The Invention of Hugo Cabret

The Invention of Hugo Cabret.  One of Anna Marie’s favorite and I could easily see why. What creative mind, what a wonderful artist. Don’t let the size of the book fool you or stop you. Read the book and than rush out and see the movie. This was wonderful book,  super fast read, over 500 pages and had close to 300 photos.

Poets Alive was a Big Success tonight

There were 18 readers including a guitar and song to Elvis poem. Everything was just lovely, the guest speaker came and read several poems and from his book.

I got to see many people that Anna Marie had helped with book signing, websites and of course the setting up with Barnes and Noble for Poets Alive to have their events at the store. The turn out of guest was wonderful. I got to share Anna Marie’s poems privately with several poets there since I wasn’t just ready to stand up and read. Next time.  I can’t wait for the next event.

MCMC

POETS ALIVE, Nov. 18th Barnes and Noble

POETS ALIVE announcement from author and president of the Northshore Literary Society Pam Ewen:
On this Friday night, November 18th, beginning at 7:00 PM POETS ALIVE will give poetry readings at Barnes & Noble, Mandeville. This event is dedicated to our own Anne Marie Catoir, who sadly passed away last Christmas night. Anna Marie was a lovely, bubbly spirit, beloved by all of us, who not only man…aged this same B&N store, but opened many doors for writers and book lovers in St. Tammany Parish, including serving as a member of our initial board of directors. Her Mother, Mary Catoir, is an honorary member of the Northshore Literary Society for life. Professor John Gery who heads up the poetry division of UNO English Dept. will attend the reading. Poets Alive, on Friday night, so come on down and meet him! Please re post this if you that live in Mandeville, Covington, Lacombe, Abita, Slidell, Metairie – what a treat this will be.

Need some suggestions on self publishing

Hello all,

I am trying to gather information on who (which publisher)  has the best reputation.  Would any of you like to share your experiences in self publishing your own novels or short stories with me?

Thanks in advance

MCM

More Books and Movies

I have been totally enjoying the alien world of Gini Koch. Anna Marie had told me that I would enjoy Touched by An Alien, – I have it – was so funny. I went and picked up Alien Tango, this one was a bit more far fetched but lets keep it all in the family.. yes very funny.  I am now on book three Alien in the Family.  And to my surprise inside book cover said book four of the series will be out in Dec. 2011.

Clyde and I went and saw Abduction and it was good, kept pace with most of the other who done its out there with younger stars.

I was happy to see the previews for ONE FOR THE MONEY by one of may favorites Janet Evanovich  and Breaking Dawn part one of the Twilight saga, Stephanie Myers.

Mis Matched Book Club 1st meeting a success

Dark Places, has been read, and  the consensus was it was a successful launch of our new book club!   Even thou I personally am not into super thrillers and or close the real life mysteries for my reading escapism ( I am sure it’s my age ), I saw the value in our group’s opinions.  The plot and characters left us with lots of twist and turns which makes good reading.

Our next book is  We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver.

 

Health Wellness and Preventive Healthcare

Today I went to see Pamela Egan MN, FNP-C,CDE ABAAHP Diplomat, she runs Egan’s Wellness Clinic in Covington. I was not surprise to hear that she said her daughter who just graduated has become a doctor, was only taught one hour on nutrition. And the only female hormone education they get is how to prescribe the birth control pill.

I am on a diet not just to loose weight but to loose what is keeping me down. I am after 8 weeks 98% sugar and carb that are white – free. Faint, I don’t crave the candy anymore, doesn’t mean I can’t have it but don’t crave it. Sugar and carbs really messes up more than we realize in our bodies. I think this time it’s a permanent change for the good in my life.

I am nearly finished reading Suzanne Somers’ book AGELESS for the second time. Yes.. if you haven’t read this ladies, do yourself a huge favor read it and when you are ready you will want to try all that is suggested from the doctors she has quoted in her book. Surprise surprise there is a section on men too that need to re aline their health needs.

Books and Movies

Books :

Nora Robert’s book The Search and it was good. About a lady, a man, a serial killer and search and rescue dogs, did I say romance too!

Janet Evanovich’s Series #’s  14th 15th.  Finished and they are what can I say, just delightful funny reads. Will start on Sizziling Sixteen this week.

Skulduggy Pleasant was first loaned to me by Anna Marie while I was on a dog show weekend by myself -enjoyable and held my interest; and now finished Skulduggy Playing with Fire, also did not disappoint, you will like these adventures. I will now look for The Faceless Ones so I can continue to watch Valkyrie and Skuldugery as they seek out new adventures.

Movies: 

                Cowboy and Aliens … was ok, the normal shoot em up .. still a good day out of the house, love the “The stop thinking scene” so typical da!

Thor was good since been super long time since I read any comics.

Captain America really started off good, went cold and than picked up to a “Buck Rogers” in the sky movie, but I did enjoy it, after all who doesn’t wish all our soldier could be protected by Captain America and out fitted for their own safety.  Why is there war?

Harry Potter‘s final movie Deathly Hallows part 2 was great, it wrapped everything up nicely.

Mastering Blogs da! ?

Sorry, I went to correct one misspelled word and the entire dated post re printed.

I was able to get a change made to the side bar, will try a few more in the future.

New Adventure

While Anna Marie was sick, I put many things on hold, she was teaching me many things about patience and not trying so hard to be perfect in everything I did and to just continue to create. You see I was an only child and many only children never live up to what they parents want for them. I too was not a boy, being born into a working family no matter  what year it is, modern or living in centuries past,  a boy would have been more useful. As you can imagine, it’s impossible to be perfect and as a woman, wife and mother and employee or shop owner you learn to multi task all jobs on your plate. Never forgetting that your children are your most important creation. You hope to shape them and make them better than you are or were etc. Instead in the last year I discovered my daughter was trying harder and harder to help me.  She didn’t want to die, she wasn’t really ready she has left many things unfinished. Now I am alone even thou with my husband, there are no children or grandchildren that needs me. You feel totally empty after you have given of yourself for your entire adult life to loose your children. It’s rather sad.  Clyde has adopted the teenagers at work and I am still lost.

A parent needs to feel love and needed. No new adventures just yet, I am trying to sell off many items in my home as there is no one that will care for them or cherish them as Anna Marie would have.

Oh well, at least my dogs still wag their tails when I walk in the door.