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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Thursday, February 14th, 2013

Also known as Single’s Awareness Day in some circles it’s a day of mad rushes on floral departments by men who realized they need to get something for their sweethearts and aisles of candy packed into heart shaped boxes. Being that part of my job requires me to know a thing or two about romance, I thought I’d put together a little Valentine’s Day Survival Guide with some handy tips I’ve learned along the way.

♥  Unless specifically requested or collected, things like a Chia Pet or motion activated singing bird are not good Valentine gifts. Especially if either is Christmas themed.

♥ Chocolate is a lovely gift, but consider buying a nicer quality than is in the “2 for $1″ bin. And please, this should not be leftover from Christmas. . . or Halloween.

♥ If you invite your loved one out to dinner, the fast food drive-thru is not the best choice for a romantic meal.

♥  While it can be a lovely gesture, hiding jewelry in desserts or other food items at a busy restaurant may be considered a choking hazard – and may also be the victim of a mixed up plate in the rush.

Most of all, remember to share the love all year. This goes for sweethearts, friends and family. Sending flowers and chocolate on random days is always a welcome gesture. At least in the Hawkins house. ;)

What are your Valentine hints?

 

The man cold

Wednesday, January 30th, 2013

My beloved Hot Cop is home sick today. He has caught some icky bug that has him laid up on the couch not feeling like doing much of anything except being pitiful.

Like world-class pitiful.

My big, strong, tough husband has been felled by a cold. He could have a gaping wound that bleeds all over and tell me “It’s just a scratch,” but give that man a sniffle and he’s dying…. dyyyyyiinnngg, I tell you!

So today, as I am in the middle of Deadline Dementia and trying to get so many projects done, I have a sad little voice calling out to me every twenty minutes.

“Can you make me some coffee? It will make my throat better.”

“Can you bring me the lap blanket? It’s cold in here.”

“Can you run to the store? We need more cold medicine.”

Now, don’t get me wrong, I love him and I don’t mind taking care of him, but it amazes me how helpless men can get when they have a cold. A friend of mine was just talking about this the other day. Her husband caught a cold and you would think the world was about to end. Moaning on the couch, sad little “Honey, please?” requests given whenever she passed by.

What is it that causes this phenomenon? Do men feel symptoms more than women? Do they have a lower tolerance for the discomfort of illnesses? Are they just taking advantage of a situation where they are “allowed” to be somewhat helpless? Whatever the reason, Hot Cop doesn’t have the corner on this market, nearly every woman I know has had the same type of experience. Big, burly, tough men felled by a wee little cold. It’s a little endearing in a way, though, isn’t it?

Have you noticed this with the men in your life? Anyone have good chicken soup recipes or delivery places?

Hand over the tater tot and no one gets hurt.

Friday, January 18th, 2013

How do you know you’re a dog owner?

While working on deadline and in the middle of a scene, an adorable brown head magically appears and plops down on the side of your laptop keyboard letting you know it’s time to play. Now.

You find yourself watching in fascination as an 85 lb dog shimmies under a glass coffee table and somehow doesn’t knock everything over.

While eating a snack, you get that tingly sensation that you are being watched and find four eyes staring at you with the intensity of a laser beam waiting for you to drop a tasty morsel.

When serving pork chops, you aim a meaningful look at your four-legged friends to remind them that pork chops are for people, not puppies.

Dog hair all over every piece of clothing, furniture and floor hardly phases you.

 

Sadie and Po are my companions, friends and make me smile every day. How do YOU know you’re a dog lover? (Cat owners, you can chime in as well. I feel your feline love.)

What do Goddesses Want for Christmas?

Monday, December 17th, 2012

I got together with the other fabulous authors on The Goddess Blogs and we shared what we want for Christmas.Three guesses as to what was at the top of my list… ;)

What’s on your Christmas list? And what do you think of my holiday tiara?

 

How do they DO that?

Saturday, November 10th, 2012

It’s no secret that I love coffee. I stumble into my kitchen and fumble about for the filters, cups, coffee, etc. and if I am lucky, it will all make it into my cup. I’m ok with that. Mostly.
Then I discovered latte art.
Those crazy baristas can make art out of coffee and milk!
I can barely draw a stick figure with a pencil and an eraser and they are using liquids.
Do you know anyone who can make art from coffee? Are you able to drink it or is the guilt about messing up something like that too great for you to be able to enjoy it?

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