Lance, at 67, looks more his age than his wife, Stormy, with his short graying hair, nicely groomed salt and pepper mustache, and the wisdom of the years reflecting forth from soft brown eyes. It is often said, much to his chagrin, that he ‘robbed the cradle’ when he married Stormy. He is usually seen wearing button-down shirts and well creased slacks, but will occasionally don a polo shirt and jeans to fit the occasion. His clothes always fit quite nicely on his tall frame, and his black loafers are almost never seen without a spit-polished shine, a product of his years in the military. One only has to look at Lance to notice the fine military bearing about him from his many years of service in the U S Army.
His tanned skin is the result of his many hours spent beneath the hot Arizona sun caring for his prized rose garden.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Meet Stormy Winters--Part Two
Stormy is a native of Phoenix, Arizona where she lives with her husband, Lance, 67, along with a dog and two cats.
She and Lance have three grown, married children and three grandchildren. She is retired from a position in management, working in a government agency. Lance is retired Army and the two of them met years ago in a government setting.
Stormy and Lance have lived overseas for short periods of their married life, but haven’t had much time to check out the USA. That’s what retirement means for them. Stormy loves adding new charms to her bracelet and picks out a new one wherever they travel. She also loves reading mystery books, gardening, visiting family, and going to the movies. Lance says she is too nosey for her own good, but she says it is just her curious nature and concern for others.
Stormy comes from a rather humble background and beginnings. Her father and both grandfathers served their countries in the military. Her family was never rich in money, but rich in family and love for one another. She spent summers helping out on her grandfather’s farm and was taught the value of hard work.
Family lineage—Swedish, with a little German—born in USA.
She and Lance have three grown, married children and three grandchildren. She is retired from a position in management, working in a government agency. Lance is retired Army and the two of them met years ago in a government setting.
Stormy and Lance have lived overseas for short periods of their married life, but haven’t had much time to check out the USA. That’s what retirement means for them. Stormy loves adding new charms to her bracelet and picks out a new one wherever they travel. She also loves reading mystery books, gardening, visiting family, and going to the movies. Lance says she is too nosey for her own good, but she says it is just her curious nature and concern for others.
Stormy comes from a rather humble background and beginnings. Her father and both grandfathers served their countries in the military. Her family was never rich in money, but rich in family and love for one another. She spent summers helping out on her grandfather’s farm and was taught the value of hard work.
Family lineage—Swedish, with a little German—born in USA.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Meet Stormy Winters--Part One
Stormy recently celebrated her 65th birthday, but she doesn't look a day over 50. Smooth skin and lovely blue-gray eyes, framed by dark-blonde hair combed neatly into place, may attribute to this misconception. This delights her to no end to be thought of as a younger woman.
She wears lightly applied make-up, as she refuses to pile it on like "ladies of the evening." Her clothes usually consist of tailored shirts and pants, blues and browns being her favorite colors, accented by a pair of opened-toed sandals. Sometimes she’ll wear tennis shoes or hiking boots, but claims them to be ‘too hot and uncomfortable’ for every day use.
She usually will be seen using a walking stick as she goes about. due by an ever-so-slight limp from a hip operation she under went a few years before. Concerned with watching her weight, she is careful with what she eats, though has a hard time resisting sweet rolls, Mexican food, and ice cream. Over all she’s in fairly good health.
She wears lightly applied make-up, as she refuses to pile it on like "ladies of the evening." Her clothes usually consist of tailored shirts and pants, blues and browns being her favorite colors, accented by a pair of opened-toed sandals. Sometimes she’ll wear tennis shoes or hiking boots, but claims them to be ‘too hot and uncomfortable’ for every day use.
She usually will be seen using a walking stick as she goes about. due by an ever-so-slight limp from a hip operation she under went a few years before. Concerned with watching her weight, she is careful with what she eats, though has a hard time resisting sweet rolls, Mexican food, and ice cream. Over all she’s in fairly good health.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
I'm back!
After dealing with some family issues, I'm back and ready to roll.
