Forty-three years ago today, Max and I went on our first date. Arranged by a friend with ulterior motives, I might add. Our friend wanted to take the girl he was mad about to the movies. And not just any movie, but one in Oklahoma City, and we were OU students living in Norman. Our friend didn’t have a car, …
>Calling All Teen Writers
>If you’re under 25 years old and want to have a ton of fun with your writing, Stephanie Morrill at Go Teen Writers is running a contest this year. Every other week you get a writing prompt to get you started and can submit up to 100 words. The judges rotate with each round of competition. Yours truly will be …
>Valentine Winner and A Special Announcement
> CONGRATULATIONS ! ! Erica Vetsch is the winner of Myra Johnson’s new book, Romance by the Book, and . . . drumroll, please . . . a box of Godiva chocolates.Thanks to all who left comments about your favorite romantic movie. I didn’t chime in, but one of my favorites is HELLO DOLLY! Why, you ask? It’s the movie …
>CAFE SPECIAL OF THE WEEK – Turkish Delight
>The special this week at the Cafe will satisfy the chocolate lovers in the group and was a family favorite when our boys were still at home. As a matter of fact, our son, Scott, named them. I called it Erma’s Yummy Brownies since I got the recipe from my good friend Erma. But as Scott ate one square, then …
>ROMANCE, A NEW BOOK, and A SWEET GIVEAWAY
>Some great news today. I’ve invited my friend, critique partner, and romance aficionado, Myra Johnson, to visit the cafe and tell us about her new book. Hint: It’s very timely and if you read all the way to the end, we also have a very sweet deal for you. Welcome, Myra. Hi, Carla! Thanks for inviting me to join you …
>To My Valentine
> Today is the 38th anniversary of my first date with my incredible husband, Max. So, to you honey, I love you. You’re my best friend, the one who makes me laugh and love and cry, the one who believes in me, and who I choose to grow old with. Thank you for all the memories and mostly, for putting …