It sure is hot here during the day! It must be getting closer to fall though because it is cooler in the mornings. Nugent is outside now, unwilling to come back inside the house. It's been so hot during the day, so he is loving these cooler mornings. He's wet from dew and barking and chasing anything that moves. He's having a ball!

Hey, while you're inside trying to keep cool, why not do some reading? Bop on over to my blog: www.bearinglife.blogspot.com. Leave your comments too. Others enjoy reading the comments you leave. Be sure to check out "Bound to be free" - a popular one about Nugent. Also, be sure to leave your input about the "Thoughts to ponder." My pastor even stopped by with his thoughts on my question. My grandparents celebrated their 65th anniversary too - be sure to leave them some love.

Hope everyone is adjusting to the fall routines again. Kids, are you excited to be back to school? Teachers, are you excited to be back to school? Parents, are you excited they're all back to school? Drop me a line to let me know how it's going.

My kids make fun of me every year when they go back to school because I get so upset. I like having them home with no schedule all summer. Sigh. But thankfully, they're all three doing well in their new classes. They're also happy this year because for the first time ever, I forgot to take a first day of school picture! AH! They said nothing to remind me and cheered when I finally realized the missed opportunity!

Don't miss your opportunity to take advantage of the Back to School sale, which ends September 25. If you need a refresher, email me at paulab07@paulafblevins.com, and I'll send you another flyer.

Have you been reading or writing this summer? I have finally started the Harry Potter books. I can't seem to get my hands on Book 4 though. Writing ideas are flowing again too! Woo hoo! Queries, book proposals, and short stories are all making their way out of my computer to potential publishers. Here's hoping!

Oh, speaking of writing - several of you took on my challenge to write a short story or poem for the upcoming Chicken Soup books. I am SOOO proud of you!! Keep me posted. How about the rest of you? Get your story out there. Visit the writing aids page at www.paulafblevins.com for ideas and deadlines.

Can't wait to hear from you!

Paula
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Email: paulab07@paulafblevins.com
Blog: www.bearinglife.blogspot.com