is here! Enjoy your barbecue and your gathering. Thank Mr. Maguire for creating this holiday back in 1882.
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Post a picture of yourself or avatar with some of the #IWSG Swag or Logo. Members with the most pride will win some prizes.
Third place – EBook of A Change of Mind and Other Stories by Nick Wilford, eBook of The Remnant by William Michael Davidson, eBook of Cling to God by Lynda R. Young, eBook of Already Home by Heather M. Gardner, and eBook of Dragon of the Stars by Alex. J. Cavanaugh.Second place – The entire eBook collection of the Totem series by Christine Rains, eBooks of Princess of Las Pulgas by C. Lee McKenzie, audio book of CassaSeries by Alex J. Cavanaugh, eBook of Black and White by Nick Wilford, and your choice eBook from J.L. Campbell.Grand prize winner – IWSG website interview, IWSG newsletter spotlight, IWSG pinned tweet for one week, C. Lee McKenzie’s Featured Follower for the month, the IWSG Goodreads book club eBook for October/November, a short chapter critique, and a pair of IWSG erasers.We have some great IWSG swag – pens, mugs, magnets, erasers, etc. Proceeds go to fund the upkeep of the IWSG site.
So stock up now.
The crops are in this month and I’m eating vegetables! The taste of those from garden to table is the reward for all that labor that started in March.
I’m going to have to catch all of this excitement on the run. I’m taking a break this month starting 27th and October. A trip back to France has been calling me for several years, so I’m packing and getting ready to take off. I’m no sooner back from France, than I’m off to Texas for a wedding. I’ve set up my #IWSG posts, and I’ll have to catch up with everyone when I return.
I’ll regale y’all with the details–mishaps (there’s always those), inspiring moments (I pray for these), and my new boots (gotta buy some in Austin this time).
Quote of the Week: “The most dangerous worldview is the worldview of those who have not viewed the world.” Alexander von Humboldt, Naturalist
Brandi Kosiner says
Woo, have fun on your trip!
Julie Flanders says
Wow have a great time in France! Looking forward to hearing about your adventures when you return. Take care and enjoy your break, Lee. 🙂
Nicola says
Congrats to all the winners.
Have a fab trip!!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks, Nicola. Great to have your visit here today.
Juneta Key says
Bon Voyage May your travels be full of Elan Vital.
Juneta @ Writer's Gambit
C. Lee McKenzie says
Merci!
Patricia Lynne says
France????? I'm so jealous! I'd love to go there one day because it's where my dad's side came from.
C. Lee McKenzie says
That would be fun, then. You have to do that.
Cathrina Constantine says
Can I crawl inside your suitcase?!
Have a safe and wonderful trip to France and a fun time at the Wedding in Texas!!!!
C. Lee McKenzie says
We can cut holes in the bottom and you can be my walk-on instead of my carry-on. 🙂
Annalisa Crawford says
The IWSG just keeps getting bigger and better. I almost regret having to drop out, but I really couldn't keep up with the blog-load it created. Maybe, one day…
C. Lee McKenzie says
I know you're welcome back any time!
Lynda Dietz says
A trip to France! Wonderful! If I had unlimited time and money, I would probably travel 3/4 of the year. Enjoy the time away!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Yes. Time and money are you need to take off and see the world.
Shooting Stars Mag says
Happy Labor Day! Oh wow- have fun in France. I've never been but I'd like to visit someday.
-Lauren
http://www.shootingstarsmag.net
C. Lee McKenzie says
Hope you can do that. I'm getting excited about my trip.
D Biswas says
I want me some of those veggies!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Tell me when to expect you and I'll gather enough for two!
Leslie S. Rose says
Have a fantastic trip. Eat as much cheese as you can handle. Safe travels.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Yes to the cheese and maybe a pastry or two. Either goes with wine or a good coffee, right?
Sandra Cox says
Hope you have the best vacay ever!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks, Sandra. I so need this break.
Kali Delamagente says
France–how fun. I've been once almost 45 years ago. You'll have to let us-all know what it's like there now!
