The Lit Chicks...
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The Wordsmiths of Sand Mountain...
The "Original" Literary Ladies associated with this "Lit Group" were Gay Martin, Alice Duckett and Shirley W. Mitchell. They met for years until their unique & different Lifestyles slowed. Then, because of renewed associations with a couple of other friends, enter two more Literary Ladies - Barbara Eubanks and Lori Boatfield !
In the fall of 2005, the Ladies met and agreed they needed a Literary Support Group – a critique group. That idea became a reality when these five local authors began meeting once a month. Hence, they then had to come up with a name for the Group !
They now call themselves "THE LIT CHICKS"... No-o-o, it’s not what you think. We are all sober, dignified (well, for the most part) ladies. LIT refers to our common bond - a literary interest. More specifically, we are all authors, wordsmiths - Gay Martin, a well-known, well-established food and travel author; Alice Duckett, formerly from Albertville, now living in Anniston, has written for several newspapers, including The Gadsden Times; Shirley Mitchell, an author who not only writes about making the most of life at any age, but one who lives out her words; Barbara Eubanks, an author who blends devotions with humor and a Christian humorist who tells audiences that God wants them to be happy, and Lori Boatfield, a talented essayist and a great novelist-in-the-making, bring a plethora of ideas and interesting pieces of writing to each meeting, We have found great strength and encouragement for our individual literary endeavors and development for our talents by listening to and sharing with each other.
No group of Southern Ladies can have a meeting without involving food ! The Lit Chicks are no different. As we rotate the site of our meeting among the homes of the members, we not only look forward to being sounding-boards for each others work-in-progress, but we delight in, and look forward to, the great refreshments (which now have evolved into full gourmet meals) the hostess provides.
How nice it is to have this comfortable haven to freely share successes without appearing braggadocios, to unburden stresses and personal crises without being labeled whiners, to criticize without being mean-spirited, and to accept criticisms with great appreciation, for these are the stones on which we sharpen our writing skills !
In the fall of 2005, the Ladies met and agreed they needed a Literary Support Group – a critique group. That idea became a reality when these five local authors began meeting once a month. Hence, they then had to come up with a name for the Group !
They now call themselves "THE LIT CHICKS"... No-o-o, it’s not what you think. We are all sober, dignified (well, for the most part) ladies. LIT refers to our common bond - a literary interest. More specifically, we are all authors, wordsmiths - Gay Martin, a well-known, well-established food and travel author; Alice Duckett, formerly from Albertville, now living in Anniston, has written for several newspapers, including The Gadsden Times; Shirley Mitchell, an author who not only writes about making the most of life at any age, but one who lives out her words; Barbara Eubanks, an author who blends devotions with humor and a Christian humorist who tells audiences that God wants them to be happy, and Lori Boatfield, a talented essayist and a great novelist-in-the-making, bring a plethora of ideas and interesting pieces of writing to each meeting, We have found great strength and encouragement for our individual literary endeavors and development for our talents by listening to and sharing with each other.
No group of Southern Ladies can have a meeting without involving food ! The Lit Chicks are no different. As we rotate the site of our meeting among the homes of the members, we not only look forward to being sounding-boards for each others work-in-progress, but we delight in, and look forward to, the great refreshments (which now have evolved into full gourmet meals) the hostess provides.
How nice it is to have this comfortable haven to freely share successes without appearing braggadocios, to unburden stresses and personal crises without being labeled whiners, to criticize without being mean-spirited, and to accept criticisms with great appreciation, for these are the stones on which we sharpen our writing skills !
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Lit Chick Gay Martin...
"As a student teacher at Albertville High School, I was lucky to have Barbara Eubanks as my supervising teacher," said Gay Martin. "She inspired me (and our students) in the classroom, and she continues to inspire me with her writing. In fact, largely because of her encouraging words, I am now embarking on a fiction project--quite a departure from my usual travel writing." Her guidebooks, "Alabama Off the Beaten Path" and "Louisiana Off the Beaten Path" (The Globe Pequot Press) are in their 8th editions. In this second edition of Alabama's Historic Restaurants and Their Recipes, you'll find 50 restaurants that are housed in buildings at least 50 years old. In addition to a description of the restaurant's building, decor, and cuisine, each entry includes 2-3 recipes from that establishment. Gay Martin is a member of Society of American Travel Writers and the International Food, Wine, and Travel Writers Association .
