Beth Walker's Posts - CrimeSpace2024-03-29T15:18:43ZBeth Walkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/highlandwriterhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/60986378?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://crimespace.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=highlandwriter&xn_auth=noTEA AND SYNCHRONICITY???tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-06-11:537324:BlogPost:476952007-06-11T19:48:35.000ZBeth Walkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/highlandwriter
So, I'm sitting here pleased as punch with my new tea of choice.<br />
Yep, I drink tea. I also mainline Diet Mtn Dew and have an affinity for<br />
frozen coffee drinks, but, this post is about tea. <br></br>
<br></br>
Celestial Seasonings Tea.<br></br>
<br></br>
I love the little boxes the tea comes in, each one bursting with<br />
artwork and little side quotes. It's definitely tea for the soul. I<br />
remember years and years ago when I first found out about these teas. I<br />
thought they were really cool. Hippie tea, even. (Smile).…
So, I'm sitting here pleased as punch with my new tea of choice.<br />
Yep, I drink tea. I also mainline Diet Mtn Dew and have an affinity for<br />
frozen coffee drinks, but, this post is about tea. <br/>
<br/>
Celestial Seasonings Tea.<br/>
<br/>
I love the little boxes the tea comes in, each one bursting with<br />
artwork and little side quotes. It's definitely tea for the soul. I<br />
remember years and years ago when I first found out about these teas. I<br />
thought they were really cool. Hippie tea, even. (Smile). <br/>
<br/>
We certainly never had it in my house, growing up. We just had plain<br />
tea. (Oh, don't shudder!). As if tea could be plain. What I mean is we<br />
had the regular garden variety iced tea on hand all the time. Here in<br />
the south, that comes two ways, much to the amusement of the rest of<br />
the country: Sweet and Un-Sweet. (But, that's another story...)<br/>
<br/>
<br/>
I guess it's been a few years since I actually had any Celestial<br />
Seasonings Tea. I moved on to Arizona Teas, Tazo Teas, Green Teas, and<br />
probably my favorite, Peach Tea. <br/>
<br/>
<br/>
<br/>
So, today while I was shopping for comfort food, which had to include<br />
some mini orange chocolate balls, tapioca pudding and orange flavored<br />
cranberries, I foun d something new.<br/>
<br/>
New to me anyway...Celestial Seasonings Pear Flavored White Tea. I fell<br />
in love with the box...there are teapots and a siamese cat on the front<br />
that remind me of the cat I had for 11 years. So, in effect, I was<br />
going to buy the tea whether I drank it or not. <br/>
<br/>
And can honestly say, it's quite yummy. Just a hint of pear. Very light<br />
and refreshing. I don't know what it is about a simple cup of tea that<br />
is so soothing. <br/>
<br/>
So, here I am with my iced pear tea, and soon to be out of the<br />
oven cranberry orange muffins and a new pile of books to read. I'm<br />
tempted to pull off of the shelf one of Laura Child's Tea Shop<br />
mysteries. Very tempted. But, instead, I'll take stock of what I just<br />
found at the library:<br/>
<br/>
FEVER MOON by Carolyn Haines. (Love the title) <br/>
<br/>
<br/>
HUNTER'S MOON by Randy Wayne White (I see a trend, here. Even though<br />
the one has nothing to do with the other except for the moon. Glad to<br />
see a new Doc Ford mystery.<br/>
<br/>
THE NATURE OF MONSTERS by Clare Clark. Historical fiction. Looks to be a bit dark and lovely.<br/>
<br/>
REQUIEM FOR A DREAMER by Jo Bannister. Brodie Farrel delves into the world of show jumping to unravel a murder. <br/>
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And I've two non-fiction books waiting to be read:<br/>
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A LIFE IN SECRETS by Sara Helm. Explores the multi-layered life of Vera Atkins, a WWII spy. <br/>
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KATE THE WOMAN WHO WAS HEPBURN by William J. Mann. <br/>
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Then, there's to add to this list, my recently acquired books in paperback:<br/>
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THE MINERAL PALACE by Heide Julavits<br/>
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THE SINFUL SAFARI by Michael Killian<br/>
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TWO MYSTERIES by Joan Lowry Nixon. (The Other Side of Dark & The Name of the Game was Murder)<br/>
<br/>
AT THE EDGE by David Dun.<br/>
<br/>
THE POISON TREE by Tony Strong.<br/>
<br/>
SCAVENGER REEF by Laurence Shames.<br/>
<br/>
LEFT FOR DEAD by Kevin O'Brien.<br/>
<br/>
RIVER OF DARKNESS by Rennie Airth.<br/>
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AN INSTANCE OF THE FINGERPOST by Ian Pears. <br/>
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THE ROMAN PROPHECY and THE TEMPLAR LEGACY by Steve Berry. <br/>
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SO, now that I've more books to read than one could ever hope for...I'm off to not read but, WRITE!!!<br/>
<br/>
Yep. When I've done my word count for the day, I'll reward myself with some reading. :-)<br/>
<br/>
Cheers,<br/>
--highlandwriter<br/>
<br/>So Long, Crossing Jordan...tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-05-17:537324:BlogPost:388962007-05-17T00:12:49.000ZBeth Walkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/highlandwriter
Okay. So, I'm a Crossing Jordan fan. Have been since it first<br />
aired on tv. And tonight, it's lights out, so long, farewell. The final<br />
episode (as NBC chose to cancel the show) airs tonight. <br></br>
<br></br>
It was already the season finale'...and now, tonight's show is the last<br />
of the last. Sure, the show is already in sindication on A&E, but,<br />
it's not quite the same. No more new eppisodes to look forward to each<br />
week.<br></br>
<br></br>
So, to the cast and crew and everyone that made the show the…
