Day at the Shopping Extravaganza

Shopping Extravaganza It was an early morning for Don and me. Up at 5 a.m. and then head down to the Aquatic Center at 6 a.m. to set up my booth for the annual Shopping Extravaganza, an event sponsored by the Woman’s Network Exchange of Arizona to raise scholarship money for local women.

I shared a space with fellow Havasu author, Sharon Poppen.  It was my first time at the event. According to Sharon, it was a little quieter than prior Extravaganza’s–but we still had a good time, sold a few books, and chatted with some nice people.

Back home now, and if it doesn’t get too cold, we plan to head down to the lake this evening and watch the Annual Havasu Boat Parade of Lights.

Hope you have a great weekend!

Why the Senate’s Vote to Repeal Obamacare made me cry this morning.

Two Reasons to Live

This morning I cried when I read the Senate had voted to repeal Obamacare. This was after I read what would happen if they were actually successful. People like me—those with serious pre-existing conditions—could lose their medical coverage, even if we paid the entire premium without help from the government.

While I don’t like to get political on my blog, this is a real life and death situation for me. As a 3X cancer survivor, one who is not yet out of the woods, I really need my current medical coverage. There is no way I could pay for my monthly cancer meds and cover other medical expenses without insurance.

I don’t care if you are a Republican, Democrat, or Independent—I just wish you would urge the folks in congress to fix instead of a flat out repeal.  I’m afraid people like me, who could be left without coverage after a repeal, won’t have time to wait while congress fusses around and tries to come up with something to replace Obamacare after it is gone. Let’s be honest—they never did anything before, and since, all they have tried to do is trash what we now have.

Maybe I am being selfish. But the fact is, I really don’t want to die in the immediate future.

(Photo: Two reasons I want to live, my grandchildren.)

Come see me tomorrow at the Aquatic Center!

Come see me!

If you are going to be in Lake Havasu City this weekend, don’t forget to stop by the Aquatic Center for the Women’s Network Exchange of Arizona’s (WNEA) annual Shopping Extravaganza. Held in the Relic’s and Rod Room, the event runs from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 5th.  Local vendors will be selling all sorts of goodies for Christmas, along with raffle prizes, 50/50 drawing, and a silent auction. Rumor has it Santa will be making an appearance, so you’ll want to bring your kids and a camera.

I’ll be there with a few of my books–in paperback. Plus, I’ll be giving away recipe cards for The Green Thing–the house drink made famous at our family’s restaurant, The Road’s End Restaurant. I will also be giving away tickets for a free eBook. So please, stop by and say hi!

Hope to see you there!