers! We had fun with Sadie for 6 days and we miss her! (You can see the new fence we put up in our back yard...for our doggie.)
Jim and "Sadie"
Jim and Brittany drove Sadie back to WI after we had her 6 days. Sadly, Nan was the one who could not "cope" with all that would be involved in raising a dog. It has been one of the hardest things in Nan's life...to bring to an end the dream of her daughter to have a dog!
Grandpa turned 80!
Grandkids: Brittany, Brandon, Grant, Austin, Jalen, Connor, LeAnn, Ethan, Garrett~think "Grandpa Wonderful"...
Grandma's turn was coming...
she also would turn 80 this year, so her grandkids helped her celebrate early. LeAnn, Brittany, Austin, Brandon, Grant Ethan, Connor, Jalen, Garrett
Happy 80th Birthday, Mom!
Randy(50), Nan (52), Mom(80), Anne (44), poolside in Morenci
Angelina, Grant, Evan, Claire
Making summer memories...ready to drive to Cleveland, OH for a Kenny Chesney concert, with a stop in Morenci to introduce the girls to G'ma & G'pa; and enjoy the Randy Porter Family and their 4-wheelers! :-)
Grant-man leaving for Biola
It was an early morning departure for Grant as he and Jim would drive the Ford Pickup Truck back to La Mirada, CA, where Grant began his 3rd year.
Sunrise Departure
Nan and Grant take a "self-portrait"...photo booth style! Grant and Jim were leaving early in the morning to drive cross-country to California! Nan is smiling, but she is NEVER happy to see her boys leave home...again!
Evan-man heading back to Biola, 20OCT07
Mom says yet another "good bye" :-( We brought Evan home for a "mini fall break" so he could surprise Claire with an in-between-visit before Thanksgiving.
My Girls 9Sep07
Jenelle (25 in photo, now 26) and Brittany (15 here, but now she's "sweet 16") are pure delights to my heart! They are truly "treasures" from the Lord! We enjoyed a Labor Day week visit from Jenelle and Derek. We LOVE having them visit!!!
Hello, Snow!
First snow of December, day 1
Busy, Hungry Squirrel
Here's one of many squirrels we enjoy watching as they scamper and play in the snow. This one found a cob of corn and seemed to enjoy nibbling at it!
Squirrel eating his lunch...
This squirrel was a lot of fun to watch as he dragged this cob of corn around our yard! I wonder if he carried it up into his hole in the tree!
One more squirrel photo
I enjoyed looking out my kitchen window to watch this busy squirrel as he ate his corn. It is so marvelous how the Lord cares for meeting the needs of the wild animals! How much more He cares for us!!!