Back by overwhelming demand and fighting out of the CENSORSHIP corner...I'm happy to present Tattoo Time! Where we studiously examine the artistry and cultural significance of some Polynesian tattoos and (more specifically) the Polynesians who rock them. Today's feature is Brad Kaipo Tavares from Hawaii. Brad is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter who… Continue reading Tattoo Time: Brad Tavares
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"When Water Burns": Telesa Vasa Loloa
That’s when the world changed. Irrevocably. The banded sleeve that marched up his arm and spread over his shoulder. The fire tattoo with my name imprinted at its heart. All of Daniel’s tattoos began to burn, to light up with eerie blue glow. “Daniel?” The urgency of my voice had him raising his head to look at… Continue reading "When Water Burns": Telesa Vasa Loloa
The Cleverest Woman in the World.
I am a daughter of the cleverest woman in the world. The most capable, most multi-talented woman in the world. My mother can sew, cook, pickle, bake, preserve, paint, knit, embroider, crochet, write stories worth reading, give speeches that move you, weave, fashion design, sculpt, screenprint, dance ballet and tap, sing, ice skate, re-upholster a… Continue reading The Cleverest Woman in the World.
And the Winner is…
ML2ENAY. Thank you to everyone who uploaded a review of TELESA:The Covenant Keeper on either Amazon or Smashwords by the Monday deadline. You rock! I appreciate your ongoing support and encouragement. Today we put all your names into this very special magic box. ( Otherwise known as Bella's Toy Blocks Box)If you posted a review… Continue reading And the Winner is…
People that make me laugh, cry and just think.
So I do a lot of blog hopping. And lurking. Some of my fave blogsites are those where people chart their journeys through the crazy world of parenting. Ones that either make me laugh, cringe sympathetically, or get rejuvenated to keep plodding along on my own mad mother road. I appreciate good writers who take… Continue reading People that make me laugh, cry and just think.
Why you should join the electronic-book dance party.
Do you want to have thousands of books at your fingertips? Everything from the classics - to the latest bestseller - to the hottest romance - the funniest chick lit - even the most engaging kids fiction? If you love to read and you havent discovered electronic books then you REALLY need to join this… Continue reading Why you should join the electronic-book dance party.
Because I said so.
Teenager's and their Bull.Today I asked my almost 13 year old daughter to get the laundry in off the line. And she said "WHY DO I HAVE TO DO IT?!" In a very angry, confrontational, witchy way. And she stamped her foot for extra emphasis. Like those bulls in Spain do at red flags and… Continue reading Because I said so.
Its getting a little sticky around here.
I am not happy. Today I was a super-wonderful wife and mother because along with general cleaning and other domestic duties - I cooked an amazing dinner. Creamy chicken rice casserole with mushrooms and for dessert, toffee date pudding.(otherwise known as Sticky Date pudding.) Its HRH's favourite and we always used to have it when… Continue reading Its getting a little sticky around here.
I have sinned.
On Sundays I go to a Parenting class at church. Instead of going to Sunday School. Because I usually havent done the scripture reading assignment for Sunday school. Because Ive been too lazy busy. Anyway, its a great class where we learn lots of great stuff about how to be better parents. Yesterday's topic was… Continue reading I have sinned.
The Telesa Series – Meet Daniel.
Book one in the Telesa Series is complete and in the final stages of editing prep before it takes flight into the world.(Thank goodness!) It's called - 'The Covenant-Keeper'. And Im already obsessing over the second book. I want you to meet some of the people I've been spending a lot of time with over… Continue reading The Telesa Series – Meet Daniel.
Lani Wendt Young 