Thursday, August 31, 2006

Friends

Friends are the siblings that God forgot to give us. Unknown


It’s true. Many times throughout my life I have had friends who have made the going much easier. Some stayed, others moved on – but no less loved for no longer being here. Each filled a need at the time, essential parts of my soul nourished by their presence and support. I have made many such friends here on my blog, although I’ve only met one. That doesn’t matter a whole hell of a lot – the feelings are still there. We support each other, stroke when needed, cry when called for, hug just for the heck of it. And we laugh – long cleansing guffaws of healing laughter. One of my “sisters”, Brandy, sent me this beautiful cross-stitch. She made it herself. Isn’t it beautiful?

Happy Birthday Brandy!


On other news the heat wave seems to have let up for a while – I don’t trust that it’s entirely gone, but this reprieve is nice. The high today was 88 – with relatively low humidity. I can’t wait for Fall weather – highs in the 70s will be nice. My brain just shuts down in the summer; it hibernates and doesn’t come awake until the weather turns a bit chilly.

If you’ve visited my website, you know what I’m reading. So it’s your turn. What’s on your TBR pile?

21 comments:

Lis said...

Happy Birthday Brandy!

I've just started DELICIOUS by Julie Cohen (so looking forward to reading this!) and I'm hoping to pick up Nora's new one this week.

Brandy said...

Thank you for remembering my Birthday! Glad you liked the stitch. Your sentiments are returned , btw! *g*

Joely Sue Burkhart said...

Lovely cross-stitch!! Happy Birthday, Brandy!

On my TBR pile are a couple of Blazes, including The Shalvis one you blogged about recently.

First, though, some very serious writing on my part.

Michele said...

Happy B-Day , Brandy!

Bailey? What am I reading? I had no books left in my TBR pile until someone surprised the heck out of me and saved me from a bookless existance.

Gee, I wonder who that could be....*wink*

Thanks!

Hey, did you get my email(s)?

Hope your Wednesday was a fine one.

Christa said...

Happy Birthday Brandy!

I'm reading Forbidden Merger by Emilie Rose, the 10th book in the Elliotts series. Blackhawk's Betrayal by Barbara McCauley,The Morning-After proposal by Sheri WhiteFeather, Revenge of the Second Son by Sara Orwig and The Boss's Christmas Seduction. The October Desires. And of course Out of This World.

Christa said...

The Boss's Christmas Seduction is by Yvonne Lindsay. I am an hour ahead so it is midnight here. If I'm making these kinds of mistakes I think I should go to bed.

Anonymous said...

Happy B-day, Brandy!

The cross-stitching is absolutely lovely.

Minna said...

Happy Birthday Brandy!

On my TBR pile there is a book I found from a bookstore yesterday. It's called Bones Buried Deep. It's written by Max Allan Collins and the book features the character of Tempe Brennan that was created by Kathy Reichs. Oh, yeah, the book is also based on the tv series Bones. On my TBR pile there are also some Desire books.

Unknown said...

Happy Birthday Brandy! Love the cross-stitch.

I'm currently reading 'Run for Home' by Sheila Quigley. Next on the tottering TBR pile is 'One Shot' by Lee Child, then 'Solo' by Jill Mansell. Oh, if only there were more hours in the day...

Scott said...

I feel fortunate to have all by blog friends too, and always think about the friends I've had and have. That's the stuff of life.

Denise McDonald said...

Happy Birthday Brandy!

my TBR - is pretty much everything - I have only read three books in the last few months and it is a series, the first book of which (The royal brotherhood by Sabrina Jeffries) I had already read a couple of years ago.

Carol M said...

Happy Birthday, Brandy!

I'm in the process of reading Nora's In Death books. I just finished reading Remember When.

Bailey Stewart said...

Sorry kids, the morning with mom is deteriorating, I don't know if I'll get any blogging done today.

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Brandy! The cross-stitch is beautiful!

I'll finish Deep Breath by Alison Kent this afternoon. I'm Watching You by Karen Rose is up next.

Anonymous said...

Right now, I'm reading DEAD MIDNIGHT by Marcia Muller. Then I've got two Stephen Coonts books and 12 SHARP by Janet Evanovich.

Anonymous said...

Happy B'day Brandy!

I'm finally reading Harry Potter book 6 and PLAYER.

And when I sit with Mary, I get to read CLOSER. When will you be needing to run errands again? :)

Melissa Amateis said...

Happy birthday, Brandy!!! Beautiful cross-stitch!

Next on my TBR pile: JoAnn Ross's "Out of the Mist"

Meretta said...

Happy Birthday Brandy!!

The TBR pile is huge. But first up are...WHAT GOES WITH RED ANYWAY (Stevi Mittman) and LORD PERFECT (Loretta Chase).

Anonymous said...

Happy B-day Brandy! What great cross-stitch (never could get the hang of it).

I picked up a book over the weekend for research on my paranormals. Not much juicy about that, until I can twist it all around ;)

Brandy said...

Thanks for the birthday wishes everybody.

catslady said...

Happy Birthday Brandy.

I just finished The Real Deal by Lucy Monroe and finally started The DaVinci Code.