Okay. So, I'm a Crossing Jordan fan. Have been since it first<br />
aired on tv. And tonight, it's lights out, so long, farewell. The final<br />
episode (as NBC chose to cancel the show) airs tonight. <br/>
<br/>
It was already the season finale'...and now, tonight's show is the last<br />
of the last. Sure, the show is already in sindication on A&E, but,<br />
it's not quite the same. No more new eppisodes to look forward to each<br />
week.<br/>
<br/>
So, to the cast and crew and everyone that made the show the wonderful show that it was, Thank you! And we want you back!!!<br/>
<br/>
<br/>
<br/>Weird Coincidences...tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-05-08:537324:BlogPost:326272007-05-08T01:19:57.000ZBeth Walkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/highlandwriter
Today, I have received not one, not two, but, <b>three</b> nudges to get writing! <br></br>
<br></br>
1. This morning in a non-writing related email, I read about a<br />
historical incident in Scotland that I'd previously researched on the<br />
web as a part of a potential storyline. It was something of a surprise<br />
to see the topic pop up on the screen without having done a search. <br></br>
<br></br>
<br></br>
2. A published writer took the time to add an encouraging post on my spot over at BookPlace. Thanks,…
Today, I have received not one, not two, but, <b>three</b> nudges to get writing! <br/>
<br/>
1. This morning in a non-writing related email, I read about a<br />
historical incident in Scotland that I'd previously researched on the<br />
web as a part of a potential storyline. It was something of a surprise<br />
to see the topic pop up on the screen without having done a search. <br/>
<br/>
<br/>
2. A published writer took the time to add an encouraging post on my spot over at BookPlace. Thanks, Newt.<br/>
<br/>
3. As I was signing in to CrimeSpace, just now, a strange and totally<br />
weird thing happend. The name I'd previously concocted for a main<br />
character appeared as those funky, twisting curly letters in one of<br />
those verifcation sign in boxes. (Que Twilight Zone music...) Wow.I<br />
just stared at it. And then, stared some more. <br/>
<br/>
I've heard of outward manifestations of inner thoughts and goals, but<br />
seeing those curling letters formed into a character name I'd come up<br />
with was downright spooky.<br/>
<br/>
Happy writing everyone. Or ah, murderous writing, as the case may be here on CrimeSpace. ;-)<br/>
<br/>BUMPS ALONG THE WRITING ROAD...tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-05-06:537324:BlogPost:320872007-05-06T22:05:14.000ZBeth Walkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/highlandwriter
Today I'm at least thinking about writing, but honestly, I've had<br />
a bit of a dry spell. The stories are there. In my head. They are just<br />
not on the page. Or in my word processing program. <br></br>
<br></br>
To help me through the hurdle I bought a handful of neat little<br />
journals and special pens last week at the office supply place. Okay.<br />
Who else can spend forever in the office supply? Hands?<br></br>
<br></br>
I love looking at all the paper stock and sorting through the pens and<br />
markers and looking at all…
Today I'm at least thinking about writing, but honestly, I've had<br />
a bit of a dry spell. The stories are there. In my head. They are just<br />
not on the page. Or in my word processing program. <br/>
<br/>
To help me through the hurdle I bought a handful of neat little<br />
journals and special pens last week at the office supply place. Okay.<br />
Who else can spend forever in the office supply? Hands?<br/>
<br/>
I love looking at all the paper stock and sorting through the pens and<br />
markers and looking at all the new ways theyve come up with to make a<br />
push pin (thumbtack) look appealing. Then it's over to the computer<br />
area to dream about my next laptop. And a stroll down the business<br />
forms aisle where they have all those neat receipt books and ledgers<br />
and stamps. It's almost like being in a candy store for me. Always love<br />
looking at the wares. <br/>
<br/>
And don't get me started on cardstores. I can spend hours in there, too!<br/>
<br/>
Anyway, I got all these new eye candy toys to help me write. Or feel<br />
better about writing. Oversized Pocket blank books: cardboard, edged in<br />
blue. And four BP Zebra ballpoint pens, also in blue. <br/>
<br/>
I love my new toys. :-)<br/>
<br/>
Take that, writer's block! (lol...)<br/>
<br/>
Cheers,<i><br/>
--highlandwriter</i><br/>Foot in the Door...tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-03-29:537324:BlogPost:149052007-03-29T03:12:13.000ZBeth Walkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/highlandwriter
Welcome to my crimespace place. Grab a cuppa, pull up a chair and enjoy.<br></br>
<br></br>
I write mysteries and romantic suspense and love to read. One of these days, one of my manuscripts will be published. :-)<br></br>
<br></br>
When I'm not writing or reading, I work in a bookstore. Whooo! Books. Books. Books.<br></br>
<br></br>
When I need a break from the books, I piddle on the violin.<br></br>
<br></br>
<br></br>
I also write about what I'm reading over on blogger.…
Welcome to my crimespace place. Grab a cuppa, pull up a chair and enjoy.<br/>
<br/>
I write mysteries and romantic suspense and love to read. One of these days, one of my manuscripts will be published. :-)<br/>
<br/>
When I'm not writing or reading, I work in a bookstore. Whooo! Books. Books. Books.<br/>
<br/>
When I need a break from the books, I piddle on the violin.<br/>
<br/>
<br/>
I also write about what I'm reading over on blogger. <a href="http://highlandwriter.blogspot.com">HIGHLANDWRITER</a>.<br/>
<br/>
<br/>
What are your favorite reads and why? Feel free to post 'em here.<br/>
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Thanks for stopping by.<br/>
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Cheers!<i><br/>
--highlandwriter</i><br/>