Monday, July 27, 2009

A Tale of Flutterbies and Bumminghirds

You'd think with all these blooms and butterflies, we'd have tons of hummingbirds, too. So far, we've changed nectar, changed feeders, and changed locations, twice. Still nothing. Oh, they're flitting all around us; in the bushes; in the flowers; we even spotted one investigating the garage! Any suggestions?

Crepe Myrtle

Moving Hummingbird feeder...again

Maybe this spot will work!

My favorite butterfly bush.

If you look real close, you'll see him peeking out from behind the elephant ears! And, before you ask, HE has the green thumb, not moi.
Coming Soon! Cynthia's Attic: The Magician's Castle

Sunday, July 5, 2009

GirlForce by Nikki Goldstein


If you're a 'tween or teen and wondering why you're different from your friends, GirlForce just may have the answer.

Are you flirtatious, introverted, overly sensitive or stressed? Need a quick complexion fix or hair tip?

From body and mind type, to why you like certain foods and your BFF doesn't, this Girl's Guide to the Body and Soul is one of the most complete and eye-appealing books for the teenage girl to come along in quite some time.

Girl Force breaks down your type in three different sections. Are you Earth, Air or Fire? You'll be able to determine your skin type, exercise guidelines for your body type, how to avoid stress and even make better decisions when it comes to relationships. Even learn to dress for success!

I'm impressed by this book from Nikki Goldstein with its common sense information and beautiful illustrations. (Recommended by publisher for 'tweens, but I believe older girls would enjoy it)

About Nikki Goldstein


Nikki Goldstein has worked as a beauty editor and writer for Marie Claire, Vogue, Elle, InStyle and Cosmopolitan. Motivated by her own experiences, she decided to share the positive impact of Ayuveda - and in doing so help millions of girls across the world to feel fantastic about themselves.

Nikki regularly blogs on her two websites - www.mygirlforce.com and www.gettoknowyourdaughter.com which give further information about the power of GirlForce, as well as fun quizzes, activities and forums.

Buy GirlForce on Amazon



Mary Cunningham is the author of the award-winning series, Cynthia's Attic - buy on Amazon or download on Fictionwise

Mary Cunningham Books

New teen short story, "Ghost Light"

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Rescue Angels - Part Two


Rescue angel, Christine, her children and their friends are at it again. They rescued a mother dog, Jenny, and her 7, eight-week-old puppies from a puppy mill that was giving dogs away before they were going to be euthanized - 30 in all. The next day, Christine and company took two cars back to the mill and filled them with adult dogs and puppies in need of TLC and good homes. Some of the dogs, she said, had never felt grass under their feet.


All the dogs were taken to Four Paws Resort, and, as you'll see from the pictures below (provided by Christine), they bathed, brushed and provided much love to these innocent creatures; probably the first kind gestures some of them had ever known.

I got an e-mail from her today saying that, sadly two of the pups died, but they only had 13 dogs left that had not been adopted. They won't rest until all are placed with good families.

That's all from me. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.






To read the first part of the Rescue Angels story, click here.

If you're considering bring a pet into your home, please consider "adoption as your first option."

Mary

Mary Cunningham Books

P. S. This blog is dedicated to my dear friend, Cynthia, who lost her adopted Golden, Chance in May and just lost sweet Bailey last Tuesday. My heart is with you, my friend.