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Monday, April 05, 2010

AMERICAN IDOL...GOTTA LOVE ELLEN!

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I like Ellen DeGeneres. I like her talk-show and I like her as a judge.  She's honest, but nice and she's funny!

Talk about breaking tension.  Even when she doesn't like someone's performance, she finds a way to make a joke or console the person.  She's a good balance to Simon. 

I'll admit, I'm hooked. I really enjoy this show but haven't been wowed by any one particular artist.

Here's my predictions for the Top Five!  Can't predict the winners yet. I really like all five of these artists and they all have different styles.  What do you think? Agree or not?  Here they are:  (in no special order)



CASEY


CRYSTAL



LEE




AARON





KATIE

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Free Stuff... from Charlene Sands


Didn't these bookmarks come out pretty!!  If you'd like one sent to you send a SASE to the address below and I'll send you some goodies to celebrate the launch of Million-Dollar Marriage Merger!

Here's a review of the book from Debby Guyette at Cataromance:

A Charlene Sands book is a guarantee for reading pleasure. Her newest book, Million Dollar Marriage Merger is proof positive. Tony is fantastic hero who pursued a dream and then returned home for one purpose only to find another. Rena had loved Tony with all her heart only to have it trampled when he left. She was not willing to allow that to happen again but knew practicality dictated her accept his offer. A marriage started for all the wrong reasons, could it lead to all the right reasons? Be sure and pick up Million Dollar Marriage Merger to find out. You will be glad you did. Charlene Sands will be penning more in this series – something we can all look forward to.

For Bookmarks send a SASE to:
Charlene Sands
PO Box 4883
West Hills, CA  91308

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

What are you watching on TV?

Now that the Olympics are over and though I enjoyed them, I'm glad to have regular TV programming back. I usually don't watch TV during the day until Days of Our Lives comes on. I take a lunch break then and relax with the "friends" I've known for 25 years. It's a good break to my writing day.   Allison Sweeney is the host of The Biggest Loser and one of the key players on Days of our Lives. 

I'm happy to see THE TONIGHT SHOW has come back. I fall asleep (no offense, Jay) right after his monologue. My body's kind of conditioned to do that. 

I'm watching LOST, and if you're Facebooking me, you know I've been talking about it there. Tuesdays are tough. I set my DVR for THE BIGGEST LOSER, watch AMERICAN IDOL, LOST and now the new show, PARENTHOOD.

What do you think of PARENTHOOD?  I saw the first episode and decided to give it a try for a few more weeks. I find the cast enjoyable and the storylines pretty good!
Some other favorite shows of mine are MENTALIST, MEDIUM and SMALLVILLE.  I guess you could say I'm a loyal fan. If I like the show, I usually never miss it.  I've watched Smallville since the beginning, when Clark Kent lived on the farm with his mom and dad. 

DANCING WITH THE STARS is coming back too.  I'm never sure if I'll like the announced cast on that show, but as I get to know them, most of the stars grow on me.   Derek and Julianne are my favorite pros. I'm hoping Julianne returns this year.  

So what are you watching?  Do we share some of the same favorites?  Are you waiting for V and Flash Forward to return?    


DON'T FORGET TO GO TO MY WIN STUFF PAGE ... YOU COULD WIN AN ADVANCED COPY OF MILLION-DOLLAR MARRIAGE MERGER.  ONE WINNER EACH WEEK UNTIL APRIL. 
 

Thursday, March 04, 2010

DRAWING EACH WEEK UNTIL APRIL ... WIN A FREE BOOK!


Simply click on the Win Stuff page today to enter into a drawing for an advanced copy of Million-Dollar Marriage Merger.   I'll be drawing one winner each week in March!

And while you are there, you can read how to receive Free Stuff from Charlene Sands!

You won't want to miss the next big contest coming in April. You'll love the Grand Prize! 

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Are you Watching the Olympics?

I have to admit that I love the Olympics ... those athletes and their amazingly inspiring stories just warm my heart.  But some are also so heartbreaking, like the Canadian skater, whose mother died of a heart attack just days before her debut on Olympic ice.  So sad. 


Though I thought I'd be more "into" ice skating and ice dancing, I'm finding myself incredibly drawn to speed skating, short track skating, both men and women's downhill skiing and I'm incredibly fascinated by snowboarding.  It's newer and different and I've really never paid that much attention to the sport before this.  So it's new to me and refreshingly vivid and fun to watch. 
Here's Apollo breaking the US Winter Games record for most medals - 7 in all so far!
I'm cheering on our athletes and have become a huge fan of Apollo Anton Ohno.  I was a fan before, but then I watched him dance on Dancing With Stars and loved, loved, loved him!  What a motivated athlete!   He seems truly humble and nice ... we need to see more of that in our sports figures, don't you agree?

