tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-134984492009-07-20T11:13:24.582-04:00In no particular order, Angela Hunt is a novelist, teacher, mother, wife, mastiff owner, reader, musician, student, aspiring theologian, and bubble gum connoisseur. The things that enter her life sooner or later find their way into her books, hence "a life in pages."Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15745389922246602752noreply@blogger.comBlogger1473125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13498449.post-50986120115440456702009-07-20T07:00:00.000-04:002009-07-20T07:00:04.723-04:00

Gotta love this man's chutzpah. ~~Angie

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I LOVE this idea! This gal has vowed to wear the same black dress every day of the year in order to raise money to educate poor children in India. (So far she's raised over $5,000). But if you click on the link that says "view by month," you can see that on no two days does she look the same. The key is accessories, ladies! And you can even donate accessories to her cause. I remember one year

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My friend Camy (who I was just with last week) has a new book out. Here's the scoop!The Grant family's exclusive Sonoma spa is a place for rest andrelaxation—not murder! When Naomi Grant finds her client Jessica Ortiz bleeding to death in her massage room, everything falls apart. The salon's reputation is at stake…and so is Naomi's freedom when shediscovers that she is one of the main suspects!

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What if they'd had Google Earth back in Bible days? This web site gives you a Google eye view of what the earth might have looked like on several significant days. Interesting . . . .~~Angie

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It's no secret that I love to chew bubble gum while I work (though I'll have to switch to sugarless for a loooong while.)But these sculptures . . . . well, I like the round ones. But the stretchy ones just look kind of gross to me. What do you think?~~Angie

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. . . is to lose about fifty pounds. Yes, really. (Being tall allows me to disguise a multitude of excess pounds.)I debated sharing this on my blog--after all, if I fail to meet my goals, that could be humiliating--but on the other hand, public humiliation might also prove highly motivational!I've lost these pounds a few times before. Years ago, I lost 40 of them with Weight Watchers. Time

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If I were a high school science teacher, I might find this video helpful to interest (more boys, at least) in science. :-) On my way home today. Had a great time with friends in Denver, but I have a deadline looming in my near future. Plus--another challenge I'll tell you about tomorrow. Have a great day! ~~Angie

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Our retreat wrapped up this afternoon, and we had a wonderful time.  This retreat is different than most--it's not a conference per se, but a retreat of encouragement, edification, sharing, and prayer.  Plus, we laugh and cry--a lot!  I've included the group photo, a tradition we've had for the last ten years.  Enjoy!   You can click on the picture to enlarge. P.S. The secret to getting so many

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I posted lots of photos from our novelists' retreat on my facebook page. Just look at the photo albums.  :-)  ~~Angie 

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This is too cute! If you liked West Side Story, check out this modern version--it's actually GOOD! ~Angie

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Okay, this is too cute. If there's one thing cuter than puppies, it's babies. :-0Enjoy! ~~Angie

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Be sure to check out this article--it's a great picture of God's grace.! I'm off to Denver today for my annual novelists' retreat, followed by the Christys and ICRS, formerly CBA. I'll try to file some reports. :-)Be blessed today! ~~AngieP.S. Let those who have been hint-hunting pause and reflect. :-)

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I had a video about Twittering up here, but as I was vacuuming the house, I decided it was stupid. And since I'm committed to bringing you the best of the trivial, I decided to delete it. And talk about The Sims instead. :-) I have to confess--when I finish my work quota and am looking to relax, I either watch a movie or play The Sims. The other day I sat down with the Sims, and the next

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Last night my book club had a great meeting, and next month we're reading THE HELP, by Kathryn Stockett. I'm already halfway through, so I'm looking forward to finishing it on the plane. I leave on Thursday morning for our novelists' retreat, followed by the International Christian Retail Stores convention (or something like that), which used to be called "CBA." Why did they make it more

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To tell your congressional representatives that you don't want them signing bills they 1) haven't read or that 2) haven't been written. Sheesh. I tell you, things are out of control up there in D.C.! ~~Angie

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A reminder--Some friends of mine--friends who drew together around the Heavenly Daze series--are planning a cruise in January 2010. We'll be leaving out of Tampa on the 28th for four nights/five days. Que habla espanol? Porque nosotros vamos a Mexico! Here are the details:Inside: Base price is $320, with port charges and taxes the total per person is $456.45. Insurance can be added for $29 per

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I didn't write this, but thought it appropriate for today: Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence?Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned.Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army; another had two sons captured. Nine of the 56 fought and died

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"Metamorphosis" by Octavio OcampoThese works of art are best watched in full screen . . . because as the picture looms larger, it takes on an entirely different meaning. I had seen the picture "General" before, but most of these were new to me . . . and quite lovely. I have no artistic talent, so I love seeing the works of talented artists. Enjoy! ~~Angie

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Flooded River Destroys Road In Minutes - Watch more Funny VideosAs we enter our rainy/hurricane season, this video reminded me of the awesome and destructive power of water. Watch as a little flood takes out a major chunk of paved road in minutes . . .And if it's raining where you are, be careful!~~Angie

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Do you need affordable housing? Could you get a loan for about $30,000? Then you might be able to do what this woman has done--convert a junked 727 airplane into a home. Cozy, isn't it? ~~Angie

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Girls Play Bach on a Giant PianoRemember in the movie BIG, when Tom Hanks played the giant piano keyboard at FAO Schwartz? Tee hee. These two girls would put him to shame. Fascinating! Enjoy! ~~Angie

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I wrote yesterday's post in faith . . . that apparently was misplaced. Yes, my new refurbished iMac did arrive at 4 p.m. on Saturday, and by 5 p.m. the Apple dude and I had declared it DOA. Dead on arrival. I spent all day waiting and prepping--moved the son's upstairs computer to the closet (decided to salvage it for parts as needed), moved my old office computer upstairs cleared and cleaned

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You know how I'm always saying, "Get a mac, get a mac, get a mac, mac, mac?" (to the tune of Bethoveen's Fifth):well, the above video may convince you though I cannot! :-) Hat tip to Deb Raney for the link.I ordered a new Mac desktop the other day because my old one was beginning to stagger beneath the weight of the latest programs. I love it! Too cool.~~Angie

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This video reminds me of that crazy young man who lived with grizzlies . . . until he and his girlfriend were eaten by them. Shaking head here. Lovely to watch, but I wouldn't try it. Besides, my dogs are almost that big, and they're tame. Mostly. :-)~~Angie

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Oh, my. Yesterday was a strange day in terms of celebrity. First Farrah Fawcett dies. Then Michael Jackson (who is a wee bit younger than I am). And then I hear that Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick name their new (through a surrogate) twins: Marion Loretta Elwell and Tabitha Hodge Broderick. "Both Hodge and Elwell are family names on Parker's side," the statement explains. So . .

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