Look for Gay’s latest essay in "Chicken Soup for the Wine Lover’s Soul"!
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Lit Chick Shirley W. Mitchell...
My mission is to encourage Women 50 years and older in "Aging Outside the Box®" with Power, Style and Vitality" through the Power of Jesus Christ. I am a National Author/Writer/Syndicated Columnist/Speaker and Celebrity Radio Talk Show Host, having published 5 books - The Christian Writer's Diary, The Beauty of Being God's Woman, Spiritual Sparks for Busy Women, and my two current ones we are promoting, "Fabulous after 50®-Finding Fulfillment for Tomorrow" and "Sensational after 60®-Loving Life All Over Again"; and am a Co-Author of 3 books, "Love Notes for Mom", "Love Notes for Dad" and "101 Great Ways To Improve Your Life". I have had a weekly newspaper Column in the Sand Mountain Reporter for the past 19 years called, "Fabulous after Fifty™", and a Syndicated On-Line Column at, "Spiritual Sparks for Baby Boomers™". I am also a regular Contributing Columnist for Senior Lifestyle Magazine, Senior Evangelism Partnership and Passionate for Life Magazine. Shirley also has an On-Line Newsletter at Passionate Sparks™, and an On-Line Event Website where she Showcases information on Completed Events at Fabulous after Fifty™-The Memories. We also have three Promotional Sites at Ageless Living™, Endless Energy™, and Aging Outside the Box® Info. We have a Women's Site at Aging Outside the Box® Women. Shirley is a member of the Senior Approve System, American Business Womens Association, Marshall County Business and Professional Women, Diva Web of Fame, National Association for Female Executives and the Red Hat Society. She is a Dale Carnegie graduate and a Competent Toastmaster with Toastmasters International.
Joining MyExpertSolution is Shirley W. Mitchell, an Aging and Longevity Expert, who will be glad to answer any questions you might have on Aging, Baby Boomers, Senior's and Senior Lifestyles, Healthy Lifestyles and Longevity Issues. Come try us today !
She is the Celebrity Radio Talk Show Host of the Syndicated Radio Show "Aging Outside the Box®" on the LA Talk Radio Network - a Weekly One-Hour LIVE Broadcast Syndicated Radio Show. Listen in Every Thursday Night at 2PM-AHST, 3PM-AKST, 4-PM-PST, 5PM-MST, 6PM-CST, 7PM-EST and 8PM-AST, and the "Aging Outside the Box® - Christian Spiritual Sparks™" Radio Show on WBXR 1140-AM in Huntsville-AL at 7:30am-CST and KXKS 1190-AM in Albuquerque-NM at 6:45am-MST with Wilkins Communications Network, Inc..
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Published soon will be a Children's Book, A Women's Planner to match the F & S Series, a Novel, and a Living First Ladies Gift Book. There will also be two more books in the Fabulous and Sensational Inspirational & Motivational Series.
Shirley W. Mitchell is Managed and Represented by:
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Lit Chick Alice Duckett...