Lindsay Vonn, the US Hockey Team, Shaun White and so many others have been truly incredible.  There's too many athletes for me to mention, but I'm proud of them all and know what determination they have, how much they've sacrificed and how truly passionate they are for their sport.

I'm so proud of our Olympic teams!

Sunday, February 14, 2010

MILLION-DOLLAR COVER


THE FIRST BOOK IN MY NAPA VALLEY VOWS SERIES IS AVAILABLE NOW
From Duty to Desire

He’d kept a promise to marry his best friend’s widow. But even an obligatory marriage could not diminish the hunger vintner Tony Carlino still felt for Rena Montgomery. Foolishly, he’d walked away from her once before…and she had never forgiven him. As far as she was concerned, no one would be toasting this arrangement any time soon.

She had married Tony only for the safety his name—and money—would give her, her winery…and her unborn child. Never could she allow herself to reveal the desire she felt for her new husband. For their marriage was meant to be only about business. Neither dared speak one word about love.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

A SPECIAL SONG!



A beautiful heartfelt song from two very dear friends, Whitney and Tiffany.  Don't you love it? 
Enjoy!

Saturday, February 06, 2010

Are you Watching Your Weight?

Are you trying to lose 10 lbs or more?  Is the weight sticking to you like glue? Do you feel your health is in jeopardy?

Did you know I've been doing the Menopause Makeover Challenge over at eharlequin? 

During, before and after menopause women's bodies go through a good many changes and it's amazing what I'm learning by reading this book.  We have our own blog at Eharlequin and everyone who wants some daily helpful tips and support are welcome to join in or just lurk! 

You'll even hear from the author of the famed book, Staness Jonekos. Her journey from overweight to gorgeous and healthy is one that fascinates. 

We're just helping each other, inspiring each other and trying to stay healthy.  Check out the Menopause Makeover site where you can read all about what we're doing and why it works. 

You'll find us all at  The Menopause Makeover
Hope to see you there!

Thursday, February 04, 2010

WILL YOU SEE VALENTINE'S DAY?

It's the ultimate date night movie.  And what's the most romantic day of the year?   Valentine's Day ... talk about great promotion! 
Honestly, I can't wait to see this movie.  Are you going to see it?  

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

We're floating!!

We're in a drought here in Southern California and for the past few days we've been hit with 3 rainstorms. I actually think I heard thunder and lightning!



It's a case of be careful what you wish for! We're all floating ... California isn't designed for so much rain. We don't have great drainage systems. Trees are fallings, mud from the recent fires will slide and any minute now, I expect my cable to go out. I'm only hoping we don't have a n electrical power outage -- though I'm prepared. You can't live in Earthquake country and not be prepared with batteries, flashlights, food and water, the essentials in a quake.

There has even been a threat of tornados due to the forceful wind swirls in the area. But this rain is nothing compared to the freezing cold weather in other parts of the country.
It's just that ... well, we're wimps! We're not used to this. Our streets congest, our raingutters clog, people get irritable.

And I know that we're all looking for the ever present California sun to come out.

Like I said, we're wimps.

Just saying ...


Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Monday, January 11, 2010

Advice for 2010



A friend passed this along to me and I thought it was great. What do you think? Agree or disagree?

HANDBOOK 2010

Health:
1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants..
4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy
5. Make time to pray.
6. Play more games
7. Read more books than you did in 2009 .
8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day
9. Sleep for 7 hours.
10. Take a 10-30 minutes walk daily. And while you walk, smile.

Personality:
11. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
12. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
13. Don't over do. Keep your limits.
14. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
15. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
16. Dream more while you are awake
17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need..
18. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner of His/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
20. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
23. Smile and laugh more.
24. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree...

Society:
25. Call your family often.
26. Each day give something good to others.
27. Forgive everyone for everything..
28. Spend time w/ people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.
29. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
30. What other people think of you is none of your business.
31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

Life:
32. Do the right thing!
33. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
34. GOD heals everything.
35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change..
36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
37. The best is yet to come..
38. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.
39. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.





Thursday, January 07, 2010

Welcome to my Housewarming!


Check out all the new rooms in my home away from home! Hope you enjoy browsing through the pages on my redesigned site!

Don't forget to stop by the Win Stuff page ... two chances to win some really great prizes!

Stop by my Heroes and Hunks page too ... the first installment is up with hot pictures of my favorite hero!!
See you there!



Friday, January 01, 2010

Want to start the New Year Off with a Bang?

