Remember

This weekend when you're off at your picnics remember those who fought for our freedom.  Take a minute to say thank you.  Without those brave souls...

Don't Forget

This weekend is not about the unofficial beginning of summer. It is not a reason to break out the grill and through a picnic. It is not the opening of your local swimming pool. It is not an excuse to have a day off from work.

It is first and foremost a day to honor those who have given their lives so that you have the freedom to enjoy those things and so many more. Take a moment out of whatever you get up to this weekend and give thanks to those brave men and women. And while you’re at it, say thank you out loud to all the veterans and current members of our armed forces because they were and are willing to die for you.

Happy and safe weekend.

Remember...

On the start of this holiday weekend I’d like you all to spend a moment remembering exactly why it is you have a day off from work on Monday. Go and enjoy your picnics or whatever you chose to do but take those who gave their lives for your freedom with you in your hearts.

Be safe and have a lovely weekend.

Never Forget

Memorial Day

Tomorrow starts the beginning of the Memorial Day weekend. As you're out and about enjoying your day off at your picnics and gatherings please take a moment to remember the meaning of the day. Because of those who gave their lives in our armed forces, we have the freedom to celebrate as we choose.

To many, Memorial Day signifies the beginning of summer. True, but to me, there is an additional meaning. What is that, you ask? Chex mix. No, not the prepackaged stuff on the shelf in the grocery store. I'm talking about the homemade variety that I make myself. I have a recipe, sort of. It came to me by way of my mom but I'm not sure where it originated. Not that I follow it exactly as written anyway.

My chex mix is sooo much better. Not that I'm biased or anything. Nope, not me. It truly is better. My secret? More. More nuts, more spices, more margarine. More. I don't know about you but I find chex to be somewhat bland as it comes out of the box. Fine when you're consuming it for breakfast but as a snack it needs more flavor. I even customize different batches by levels of spiciness. Not everyone likes the same amount of cayenne pepper.

The thing about this is the quantity of chex mix I end up with. To me, it's kind of the same principle as soup. I have to keep making it until all the cereal is gone. Great for my friends because they all get some but where does one store 30 cups of chex mix while waiting to see them? Want some?

By the way, I did a guest blog over on Night Owl Romance today about my books. Stop by and see it if you have a minute.