Archive for February, 2010

Beautiful Trouble Publishing

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Hi Folks:

Authors Jeanie Johnson and Jayha Leigh have founded a new e- publishing company — Beautiful Trouble Publishing.  Go check it out. 


I Love…

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

 

"Life without love is like a tree without blosoms or fruit." - Kahlil Gibran

 

I suppose I’m on a roll with writing lists.  Here’s my list of things I love, which I may update periodically.  Do you have a list of things you love?  Feel free to share it in the comments section.  What are some of the things you love?  I wanna know.

Talking about Love — Happy Valentine’s Day!

Things I love:

  1. The early morning, when most of the city is still asleep
  2. Walking my dog
  3. Love
  4. The act of Love
  5. Hearing the words ‘I love you’ from a loved one
  6. Romance
  7. The act of Romance
  8. Sex with my man
  9. Making love to my man
  10. The smile of my amorous man
  11. The gleam in the eye of my amorous man
  12. Watching It’s a Wonderful Life around Christmas time
  13. Watching all versions of Scrooge around Christmas time
  14. A good movie
  15. Foreign films
  16. Old movies
  17. A good telenovela
  18. Brazilian telenovelas
  19. Brazilian music
  20. Zé Ramalho
  21. Jorge Aragão
  22. Djavan
  23. Musicals (Yeah, I do!) 
  24. The Sound of Music
  25. Julie Andrews
  26. Guys and Dolls
  27. Marlon Brando in Guys and Dolls
  28. The King and I
  29. Yul Brynner in The King and I (“Etc… Etc… Etc…”)
  30. Eating good food
  31. Eating decadent desserts
  32. Egypt
  33. Sailing down the Nile
  34. The pyramids
  35. Santorini
  36. Sunsets in Santorini
  37. Looking over the ocean from Santorini
  38. Italy
  39. New York City
  40. Sunrises in New York
  41. Hanging out with friends
  42. Making new friends
  43. Learning something new everyday
  44. Open blue skies
  45. Simple things
  46. Simple recipes
  47. Book stores
  48. A good book
  49. A really good book
  50. Mangoes (especially the green ones)
  51. Plantains
  52. Ox tails
  53. Coke with ice
  54. The taste of cilantro
  55. The scent of cilantro
  56. Chopping cilantro in the kitchen
  57. Vanilla
  58. Making my own vanilla extract
  59. Jasmine
  60. Rosewater
  61. Angel (T.V. series)
  62. Watching people do the Tango
  63. A slow quiet weekend
  64. Rice
  65. Cherries
  66. Popping bubble wrap
  67. Wrigley’s Doublemint gum
  68. My laptop
  69. My ipod
  70. My  iPaq (yeah, I know it’s outdated)
  71. Mesmerizing landscapes
  72. Hot chocolate on a freezing day
  73. Autumn
  74. The cool wind kissing my cheek on an autumn day
  75. The warm sun rays caressing my face on a cold autumn day
  76. Snuggling in bed on a cold day
  77. Brazilian music
  78. Black eyed Peas (Hip hop group)
  79. Where is the Love (Black Eyed Peas)
  80. One Tribe (Black Eyed Peas)
  81. La Nozze Di Figaro, K 492: No. 20 Duet:  Sull’aria… che Soave Zeffrietto
  82. The scene in The Shawshank Redemption where they play the above song
  83. Air ‘on the G string’ (Johann Sebastian Bach)
  84. If I Were Your Woman (Stephanie Mills)
  85. Music that makes me jump up and shake what my mama gave me
  86. Music that calms my soul
  87. My very first flute
  88. My red Crocs
  89. Baking
  90. Trying a new recipe
  91. Dogs
  92. Puppies
  93. Taking photos
  94. My readers
  95. Flowers (all kinds)
  96. Watching the city birds
  97. Watching T.V. court room reality-based shows :   The People’s Court, Judge Judy, Street Court
  98. Stepping into churches, especially when I travel – Lots of beautiful architecture and peaceful atmosphere
  99. Miracles
  100. My bed
  101. Sleeping
  102. Spices
  103. Hot pepper
  104. Aji Criollo (Ecuadorian hot sauce)
  105. Stories by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
  106. Love stories 

The Qualities for My Perfect Man

Monday, February 8th, 2010

Do you have a list of qualities that you’d want in a perfect mate?  Inspired by a friend who’d written her own list, I put together a list of qualities I’d like MY perfect man to have.  What would your perfect man (or woman) be like?  Feel free to share your list of qualities in the comments section.  I’d love to read it.