Anniston, Alabama Author and Presenter Alice Duckett, who's Motto is, "Follow the Footsteps to Find Your Family History!", published her first book, "Digging From Attics To Basements" with Shadowpur-r-r Press in Dec. 2006. She stays busy promoting her book with speaking engagements for genealogy societies, ladies clubs, school groups, libraries, churches, and seniors citizens gatherings. "Digging From Attics To Basements" is a “how-to” book on finding family history through fun activities for the whole family. Currently Alice is working on Book 2 in the Family History Series called "More Digging From Attics To Basements". The Author, Educator, Speaker, and Journalist, has published more than 350 articles, columns, and feature pieces across the Southeast. She is the winner of 11 writing awards in state, regional and southeastern contests. She completed 31 years of teaching in public schools with experience from 2nd-12th grades, plus teaching single-parenting classes for adults. Ms. Duckett’s book reflects her interest in helping families work together to discover the past and make connections for the future. The Author emphasizes, “ Children in today’s fast-paced world need identity. What better way to know yourself than to discover who you came from and where, when, why, and how. Finding family history gives children a strong connection to family members and strengthens identity and self-esteem.” What better gift could a parent or grandparent hand down to children or grandchildren than their own history recorded in this easy to understand book. Just follow the footsteps in the workbook style format. Follow the footsteps. Gather clues. Be a detective. Put the pieces of the puzzle together. By the end of the book, "Digging From Attics To Basements", you will have a great story of your family history. Currently the Author writes a monthly column "Kids Korner" for the Anniston-Gadsden Christian Family Magazine. She has recently contributed several special assignment articles to the Anniston Star. Duckett was featured in Sand Mountain Living Magazine (Oct.'08) in an Author Profile and in the Jan.'09 issue of Anniston-Gadsden Christian Family Magazine along with her writer's group, "The Lit Chicks", as the cover photo and guest feature. Ms. Duckett’s educational background moves from one end of Alabama to the other with degrees from: Auburn University (BS) and Jacksonville State University (MS) both in English Education, University of Alabama (Master’s level Certification in Gifted Education), University of South Alabama (Post Graduate work in Professional Writing). She has attended numerous writer’s conferences/seminars to stay abreast of today’s writing trends and is a member of the Alabama Writer’s Conclave, Southeastern Writer’s Association, and SCBWI (Children's Writing Society). She is married to Joe Duckett, and enjoys being grandmother to four grandchildren who affectionately call her ”Allie.” She has a loyal fan, a cat named Shadowpur-r-r who is her best critic listening to her read all manuscripts.
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Lit Chick Lori Boatfield...
Lori Boatfield is a writer and stay-at-home mom. A graduate of West End High School and Snead State Community College, she completed her education at Auburn University with a bachelor of arts. She is presently involved in several freelance projects, including writing a column entitled "Momedy: The Lighter Side of Parenting" for Valley Babies Magazine, published in Huntsville, Alabama and writing monthly posts on the BLOG, "My Baby Photos". Lori recently accepted a staff writing position for the On-Line Magazine, "Revive Your Life", which will go live in the spring of 2009. She has a novel, "The Creekhouse", a long time in the works, and is working on a book about surviving postpartum depression. Lori lives in Boaz with her husband, Jason and 2 year old son, Rafe. As a child, Lori loved reading and writing and credits her mother with instilling this passion. She has had articles published in the Gadsden Times as guest commentary and is presently working on a novel. Visit Lori's BLOG!
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Lit Chick Barbara Eubanks...
After teaching English/journalism for 35 years, I didn't retire; I simply reengaged. My first after-teaching goal was to get my first book published. With the Lord's help, that was accomplished Dec. 2004 when "Humorous Happenings in Holy Places" (Tate Publishing) hit the market. Not only did that serve to respark my desire to write, it also opened up a speaking career for me. I've averaged one event a week since then. My second book, "And the Angels Laughed", is also published by Tate. Both will be available as audio books. I traveled to Mustang, Oklahoma, to the Tate Out-Loud studio the week of August 14th to voice both books. What an exciting time! What supercedes the joy of seeing my own words published is the joy this has brought to my family, especially to my eight grandchildren, who have supplied some of the funny happenings for both books. I've tried my hand, since finishing the two devotional book, writing fiction. I've completed my first novel, A Web Too Tight. At each meeting of the Lit Chicks, I share with them a chapter or two. If the rest of the world meets it with their enthusiasm, it will be a best seller.
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July 12-15, 2009 - International Christian Retail Show
Press Release... July 12-15, 2009 - International Christian Retail Show, Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO, USA...
Lighthouse Coastal Productions Client, Shirley W. Mitchell, A National Author/Writer/Syndicated Columnist/Speaker and Celebritry Radio Talk Show Host will be attending this Fabulous Event accompanied by her Agent. Her Publisher is New Leaf Press.
