Party Pizzazz blogger, Mary Emma Allen has stories featured in the new release, Eternally Yours, an anthology of poetry, light essays, devotions and meditations, edited by Mary Ellen Grisham and published by Xulon Press.
Featuring some of the best Christian writers on the Internet, this book represents work that has appeared in the Eternal Ink E-zine since it’s inception in 1999.
In addition, Mary gives presentations and teaches workshops at schools, libraries, writers’ conferences, and for other groups. Some of her talks include topics such as Alzheimer's and caregiving, quilt history and quiltmaking, New Hampshire history, and writing.
I was pleased when Ms. Grisham selected some of my stories for inclusion in this anthology. It's exciting to encourage and inspire others with my writing.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Tea Parties Resembling the Boston Type
Tea parties take on many aspects as we learn tea can be a beverage for drinking or one that denotes a protest. Tea has been used both ways in American history...an actual beverage or a symbolic one.
Today, tea parties are brewing as a protest against President Obama's policies, reminiscent of the Boston Tea Party, when colonists rebelled against British rule and taxation without representation. Tea parties are cropping up all over the U.S.A. as citizens speak out against policies that will lead to greater taxation.
The power of tea! A calming beverage when you're stressed, a social beverage for gatherings among friends or a symbolic one with overtures of protest as exhibited by the American colonists and citizens today.
Groundswell of Obama Opposition Called a "Tea Party"
More Tea Parties Are Brewing Along with Investigations into Obama's Birth
Today, tea parties are brewing as a protest against President Obama's policies, reminiscent of the Boston Tea Party, when colonists rebelled against British rule and taxation without representation. Tea parties are cropping up all over the U.S.A. as citizens speak out against policies that will lead to greater taxation.
The power of tea! A calming beverage when you're stressed, a social beverage for gatherings among friends or a symbolic one with overtures of protest as exhibited by the American colonists and citizens today.
Groundswell of Obama Opposition Called a "Tea Party"
More Tea Parties Are Brewing Along with Investigations into Obama's Birth
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Party Fare from the Food Bloggers
The Food Bloggers are a group of us who write about food, recipes and related topics. I hope you enjoy our selection this week. Some of these might work for party fare.
A Homemade Fruit and Yogurt Parfait Use fresh or frozen fruit to make a midwinter healthy treat.
Busy Family Meals The best chocolate cookies Cyndi has ever had. Ever!
Butterfinger Buzz A review of Nestle's new caffeinated candy bar -- a twist on an old favorite!
Cooking Gadgets Cyndi has two Smith's Edge knife sharpeners to give away this weekend!
Mardi Gras Cocktail Recipe A delicious recipe for your Mardi Gras celebration
Quilled Pastry Hearts with Key Lime Curd You can make quilled hearts out of paper or get really creative and make them from frozen puff pastry.
School Lunch Variations Mary Emma at Country Kitchen chats about school lunches past and present and gives you a recipe for Mayonnaise Cake.
A Homemade Fruit and Yogurt Parfait Use fresh or frozen fruit to make a midwinter healthy treat.
Busy Family Meals The best chocolate cookies Cyndi has ever had. Ever!
Butterfinger Buzz A review of Nestle's new caffeinated candy bar -- a twist on an old favorite!
Cooking Gadgets Cyndi has two Smith's Edge knife sharpeners to give away this weekend!
Mardi Gras Cocktail Recipe A delicious recipe for your Mardi Gras celebration
Quilled Pastry Hearts with Key Lime Curd You can make quilled hearts out of paper or get really creative and make them from frozen puff pastry.
School Lunch Variations Mary Emma at Country Kitchen chats about school lunches past and present and gives you a recipe for Mayonnaise Cake.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Happy Valentine's Day from Party Pizzazz
Happy Valentine's Day!
May this be a special day for you.
We have been enjoying Valentine's Day flowers, cards and candy. This was a fun day at school yesterday with the Valentine parties.
Today the children in our household are enjoying it, too.
As far as tea...I've been drinking Assam tea today.
May this be a special day for you.
We have been enjoying Valentine's Day flowers, cards and candy. This was a fun day at school yesterday with the Valentine parties.
Today the children in our household are enjoying it, too.
As far as tea...I've been drinking Assam tea today.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Obama Popularizes Tea
Apparently Obama prefers tea, hot and cold, to other beverages. Will this increase tea drinking and tea sales? Will it popularize tea parties or the serving of this beverage at other parties and events?
According to the Bigelow Tea blog, President Obama Favors Organic Tea, especially chilled Berry Teas. So they and other tea companies apparently are introducing new organics.
Now I have questions...How are organic teas different? What's so special? Where are they raised? How are they processed?
If you have answers, let me know.
According to the Bigelow Tea blog, President Obama Favors Organic Tea, especially chilled Berry Teas. So they and other tea companies apparently are introducing new organics.
Now I have questions...How are organic teas different? What's so special? Where are they raised? How are they processed?
If you have answers, let me know.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Flowers For Valentine's Day?
A friend who works in a florist department of a supermarket as a floral designer says that Valentine's Day is the biggest and busiest "flower" day of the year. It starts for them at least two weeks before Valentine's Day when the flowers start coming in.
They must prep the flowers, getting rid of leaves and stems and preparing them for bouquets and arrangements. They must make sure they have enough vases and Valentine related decorations and embellishments.
My friend is very creative, so she's often requested to design special arrangements using her ideas. Flower arranging is an art and not simply putting a mass of flowers into a vase in a hodge podge way.
Silk flowers also are in style and popular because they'll save. Some florest departments work with these, too. However, look for craftspeople who specialize in silk flowers for special occasions.
Craft stores also usually handle silk flowers. They may even hold classes on silk flower arranging.
Are you including flowers into your plans this Valentine's Day...either to give as a gift or to decorate your party?
They must prep the flowers, getting rid of leaves and stems and preparing them for bouquets and arrangements. They must make sure they have enough vases and Valentine related decorations and embellishments.
My friend is very creative, so she's often requested to design special arrangements using her ideas. Flower arranging is an art and not simply putting a mass of flowers into a vase in a hodge podge way.
Silk flowers also are in style and popular because they'll save. Some florest departments work with these, too. However, look for craftspeople who specialize in silk flowers for special occasions.
Craft stores also usually handle silk flowers. They may even hold classes on silk flower arranging.
Are you including flowers into your plans this Valentine's Day...either to give as a gift or to decorate your party?
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Valentine Party Ideas
What are you doing for Valentine's Day? Are you planning any parties? This was an exciting time when I was a youngster, with parties at school and at home. My mom made this an occasion for us four children, even though she was busy with farm work and housework.
The schools still have Valentine parties. Where I substitute teach, the youngsters in grades K-5 are looking forward to a special afternoon on the day before Valentine's Day because they won't be in school on the 14th.
Adults often celebrate with a special dinner for two, giving flowers and gifts. A friend, who works in a florist shop, says this is the busiest day of the year for them. They start preparing and taking orders two weeks ahead.
What are you doing for Valentine's Day in your family and your life?
The schools still have Valentine parties. Where I substitute teach, the youngsters in grades K-5 are looking forward to a special afternoon on the day before Valentine's Day because they won't be in school on the 14th.
Adults often celebrate with a special dinner for two, giving flowers and gifts. A friend, who works in a florist shop, says this is the busiest day of the year for them. They start preparing and taking orders two weeks ahead.
What are you doing for Valentine's Day in your family and your life?
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)