"It seems that every city we hit punched us back " Bonnie recalls a lifetime of journeys in this way. Maybe, the lady needs a retreat from her vacations Many people have hitches, glitches, and snafus during the best planned vacations. This novel is the second in a fictional book series that explores life's transitions and the need for a good break from the realities of the human experience. Each journey is slanted in a humorous way Welcome to Ruthie and Bonnie's coffee clutch. Be warned These friends may just grab hold of you permanently

Equal pay for equal work? It all works out by the end, right? While the rest of the world unknowingly sat on the threshold of home computers and the Internet, I helped build some of that telecommunications infrastructure. That career choice rebuilt me including my frame of mind. After naively majoring in software, computer programming, I secured a job. In that technology, the guys weren't totally ready for me to 'break the ceiling.' I landed in that field when society still believed that math and logic skills were born in men, only. In short, my narrative takes you down my career path and memory lane in an extremely exaggerated fashion, or does it? While reading this hysterical, I mean historical novel, keep in mind that I might have made it all up. Some of my ex-management and employers might suggest that I exaggerated. If you agree with those guys, that becomes their exoneration from the 'group of men behaving badly' that I refer to as 'the good ole boys'. My goal is to give the reader a glimpse of the past- my past. In briefs, I mean in short, I'll allow the court of popular opinion to decide the merits of my case against some, but not all, men.

WHY Queue the Exorcist In this book, take a JOURNEY with me on the trip of a lifetime to find out what that Delivery Minister has to say about my life's encounters. Read about all the consequences of that day I stumbled at Blue Springs. The moral of this story comes over the radio right before my fall, "Don't stop believing " In short, while wandering through a local park, I encounter an unfriendly spirit- naively commanding it to leave the children alone. Years later, at that very same spot, I'm tossed like a rag doll requiring an ambulance once the mayhem completes. My daughter felt the disturbance in her soul -a premonition? Thus, she witnesses my accident as she turns back towards me that day. What threw me for a loop reshaping my destiny? Can the deliverance minister (exorcist) God places in my pathway shed some light? This tale, also, covers my second ER visit thirty days later. Was the heat and swelling in my arm signaling infection and possible amputation? Find out what God did that day to recover my arm while building my trust that HE remained in control of these events. My story describes my circumstances as well as being the sequel to "Mom's on the Roof and I Can't Get Her Down." Mom's tale describes her trip to Heaven and back (then back to Paradise). That story not only covers her NDE full of miracle moments but it's filled with prophecy that fulfilled before and after that book's copyright date. Mom's story is a spiritual faith healing journey while "My ArmOR" completes my healing including physically resulting from my trip. These things changed my life forever. Come along on my journey through both books; venture from the rooftop to Paradise and back coming face to face with my reality as you read this two part series-if your dare. Looking into the future- "In Search of THE JOHN" (my working title) will disclose John's role in my family saga and life.

This is a TRUE LOVE story, or is it? Once upon a time, Helen fell in love with a Rock Star but not his lifestyle. So, she left him for another man. Was her decision the best one for her? Did she leave her soul mate behind? Years later, Helen finds herself single, again; and her first love is unattached as well. After their reunion, she wonders, 'Is it true love or all just an illusion?' One more wrench in this almost perfect relationship is that one of them may have contracted HIV. If they reunite, how will they handle that dilemma? As she titters on the brink, will he let her vanish from his life, again? Come on their 'flight of fancy' as they make 'The Choice' to stay together or not

IT'S A LOVE STORY, right? Then, what drove Annette to kill the person she loved? Read 'Her Story' to uncover some truth AND- did Darin really murder someone? What really happened to his loving wife and daughter? Dig into his version of 'His Story.' How much of this saga is truth and how much remains the family's fiction? Read more to unearth the truth By the end, you may be able to decide what is real and what is real surreal

Is it always wise to tie The Knot? What's love got to do with it, anyway? This is the first novel in a fictional book series entitled 'Life's Crazy' that explores life's transitions. This novel delves into the fairytales surrounding Holy Matrimony and monogamy. It goes from the fantasy proposal and wedding through the reality of marriage- but in a humorous way Welcome to Ruthie and Bonnie's coffee clutch. Be warned These friends may just grab hold of you permanently

Can you survive on your own while alone in nature? In this book, a five year old, with the help of her grandma, discusses how to survive wild things in Florida. The story, also, reveals how to live through potential natural disasters. It's all in this picture book.