The Qualities for My Perfect Guy

  1. Is kind-hearted to animals.
  2. Is caring of others.
  3. Is giving.
  4. Is thoughtful.
  5. Is not afraid to cry.
  6. Is not afraid to laugh.
  7. Has a great laugh that makes me laugh along or at least smile.
  8. Notices the things I like.
  9. Notices the things I don’t like.
  10. Knows how to paint my toe nails.
  11. Knows how to give me a foot massage.
  12. Likes to put lotion on my body.
  13. Loves dogs.
  14. Loves my dogs.
  15. Loves our dogs.
  16. Won’t mind walking the dogs when I’m tired.
  17. Love kids.
  18. Loves me.
  19. Shows me that he loves me.
  20. Tells me that he loves me.
  21. Is comfortable with saying, “I love you” (Doesn’t have to say it 24/7).
  22. Loves to travel.
  23. Loves to explore.
  24. Loves to talk to me.
  25. Loves to listen to me.
  26. Likes to read my stories.
  27. Likes to help me experiment for my stories.
  28. Treats women with care and respect.
  29. Knows how to drive (since I don’t know how).
  30. Won’t mind driving me around anytime, anyplace.
  31. Is well-groomed.
  32. Knows how to dress for the occasion (knows when to wear jeans or a suit and tie).
  33. Knows and practices good hygiene.
  34. Is tall (6’3” or taller).
  35. Has dark hair and dark eyes.
  36. Is teddy bear/linebacker size.
  37. Is lovable like teddy bear.
  38. Knows how to be cool as a cucumber when needed.
  39. Knows how to work hard.
  40. Likes to play when the occasion calls for it.
  41. Knows how and when to relax.
  42. Knows how to be laid back.
  43. Is deliciously endowed in his nether regions.
  44. Knows what to do with what the good Lord gave him in his nether regions.
  45. Is a sensitive lover.
  46. Is a considerate lover.
  47. Is an awesome lover.
  48. Loves to have sex with me.
  49. Can’t get enough of me.
  50. Is a terrific kisser.
  51. Loves to kiss me.
  52. Makes my toes curl and my body tingle when he kisses me.
  53. Is rugged.
  54. Is earthy.
  55. Has a good sense of honor.
  56. Has a fair sense of justice.
  57. Always wants to make me happy.
  58. Believes in God.
  59. Is spiritual.
  60. Knows how to get along with others of different backgrounds.
  61. Knows how to give genuine compliments.
  62. Knows how to be romantic.
  63. Surprises me with thoughtful gifts.
  64. Loves to give me flowers.
  65. Loves to take long walks.
  66. Loves to sometimes hold hands.
  67. Loves to enjoy quiet evenings.
  68. Likes to go out.
  69. Is intelligent.
  70. Is well-spoken.
  71. An accent would be nice (but that’s optional).
  72. Will share in the household chores.
  73. Better yet, can get me a house cleaner (or chip in for one).
  74. Is confident.
  75. Is a hard worker.
  76. Makes decent money (doesn’t have to be rich but should be financially stable).
  77. Knows how to handle money properly.
  78. Loves what he does for work, doesn’t matter what the job is.
  79. Not afraid to work.
  80. Not afraid to do any kind of work to support self and family.
  81. Have a nice singing voice.
  82. Likes to sing.
  83. Likes to sing for me.
  84. Likes to whistle.
  85. Likes to whistle at me.
  86. Looks good in a cowboy hat (and nothing else).
  87. Looks good in cowboy boots (and nothing else).
  88. Holds family values important.
  89. Likes books.
  90. Likes movies.
  91. Likes a good story.
  92. Likes my stories.
  93. Likes to share his dreams with me.
  94. Likes to dream with me.
  95. Can be charming.
  96. Wants to do the dishes when I’m the one who cooks.
  97. Likes to cook with me.
  98. Likes to cook for me.
  99. Likes to eat anything I prepare.
  100. Is creative.
  101. Is devoted.
  102. Is independent.
  103. Is honest.
  104. Is respectful.
  105. Is reliable.
  106. Is passionate.
  107. Has and enjoys a good sense of humor.
  108. Has no criminal tendencies.
  109. Is concerned about good health but not obsessed.
  110. Is emotionally balanced.
  111. Is good with his hands.
  112. Is good with his fingers.
  113. Is good with his tongue.
  114. Has a hot voice that makes me smile and puts my body in overdrive when I hear it.
  115. Is educated (formally or from the School of Life).
  116. Causes me to get a nice tingly sensation when he touches me.
  117. Knows what he wants.
  118. Goes after what he wants.
  119. Normally gets what he wants.
  120. Knows how to put the toilet seat down after using it.