I've been working harder than ever to finish the second novel in the Stormy Winters Mystery series. I almost gave up on it, but thanks to the ongoing encouragement from my editor, it's coming along at a much faster pace now. If you haven't read the first one yet, The Austin Fires, give it a read and let me know what you think. You'll find my e-mail address at the end of my bio page. And thanks to all of you that have been purchasing The Austin Fires electronically on Amazon!
I've been working harder than ever to finish the second novel in the Stormy Winters Mystery series. I almost gave up on it, but thanks to the ongoing encouragement from my editor, it's coming along at a much faster pace now. If you haven't read the first one yet, The Austin Fires, give it a read and let me know what you think. You'll find my e-mail address at the end of my bio page. And thanks to all of you that have been purchasing The Austin Fires electronically on Amazon!
Friday, December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas!
We've had a wonderful Christmas week blessed with calls and visits from our loving family and friends. Thank you for your friendship and love. I wish a great new year for all of you!
Friday, October 2, 2009
Helping out in Arizona!
I've been out here in Arizona for a little over two weeks now. I have a new grandson and I came back here to Sierra Vista (a nice,smaller city not far from the US/Mexico border)to help out with the baby and his two-year old brother. It has been a nice visit, though a little hot when the A/C went down for a few days.
Tomorrow I fly back to my home in San Antonio, and back to more serious writing time, with plenty of work to get done. I've been able to seek in a few minutes here and there, however, of novel writing while holding the new baby and chasing around the two-year old. Wow, is he ever a ball of energy! It's been a real workout for me!
My new children's book, Bugs Before Bedtime, has been delayed for a while longer as the illustrator has had a problem with his computer and will need more time to redo his work. This has been some what disappointing, but things will work out in the end. Please check back with me and keep an eye out for it!
Tomorrow I fly back to my home in San Antonio, and back to more serious writing time, with plenty of work to get done. I've been able to seek in a few minutes here and there, however, of novel writing while holding the new baby and chasing around the two-year old. Wow, is he ever a ball of energy! It's been a real workout for me!
My new children's book, Bugs Before Bedtime, has been delayed for a while longer as the illustrator has had a problem with his computer and will need more time to redo his work. This has been some what disappointing, but things will work out in the end. Please check back with me and keep an eye out for it!
Friday, August 7, 2009
Sizzilin' Summer!
It's a "hot time in the old town tonight" as they say, but not for the reasons that saying usually means. This whole summer has been one big heat wave followed by another, and another, and another, and....! If you've been following the news, or perhaps live in an area as we do plagued with this drought, you have seen the devastating results of its affects.
I love to garden! I always have. I love the connection I feel to nature and Mother Earth as I dig in the soil, plant new seeds or seedlings, or fresh from the nursery flowers or bushes. It makes my heart sing to watch them grow and bloom out as I tend to them.
But this year it has been difficult and disappointing to say the least. It has been a real struggle to keep anything alive in this terrible heat. We are on tight water restrictions here in San Antonio. We can still water our lawns once a week, but that may change soon as the drought worsens. We may soon be at stage 3 on restrictions.
But my problems are a drop in the bucket compared to what others are experiencing. Here in Texas many have lost their crops, their cattle ranches, their businesses. We are all praying for the much needed rain to come our way. I find it interesting that other areas of the country are having too much rain and are praying for it to lighten up. Please, send some of it our way, will you?
I love to garden! I always have. I love the connection I feel to nature and Mother Earth as I dig in the soil, plant new seeds or seedlings, or fresh from the nursery flowers or bushes. It makes my heart sing to watch them grow and bloom out as I tend to them.
But this year it has been difficult and disappointing to say the least. It has been a real struggle to keep anything alive in this terrible heat. We are on tight water restrictions here in San Antonio. We can still water our lawns once a week, but that may change soon as the drought worsens. We may soon be at stage 3 on restrictions.
But my problems are a drop in the bucket compared to what others are experiencing. Here in Texas many have lost their crops, their cattle ranches, their businesses. We are all praying for the much needed rain to come our way. I find it interesting that other areas of the country are having too much rain and are praying for it to lighten up. Please, send some of it our way, will you?
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