A huge THANK YOU to Linda Lattin for the GORGEOUS mustang figurine!! He’s prominently displayed on my office book shelf, where I can look at him often–you really shouldn’t have, but I’m sure glad you did. 
(Please send your snail mail address to llmfb@msn.com so I can send you a proper thank you note!)
That said, heads up, one and all–a new contest begins on Monday. That will also be the day I announce the winners for this week. As always, all you need to do is leave a comment here on the blog–winners will receive an email from Jenni, asking for mailing info.
I’m expecting company this weekend–will tell you all about it on Monday’s blog. I don’t mean to be mysterious or anything–I just want to be able to elaborate on the story.
We’re having some very hot weather in the Spokane area, and there are some fires, so please say a prayer for all of us, whether we have two or four legs. One gets used to wildfires in Arizona, since they’re practically a given every summer, but it’s not quite as common here in Eastern Washington, thank heaven.
A few people have lost their homes, so I’ll be making donations to the local Red Cross chapter–clothes, household items, and a check.
What I’m listening to: A Hemi-Sync CD called “Indigo for Quantum Focus”–it’s an aid to concentration and seems to be working. With my ADD, focusing on one project at a time can be a real challenge. Anyway, this CD and many like it are put out by the people at the Monroe Institute, back in Virginia. I’m planning to attend one of their 6-day training sessions in the fall–if you’re curious about what they offer, check out their website: www.MonroeInstitute.org
I also have a book to recommend: THOUGHTS ARE THINGS, SO CHOOSE THEM WISELY, by Mike Dooley. (Mike sends out great inspirational messages daily, as well; you can sign up at www.tut.com
“Tut” stands for totally unique thoughts, by the way. I am so impressed with this book that I’ll be giving away one copy each week in August–meaning one winner will receive THOUGHTS and THE MARRIAGE PACT, autographed of course. (The second winner will also receive a signed copy of my latest.)
In closing, I’m out of here–my new book is waiting. Have the best weekend ever, and tune in on Monday for more news from the Triple L.
P.S. A number of you have kindly asked about the Canadian Wrangler–he’s all healed up and back in the saddle, I’m glad to say. And our little Gibson Drew is home now, with his wonderful mommy and daddy. God is good.
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Amen!
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The wild fires are so frightening. I have been watching the FB posts of another author that I follow who lives in Washington. The fires came so close to her house. She could see the tall flames from her yard. She was praising the work of their fire fighters. A few years ago we had very bad fires in the Everglades. A lot of homes were destroyed. My younger brother wasn’t able to drive home from work one day as they had his neighborhood all blocked off because of fires. My brother was very lucky but some of his neighbors weren’t.
Stay well and have a great week-end.
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Great new about baby Gibson Drew and our Canadian Wrangler, (yes, I said OUR because he is most likely the closest I’ll ever have to having “one of my own”, so I hope you don’t mind sharing yours, LOL). So interesting to know what kind of books my favorite writer likes to read, so different from what you write, but I guess that makes sense. And it’s really cool that you are personal friends with some of the other writers I enjoy reading also, like Debbie Macomber and Nora Roberts. Prayers for all those effected by the fires, there are so many burning, in so many different states. Hoping you have a wonderful weekend. Looking forward to the new book, no pressure or anything though, lol
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I really enjoy your posts. You make us feel part of you life. I also enjoy hearing about the land & weather where you live. Sure hope to make it to that part of the country someday. Thank you!
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Bless Gibson’s heart! So glad he’s home with his Mama and Daddy!
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I’m relatively new to your blog (or any blog) and I am enjoying it so much. You are my kind of friend. And, of course, I love your books!
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What a great start to the weekend…the wrangler and the baby both doing well.
That would make a good title to a book…The Wrangler and the Baby.
Take care to one and all and have a good and Godly weekend.
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Will pray for some rain and for everyone’s safety.
Who is your company? Lol!!! Sounds great to have visitors.
I need a Linda fix soon! For now the books will keep me happy
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It is a chilly 66 degrees here today. Quite a difference in temps this summer in Illinois but I’m not complaining. I rather put on a jacket than be so hot that you’re miserable. I feel for you and your animals.
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So glad to hear from you two days in a row, Linda. Sounds like things are well for you. I’d like to ask your readers to also say a prayer for those fighting all the forest fires going on now. My grand-son-in- law’s National Guard unit there in WA has been called up to fight the fire near Spokane. They are training right now and will probably soon be in the thick of things. Thank you and Blessings.
