Operation Restoration

To contribute to the Katrina relief effort, I have coordinated with churches in the Atlanta area to hold Operation Restoration. This is a day set aside to "beautify" and uplift those displaced by Katrina. We will have beauticians, nail techs and barbers on hand to bring back the glow the evacuees may need when looking for work in this new area. Cards will be distributed allowing persons one (1) free service. Please do not discount this as shameless promotion. Looking good on the outside also helps one feel better on the inside.

In addition, I am asking for book donations. No, you don't have to be an author just select a book you have enjoyed or one you just want to pass along. I do ask that you write an inspiring and uplifing message inside and sign your name beneath it. This adds to the power of positivity and they need all the positives they can get at this time. There is no restriction on the type of book you may mail. I'm taking them all. I'll let them decide what they want to read from the selections. I only asking for 1 book per person.

If you would like to be a part of this effort, please mail your book to:

Carriage and Coach Events
C/O Operation Restoration
415 Wayside Drive
Lawrenceville, GA 30045

I hope others will hold their own Operation Restorations in their areas. Thanks again!
To brighten your day, pick up a copy of Somewhere In America! www.somewhereinamerica.net.

Sydney
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Twists of Fates

I am always left in wonder at how fate works in our life. Fate has shown me that we really need to let the idea go that we actually can run and plan our lives. We think we are, but just use your head. If that were true, why does the reality always veer from the original plan. You wanted to marry a tall, dark, handsome educated man but ended up with a short, redhead with a GED but who loves you unconditionally. Go figure.

I know that in this literary arena, fate has sprinkled itself into my life. It was fate that lead me to Tina McKinney who introduced me to Carol King Brooks, my publicist. Carol "understands" my vision. She doesn't narrow my imaginations, she feeds them. We have and are conceiving some innovative ways to market me and its working. Now isn't that fate? I know you skeptics are saying just good timing. Pshaw!

I also read a great book, The Simple Touch of Fate. This is a masterpiece of true short stories which show fate in action. It touched my life and will do the same for yours. Here are the links:

Book site: www.thefatesite.com
And my review here:
Amazon reviews

Take care and hope you are more blessed today than yesterday!
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Katrina's aftermath

As the world has seen, Katrina cut a path of destruction through the southern states. Our community felt her vengeance but in most respects we were blessed. Yes, we were without--and many still are--electricity, water and gas. But we have them now, even though the gas is in short supply and the wait is long. Huge trees fell around the homes but none on top of houses. I lost siding and shingles but not enough damage to call the insurance company about. My brother is from NO and his house is under water. But their attitudes are good and insurance was plentiful. They seem to be viewing this as an opportunity to make a change--something they had been considering anyway.

Let us all take a moment to reflect on how blessed we truly are in our lives. Yes, you may not have the money you want or the companion to spend the rest of your life with, but if you are breathing, eating, seeing and able to cool down at will...you are very blessed.

My prayers go out to all the evacuees and others affected by this storm. I especially would ask that if anyone has seen or know the whereabouts of author, Vanessa Johnson or Ama, Louisiana, please post a reply. We haven't heard from her since before the storm.

God bless us all and lets channel our actions and thoughts to the positives versus the negatives. Like my mother always says, "You catch more flies with honey than vinegar." Our world has much wrong with it, but let us not add to the problem but show those in the dark a brighter path.

Be strong.