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Sounds like my kind of date!  There are usually a couple big Highland Games here in Virginia also.  They are so much fun to go to.  And I do love a man in a kilt -- especially mine!

It's neat to see the story behind the cover.  I'm so glad you've got an artist who is so careful.  I've had issues with the covers of some of the books I've read - mainly the ones with military heroes.  Too many of the covers are not at all accurate, and it irritates me. 

She'll be at the Borders in Fredericksburg - the one in Central Park, by Target.  From 1pm till 3pm - Hope she can make it!

I missed the info about the changes, and just saw the new setup on the challenge site today.  I have to say that I preferred the old look.  I really miss seeing the book cover right there on the post -- it's one of the things that always drew my attention to the post.  I could generally tell right off if it was one I wanted to read more of. Just seeing the title and someone's opinion doesn't draw me to the post to explore further.  If I can SEE that it is from a line that I read, then I'll look more closely at it. I really could care less about seeing my (or anyone else's) profile picture on the post.  It doesn't matter to me WHO posted it, I'm interested in what is posted.

 I'd really like to see it look more like the old way -- 

It is indeed

One of the better pictures with me in it -- I don't photograph all that well

Wow - I sure would have been sweating bullets on that one.

August 16 was the only day we could get everyone together whom we wanted there.  It is kind of funny how it worked out, as Scott's parents were married on August 13, and my husband and I on August 20.  We shouldn't have any trouble remembering their anniversary!

 

I really liked this story.  It was interesting to see how everyone's wishes worked out.

 

American society today (in my opinion) seems to be going the way of the Victorians.  Too many people trying to tell us what is appropriate behavior, dress, reading material, etc.  

I've always been of the opinion that your beliefs are your own.  If you want to believe in God, Allah, Mother Earth, whomever, it's your business, just don't tell me who I should believe in.  Same with reading material.  If you believe the Harry Potter books are evil, that's fine.  But don't tell me I and my children can't read tem, or that my public library shouldn't carry them.  I always told my kids they could read what they wanted to - I never censored it.  

I like some inspirational fiction - Beverly Lewis's Amish books are great.  I tried a SHLI book once and couldn't even finish it.  I felt as though the faith was being shoved down my throat.  So, I avoid those and stick with the other lines....

 

Thanks!  You've sold me on it.  I went to look at it and it seems to be just what I was looking for !

 

I missed the one about the percentage of books being romance novels