Friday, January 1, 2021

I Won a Book from Judy Young

 Author Judy Young: Nov, I had a contest through the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. It was supposed to end the last day of the month but was extended by SCBWI to Dec. 15. And then, life and the holidays got in the way and I never announced the winner. But now, I want to announce that Mary Nida Smith is the WINNER of an autographed copy of book three in The Wild World of Buck Bray series: The Wolves of Slough Creek. Congrats, Mary!!! (Please message me your mailing address so I can get the book to you!) ttps://www.facebook.com/judy.young.7712

Thursday, December 24, 2020

J Patrick Lewis The Poetry of US

 https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/j-patrick-lewis J. Patrick Lewis is the editor, of  The Poetry of US, that I had the honor to be requested by Patrick to write a poem about ARKANSAS for this wonderful "Coffee table book." Make a wonderful gift throughout the year.

Thursday, November 12, 2020

 https://submarinestories.blogspot.com/2017/0https://submarinestories.blogspot.com/2017/04/al-konetzni-jr.html4/al-konetzni-jr.html

I just received this special book review from "Big AL the Sailor's Pal." Thank you Sir.
30 March 2017
Dear Mary,
I just finished reading “Heroes Beneath the Waves”! What a wonderful tribute to our Submarine Veterans and Our Greatest Generation!!
You have collected a wonderful assortment of submarine stories that truly tell the “rest of the story.” Thank you so very much!
The importance of your book rest in the fact that those American Sailor were able to tell their “story.” Your book completes the vivid history of our Submarine Force.
Thanks so much for your most wonderful efforts. Please know that your book
has been a highlight of my association with SubVets of WWII over so many years.
Warm regards & thanks so much,
Al Konetzni, JR,
Vice Admiral, US NAVY (Retired)

The Poem, "Windows."

 https://davidlharrison.wordpress.com/category/mary-nida-smith/page/4/

 https://www.audible.com/pd/Heroes-Beneath-the-Waves-Audiobook/B01ATPCEJU

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Christmas Arrangements - Table Center Pieces.

 Christmas arrangements when you live in the county - you create your own by using dried weeds and grasses and a little paint. Enjoy!

Sorry, I goofed, this was suppose to have been posted on -Nida Crafts and Recycling.