In support of the success of Christian retailers, 79 exhibitors at this year's Show have chosen to express their partnership with retailers and CBA in a new way. The CBA-International Christian Retail Show is the largest annual gathering in the world of anyone and everyone involved in the creation and distribution of Christian products. It is the place where the Christian Retail Channel meets, and it all provides some excellent interview and story opportunities for all types of media. Many newspaper and magazine writers, as well as television and radio program producers, come every year and put dozens of interviews in the can in just a few days or use the time to scout for future guests or stories. Private rooms and other interview space is made available for media to talk with the hundreds of authors, recording artists and other personalities and experts who attend the show. CBA is the trade association for the Christian Retail Channel, serving the interests and meeting the needs of member Christian stores including independents, regional and national chains, church-owned stores, franchises, and marketing groups. These stores provide Bibles, Christian books, curriculum, apparel, music, videos, gifts, greeting cards, children's resources, and other materials. CBA and their member stores also work with associate-member book publishers, record companies, gift companies, and other product suppliers. Along with the Christian Trade Association International, CBA also serves the meeting and information needs of Christian stores and suppliers in over 50 countries around the world. In 2008 in Orlando, nearly 7,500 people attended the show, including 2,386 professional attendees and over 700 international representatives from 59 countries around the world. Christian store owners and buyers came to consider the products and services of 353 exhibitors in 992 booth spaces, including 66 first-time exhibitors. In addition to the exhibit floor, the Show includes Sunday Worship, idea exchanges for retailers, an awards program, autographings, workshops, and a host of receptions and events sponsored by various exhibitors.
Colorado Convention Center
700 14th St
Denver, CO 80202
Registration:CCC Lobby A
Sunday 8am – 6PM-MST
Monday 7am – 6PM-MST
Tuesday 7:30am – 6PM-MST
Wednesday 7:30am – 12 noon-MST
Ribbon Cutting: CCC Atrium Lobby
Monday 8–8:30am-MST
CBA Exhibit Floor:CCC Exhibit Halls AEF
Monday 8:30am – 6PM, soft close until 6:30PM-MST
Tuesday 8:30a.m. – 6PM, soft close until 6:30PM-MST
Wednesday 8:30am – 4PM=MST
Lighthouse Coastal Productions
Lighthouse News Bureau
466 Sardis Cutoff Road
Sardis City, AL 35956
tel. 256-281-9399
Lighthouse Coastal Productions Client, Shirley W. Mitchell, A National Author/Writer/Syndicated Columnist/Speaker and Celebritry Radio Talk Show Host will be attending this Fabulous Event accompanied by her Agent. Her Publisher is New Leaf Press.
In support of the success of Christian retailers, 79 exhibitors at this year's Show have chosen to express their partnership with retailers and CBA in a new way. The CBA-International Christian Retail Show is the largest annual gathering in the world of anyone and everyone involved in the creation and distribution of Christian products. It is the place where the Christian Retail Channel meets, and it all provides some excellent interview and story opportunities for all types of media. Many newspaper and magazine writers, as well as television and radio program producers, come every year and put dozens of interviews in the can in just a few days or use the time to scout for future guests or stories. Private rooms and other interview space is made available for media to talk with the hundreds of authors, recording artists and other personalities and experts who attend the show. CBA is the trade association for the Christian Retail Channel, serving the interests and meeting the needs of member Christian stores including independents, regional and national chains, church-owned stores, franchises, and marketing groups. These stores provide Bibles, Christian books, curriculum, apparel, music, videos, gifts, greeting cards, children's resources, and other materials. CBA and their member stores also work with associate-member book publishers, record companies, gift companies, and other product suppliers. Along with the Christian Trade Association International, CBA also serves the meeting and information needs of Christian stores and suppliers in over 50 countries around the world. In 2008 in Orlando, nearly 7,500 people attended the show, including 2,386 professional attendees and over 700 international representatives from 59 countries around the world. Christian store owners and buyers came to consider the products and services of 353 exhibitors in 992 booth spaces, including 66 first-time exhibitors. In addition to the exhibit floor, the Show includes Sunday Worship, idea exchanges for retailers, an awards program, autographings, workshops, and a host of receptions and events sponsored by various exhibitors.
