Sunday Salon...The Lanugage of Flowers and The light Between the Oceans

I don't know if this is random or if I'm like the "Sugar Queen" and books find me, but... I finished reading the Language of flowers last week in preparation for my luncheon.

Well both books were heartbreaking stories of children, lost children.  I actually had to stop reading a couple of times to regain my composure, not good to cry on public transit.

While I like to read around the world these two books took me to San Francisco, and Australia.  Had to keep reminding myself that Australian Christmas are warm.

Both books very good stories, would recommend them both, great books.  And you'll look at flowers in a whole new way.

Up next... maybe a visit with Flavia.

Love ...

As most of you know I created this blog, daily if possible, as part of my research and development for my romance novel. Well today's notes from my instructor were. Can we write a true love scene. I don't know if I can. Her quote was one that we all have probably heard " If I know what love is it is because you love me." I'm not sure I know what love is. I know I love. I know my children love me (right now maybe just because I do the laundry). I know my nieces love me, they send me little notes indicating such. And I know I love them. But I'm not sure that's the kind of love you describe in a Romance Novel. I thought back to when my husband and I were first married, 29years ago. It's a little foggy. Was it love or lust. I think lust might just be a best seller. So if I set my keyboard on fire you'll all know it was a steamy scene.

You will probably notice that I have added a photo to my profile. I love this dress, it was one of my favorite designs. Pink wool crepe, pleated skirt and corded collar. Like the dollar store challenge Carmi dictates, our challenge was to use cording and not as a trim on the edge of our garment. I had hoped to be buried in this dress (might be too warm for where I'm going) but I don't think I can get into it anymore. I also cut my own hair, with a razor. Not bad eh!