C. Lee McKenzie says
I'd imagine there have been quite a few changes. I'll post some pictures.
Beverly Stowe McClure says
You are really busy, as usual. Have a wonderful time on your vacation. We'll be waiting to hear all about it when you return. And welcome to Texas. Stay away from the flooding. Yes, you must have boots. Your veggies look yummy. The contest sounds like fun. So much happening.
C. Lee McKenzie says
I'm hoping all will be well with poor Huston soon. What a terrible tragedy for the people and animals there.
I'll wave to you on my way overhead.
Birgit says
I love home grown veggies…they taste so much better. Your trip sounds like an amazing one and wishing you safe travels and hope to see pictures
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thank you, Brigit. Hope you're feeling better soon. Always enjoy my visits to your blog to see the films you're featuring.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks, Shady. I'll be excited to go and excited to return. I always come back a little different than when I left. I guess that's part of the excitement of traveling.
Spacer Guy says
Captain Picard is French, its gas how everyone speaks fluent English including his brother Robert and his wife in Star Trek TNG. Enjoy the break, hey maybe you'll even splash out on a mud fight!
C. Lee McKenzie says
One never knows!
DEZMOND says
I do ever so love me chard!
C. Lee McKenzie says
It's better than spinach, says Popeye!
Nick Wilford says
Have a fantastic break!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks, Nick. And good luck with that new book.
Donna K. Weaver says
Too fun about your trip. I hope you enjoy it. I loved mine to the UK.
C. Lee McKenzie says
I'll bet you did. Glad to see you back, Donna.
Elephant's Child says
Home grown vegies. Mmmm. Definitely a reward for the blood sweat and tears which go into the garden.
Enjoy your time away. You will be missed.
C. Lee McKenzie says
I'm wondering if I can actually not write when I'm taking this break. I'm starting to doubt it.
Elephant's Child says
If you enjoy it – do it.
Shady Del Knight says
Hi, Cheryl!
(Ever proofread a comment TWICE and then still find a typo after you publish it? 🙂
Your garden has yielded some delicious looking veggies. Zucchini and green beans are two of Mrs. Shady's favorite crops and she just made us a big batch of ham, potatoes and green beans.
So you're preparing to do some globetrotting, are you? I hope you have a wonderful time overseas and down Austin way when you return. I will miss you, Cheryl. Take care, dear friend!
Pat Hatt says
Great you can enjoy the veggies. Enjoy traveling about, two completely different spots indeed.
C. Lee McKenzie says
You know what they say about variety!
Barbara Fisher says
Those home-grown veggies look so good! Have fun in France and Texas and then come back safe and tell us all about. Those boots look amazing by the way.
C. Lee McKenzie says
It's time for some boots. Let's hope I can find me some.
Yvonne Ventresca says
Enjoy your break!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Need to pull out the suitcase!
The Cynical Sailor says
Home grown vegies – yum! Not having a garden is one of the things I miss about not living on land. I used to love growing and eating our own vegies.
C. Lee McKenzie says
There's always a trade-off, isn't there?
L. Diane Wolfe says
We've been enjoying vegetables from our garden. Nothing tastes better.
Paris and Texas will be like visiting two different planets. LOL
There have been a lot of swag orders lately which is great.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Two planets, indeed, but interesting. Great news on the swag.
Hilary Melton-Butcher says
Hi Lee – congratulations to all the entrants and winners. How wonderful that you're coming over here to good old France – enjoy your time … and then a wedding … you'll never be home to enjoy those veggies – they look good: well done there. Cheers and happy journeys – Hilary
C. Lee McKenzie says
I know what you mean about the veggies. I'm gobbling them up as fast as I can, but some will go to neighbors.
Bish Denham says
You're going to be in Austin?! So close. I wonder if there wouldn't be a possibility of meeting somewhere in between. Have wonderful visit to France!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Wow! That would be fun. Let's talk.
Heather R. Holden says
A trip to France?! How exciting! Never been there myself, but I have ancestors from there, so I've always been intrigued by the place. Hope you have fun during your break!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Hi Heather, and thanks for the good wishes.