Posted Dec 8 2014 in Bobsy Twins, Childhood books, library, Monday Memories, Wizard of Oz
Someone asked me the other day why I started reading? Really, it was my parents. I remember going to the public library each week with my mom to pick out new books. I loved to read. I loved the stories. I loved losing myself in them. For me a couple of series stand out. One […]
Read More»Posted Dec 6 2014 in Robin Perini, Smile, Twin Babies Dancing, Viral Video, Wacky Weekend
Okay, so this weekend, I’m going to be doing a little Christmas baking–which in itself should be comical, however, I wanted to share one of the videos that truly makes me grin. Just because it’s a wacky weekend :-). Babies really do make me smile.
Read More»Posted Dec 5 2014 in Fitness Friday, Hydration, Robin Perini, Water
One of the things I’ve learned about myself during my health journey is that I don’t drink enough water. It’s easy enough to figure out when I do. I feel better, my skin looks better, I breathe better, and I don’t build up water. I’m VERY sensitive to all kinds of salt; I have been […]
Read More»Posted Dec 4 2014 in Clips, Guns, Magazine vs. Clip, Magazines, Romantic Suspense
As most of you know, I write romantic suspense. That means my heroes and/or my heroines know a thing or two about guns. Luckily, my dad is a competitive silhouette shooter (shooting at small metal targets). He taught me to shoot and about weapons. One of my pet peeves is the incorrect usage of a […]
Read More»Posted Dec 3 2014 in Christmas, Dr. Seuss, Grinch, Robin Perini, Wednesday Wisdom
During the holiday season, a reminder never hurts. The Grinch was a pretty smart cookie!
Read More»Posted Dec 2 2014 in I Won't Give Up, Jason Mraz, Robin Perini, Tuesday Tunes
Sometimes a song haunts you. In my stories, I’ve always been drawn to characters who don’t give up, who have faith and who sacrifice. And who fight for what’s right…and for the person they care about. I think that’s why this song touches me so much. Do you have a song that touches you?
Read More»Posted Dec 1 2014 in Ants Go Marching, Childhood Memories, Childhood Songs, Christmas Justice, Monday Memories, Robin Perini
The garage clean-up continues at my house. What a mess. But with each box, new memories surface. I was a lucky kid. I had parents who loved me, an irritating younger brother (who I adored) and a slew of aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents. I know those childhood memories have influenced my writing. Small little […]
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