Join me at my new website and blog next week. I'll have new pages including Charlene's Heroes and Hunks page along with a contest as we welcome in the New Year with
Charlene's Housewarming Contest!
Coming soon!!



Happy 2010!!

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Polar Bear Attack!!

Lately, I've heard of vampire attacks and werewolf attacks, but this is really scary!!

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Are you ready for Christmas?


I've been shopping and wrapping, shopping and wrapping and I'm happy to say it's all done now!

So what about you? Are you a last minute shopper. Do you fight the crowds and traffic or do you plan ahead?


Some of my friends buy Christmas presents all during the year, so come December, they have all the gifts ready. I'm not that good and I only like to shop when I know what I'm looking for. Are you like that too? Or do you like to wander and browse?


I get many of my gifts online these days too. The best thing is when there's Free Shipping and No Tax. Usually the gifts arrive at my door in a week's time. It's fingertip shopping at its best!


We've made charitable donations and hopefully many around the world can enjoy the holiday without too much sacrifice. Our favorite charities are Operation Gratitude, Make a Wish Foundation, The American Cancer Society and local food banks. One Christmas we vow to have a Gift-Free holiday and use that extra to contribute even more.


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I'm excited that my new website should be up and running by the new year. Look for my special Housewarming Contest! I'll be sending out newsletters to remind you to visit and enter! And I'll have a new Blog page - Let's talk Heroes and Hunks! You won't want to miss that!


Friday, November 27, 2009

Twilight

My friend stopped by on Wednesday to drop off the book Twilight and I've been reading it ever since. Even though we had a large family gathering for Thanksgiving and I spent the better part of Wednesday and Thursday cleaning, baking, cooking and then cleaning again, I managed to finish the book.

I have to admit, I've never read a Young Adult book before and I'm also not into paranormal books, but THIS story is compelling and spellbinding.



I always love to read the book before I see the movie and this weekend I plan to see Twilight, then I'll read the second book before I see New Moon. I can't wait!!

Have you read Twilight? What are your impressions of it? And what about the movie? I hear it's worth the $11 to see it!!

Monday, November 23, 2009

New Website Coming Soon!!


I'm excited that my brand new website is coming along nicely.

I'll be posting a New Contest soon, so keep checking back and I'll let you know when the makeover "LOOK" is born! We'll have some new pages for your enjoyment and lots of fun stuff!


In the meantime, I'm wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving! Hope the turkey is delicious and the company loving and lively!


Thursday, November 12, 2009

Holiday Traditions


Come visit me at the Desire Blog today! I'll be sharing traditions and giving thanks as well as 2 of my Texan's Wedding-Night Wager romances!! It's easy, just post a comment and say hello and you're entered in the drawing!

Friday, November 06, 2009

COWBOY UNDER THE CHRISTMAS TREE CONTEST!


Who wouldn't want this cowboy under their holiday tree?

He'll be delivering grand prizes from all the authors at Wildflower Junction! Your holiday gift includes signed Christmas books, Special Edition Young Guns DVD, homemade earrings, Holiday napkins, Christmas ornaments, Lenox candle,glitzy baubles and much more!

Contest Ends December 6th





My Two New Grandchildren



Until I get the real thing, Echo and Gizmo are serving as our new grandchildren. They were recently adopted by my son and his fiance and we already love them to pieces.

Notice how their tails cross over each other as they eat! Aren't they just so smart and cute!!

Tuesday, November 03, 2009

DO YOU WANT TO KNOW EVERYTHING?

Here's some trivia facts that might deem completely useless ....



The liquid inside young coconuts can be used as substitute for blood plasma.

No piece of paper can be folded in half more than 7 times.

Donkeys kill more people annually than plane crashes.

You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching television.

Oak trees do not produce acorns until they are fifty years of age or older.

The first product to have a bar code was Wrigley's gum.

The king of hearts is the only king without a mustache.

American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating 1 olive from each salad served in first-class.

Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise.

Apples, not caffeine, are more efficient at waking you up in the morning.

Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin.

The first owner of the Marlboro Company died of lung cancer.
So did the first 'Marlboro Man'.

Walt Disney was afraid of mice.

Pearls melt in vinegar.

The three most valuable brand names on earth: Marlboro, Coca Cola and Budweiser, in that order.

It is possible to lead a cow upstairs...but not downstairs.

A duck's quack doesn't echo and no one knows why.

Dentists have recommended that a toothbrush be kept at least 6 feet
away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles resulting from the
flush. (I keep my toothbrush in the living room now.)

Richard Millhouse Nixon was the first US president whose name contains all the letters from the word "criminal."
The second?
William Jefferson Clinton.

And the best for last.....

Turtles can breathe through their butts.

Now you know everything there is to know.