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Good news about Gibson and the CW.
Hugs!
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I am glad some things are going well for those close to you, and hope the firefighters have success in putting those fires out. They take such a toll on people, water and the planet in general. Sending good thoughts to all.
Judy
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Have a wonderful weekend.
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So glad little Gibson is home. My neighbor has a friend staying with him who lives in Washington and was effected by the fires. Prayers for everyone. Have a great weekend Linda !
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Wow Linda!
That was on action packed message you wrote! I want whatever you’re drinking, eating, or reading! Great job, keep on doin’ it!
It sounds like you’re going to be in for a heck of a weekend. I can’t wait till Monday to find out what you did! I’m going to be organizing around my home-front getting ready to relocate to Texas as soon as my hubby’s company comes down from their ivory towers and sends us our relocation offer! We’ve been waiting for about a month now for some news on when they expect us to be moved. It’s a good thing I can work where ever I am. As long as I have my computer and internet I’m good to go!
I hope you have a wonderful weekend! Can’t wait to hear from you Monday!
Laurie
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so glad that Gibson is home with his mom and dad now and our wrangler is well also. I will keep y’all and those that are fighting those fires in my prayers. Hope everyone has a wonderful and safe weekend
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Have a wonderful weekend with your guests.
Prayers to those affected by the fires, and those fighting the fighters.
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Hi Linda, I am so glad that Larry is back in the saddle again. Also glad that little Gibson Drew is home with his mommy and daddy such a praise, God is great.
Linda, you and everyone else have a wonderful weekend. God’s blessings.
As always your friend,
Norma
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I will also be praying for the people that’s having all these fires and losing their homes. That is awful and also praying for the firefighters.
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Hope we see more pictures of the little one, love baby pictures
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Glad to hear the little one is home. I have a praying for the people who lost there homes.
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So excited for a new book! When is the next one due to hit the shelves? I am actually reading one that I picked up at a thrift store along the way… One Wish. I am absolutely loving it!
So happy that we have had some cooler weather and rain to help with the fires. The winds were horrible and left such devistation, but they did blow out some of the smoke so we do have something to be thankful for from that horrible afternoon. My thoughts and prayers are with those who were affected, especially those who lived in the mobile home park in Riverside.
Thank you for your kind contributions! I too have been doing what I can to help those who have been affected by the weather and fires in our region.
Have a wonderful weekend. I can’t wait to hear about your company!
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Great new indeed!
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Glad to hear the baby is home and doing well. Also glad to hear that the canadian wrangler is all better. Have a good time with your company.
I have been seeing on tv about the fires. It is terrible. I will leep the families in my prays.
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I love your post it make it feel we are a part of your life. Great news on the baby and the wrangler. Sorry to here about the fires though. Take care of yourself and family.
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Linda , hope you have a GREAT weekend with your company . so glad that little Gibson is home & doing so well & the CW, things seen to be going very good . Betty H . I remember those fires in the Everglades , smoke came as far as Atlanta .we have been “BLESSED” in this part of the country .
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Hope you have a wonderful weekend! I have the whole weekend off so spending time with my daughter and just goofing off! Of course doing alitttle book shopping and for shoes! Glad to hear he’s doing well!
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My thoughts and well wishes to all those affected by bush fires. They are very unsettling and scary to be in the midst of them….
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God is good – All the time – The fires seem to be some better today but we will see. Tough on the people in the towns in the way. Glad baby is home. That is tough on everyone. Have a wonderful weekend with company. Blessings to you and yours.
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Just finished reading both of your “Deadly” books. Please tell me there are more to come. Prayers for rain in your area. Have a Blessed Weekend!
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love your books always so down to earth ,love all your characters,always looking foward to the next book
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Hope you have a good weekend. Glad the canadian wrangler is doing well. That’s wonderful news that Gibson is at home with his parents and family!
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Praying that the fires are soon out and that they don’t get close to you. Never been near a fire and hope to never be near one.
Glad the little one is now at home. Best medicine.
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Thanks Linda! God is indeed good! (why? for all the reasons you listed…..and that more wonderful projects are in work by you!)
Love your spirit, your inspiration, your sense of humor, ok ok, enough with the mush, you get the drift, I hope…I’m a fan of yours and of books in general. Blessings to all!
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Have a good weekend. And thought and prayers to those who have homes in the fire area and to all the 1st responders.