Do you believe in living, breathing ANGELS? This story may convince you they exist. Enjoy the miracles that The Evans Terrace Girls invoke. This is a true story. In approximately 110 homes in an enclave of Lake Mary within a few years, seven or more parents died of unrelated situations including car accidents, cancers, and other unexpected events. As people mourned and grieved, rumors started of a curse on the land; the neighborhood children feared their parents were next to leave for the afterlife. Suddenly, a lemonade stand catapulted some of the young girls to lead their peers and the adults out of grief; they witnessed many minor miracles through this action. What brought on the proverbial lemonade stand? After another dad dies, the kids were told by peers that our subdivision was CURSED The children- already leery- felt panicked any time a father or mothers left their sight. Their parents attempted to arrange grief counseling into their elementary school. The counselors volunteered services; however, this story took place a few years before events such as Columbine High School. Not understanding the implications of the many deaths on her system, the principal thwarted these efforts. THE CHILDREN AND THEIR PEERS NEEDED GROUP INTERVENTION Finally, God showed the way out of grief and how to bring back a semblance of 'normal, everyday life.' A simple and cliche LEMONADE STAND was the start of HIS guidance The proceeds bought groceries for a family that just lost their dad. The children's works of love brought about many minor miracles that are shared by telling you their story. This is the true story of how these girls' efforts help their community through the grieving process. Did these girls find a way to end the NEIGHBORHOOD'S curse and grief? Let's just say, "Hopefully, this tale will inspire others suffering loss to take up a cause and take back control of their own life." This book is a must read for anyone grieving.

"I'm no Helen Keller " The narrator tells the reader early in this saga. WHY? A doctor's experiments gave her sight just before school age. HOWEVER, "It's NOT like the movies depict You don't just wake up form 'landmark eye surgery' and see clearly." This novel is based on a true story. In reality, Hope's physical disabilities start by slowing her learning and chances at 'the good life' that education provides. Compounding her sight issues, her dad suffers with bipolar disorder wreaking havoc on her family life? Will Hope break her dysfunctional chains? What miracle- of medicine or faith- changes the direction of her life? Does this girl ever gain vision? Is it physical or spiritual? Why does Hope's story even matter? In spite of all her issues, this girl finds ways to rise to any occasion by stooping to honor other BEINGS- especially her image of God. What is THE VISION that sustains her? Do her thoughts keep her sane, or is this lady lost in her own imagination? Does she ever succeed in life? Find out through this book. Or- at the very least, BE INSPIRED Find your vision by gaining sight and insight COME ON BUY this book.

Will Frasier be welcome into your home and family before The Christmas Season ends? Frasier the Fir is perfect but has a hard time fitting in with any family. He pines away longing to be decorated in a cozy Christmas setting. Find out if he gets his heart's desire. This children's book was inspired by true stories at a Christmas Tree Lot. The pines were Frasier Firs from Virginia. This book was written for elementary age children to enjoy reading a fir's life story from start to THE END This book is the first in a trilogy series. (FYI... Holi-Daze is a combined anthology of "Frasier the Fir is Forever Green," "An Easter Tale," and "Just ME.")

WHO WANTS TO BE THE EASTER BUNNY? In this children's story, Hopalong is a happy go lucky klutzy rabbit. He attempts to win a contest that would make him that rabbit's substitute. A happy accident occurs, which may or may not give him his wish. Find out inside the covers of this children's book This book is the first in a trilogy series. FYI... "Holi-Daze" is a combined anthology of "Frasier the Fir is Forever Green," "An Easter Tale," and "Just ME.")

*** This project becomes a vehicle to publicize the plight of some USA kids that need free or reduced breakfasts as well as lunches and dinners. *** My students and I call our efforts The GNAW Project, which stands for Granola bars, Nuts, Apple sauce, and Water to be purchased and given to their peers in need. *** Special note- cash from the ROYALTIES of this book go to the GNAW Project. Plus, any monetary gifts based on this books received by Cynthia Meyers-Hanson will go to feed homeless or impoverished children. ***