Colorado Convention Center
700 14th St
Denver, CO 80202
Registration:CCC Lobby A
Sunday 8am – 6PM-MST
Monday 7am – 6PM-MST
Tuesday 7:30am – 6PM-MST
Wednesday 7:30am – 12 noon-MST
Ribbon Cutting: CCC Atrium Lobby
Monday 8–8:30am-MST
CBA Exhibit Floor:CCC Exhibit Halls AEF
Monday 8:30am – 6PM, soft close until 6:30PM-MST
Tuesday 8:30a.m. – 6PM, soft close until 6:30PM-MST
Wednesday 8:30am – 4PM=MST
Lighthouse Coastal Productions
Lighthouse News Bureau
466 Sardis Cutoff Road
Sardis City, AL 35956
tel. 256-281-9399
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20090526
MyExpertSolution & Shirley W. Mitchell
MyExpertSolution offers an array of resources for members struggling with various aspects of mental and emotional health and well-being. Members can receive quick, Expert assistance for their most pressing concerns, enabling them to address those concerns before they become larger issues. Members may submit a specific question on a variety of topics and receive a personalized response from one of the MyExpertSolution Experts. You can expect an answer to most questions within 24 hours. All inquiries and responses are kept strictly confidential and are fully HIPAA compliant.
Members of MyExpertSolution also have access to other resources on the Web site, including full access to MyExpertSolution Talk Radio Programs and Expert Articles. Members are also able to download MyExpertSolution Shows and Series to their MP3 player or computer or purchase Expert-recommended Products at a discounted rate.
MyExpertSolution is the place to go when you don't have enough time, money, or energy for traditional therapy. The answers are here for anyone who wishes to ask. Real-life questions deserve Expert Solutions, so ask your questions today and Live a Solution-filled Tomorrow!
Joining MyExpertSolution is Shirley W. Mitchell, an Aging and Longevity Expert, who will be glad to answer any questions you might have on Aging, Baby Boomers, Senior's and Senior Lifestyles, Healthy Lifestyles and Longevity Issues. Come try us today !
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20090122
The Lit Chick Journal-May 2007...
Strawberry Bar, Anyone?Pie or ice cream? Why both, of course!
Homemade lemon-pineapple sherbet and lemon ice box pie followed a delectable meal of pecan encrusted sea bass, grilled vegetables and slaw with a light dressing with slivered almonds. Barbara is quite the culinary genius, I think we would all agree. The meal was a treat, though the eating was hampered by our laughter at Barbara’s “series of unfortunate events” in Atlanta, one of which began with a miscommunication of Steve asking for a strawberry (breakfast) bar and ended with her pounding on the door of someone else’s hotel room , a virgin strawberry daiquiri in hand!
The literary portion of our meeting began with good news. Gay has been selected for the finals for a piece she entered for Chicken Soup for the Wine Lover’s Soul! The piece tells of the opening of a rare night-blooming flower that offers the opportunity for an late evening party where pajamas or ball gowns are equally welcome. I had good news, as well. An article I wrote for a magazine called Valley Babies resulted in a job writing assigned articles.
We then enjoyed hearing a chapter of Gay’s novel, filled with conflict. I read my article written for the magazine. Alice shared a beautiful account about childhood memories of her grandparent’s home in Georgia. It was so well written, we could almost feel the tattered paper of the “faded valentines” discovered in her grandmother’s junk room. Shirley’s article about Lady Bird Johnson’s passion for life gave me insight into two innovative women, the article’s subject and its author. We were also treated to Lady Bird’s favorite recipe of chocolate drop cookies. Barbara concluded the meeting with two chapters of her novel, the first of which lulled us into thinking things were finally working out for these heartache-prone characters. Then the second chapter smashed back into suspense and discord!
Barbara’s house in the country is filled with lovely pieces of family history and I’m always so comfortable there. Our hostess makes you feel as though you could drop by at noon or midnight and be welcomed with open arms, a delicious meal, and maybe, just maybe, a virgin strawberry daiquiri!
Barbara’s Pecan Crusted Sea Bass (Serves 4)
6 fish filets (mild fish)
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup milk
1 cup self rising flour
toasted pecan pieces (Put in food processor and chop until you have small pieces)
salt and pepper to taste
pinch of smokey paprika
2 sticks butter (the real thing)
1/2 cup olive oil
Wash and dry your filets. Make an assembly line of the following four: 1 stick melted butter, filets, mixture of the eggs and milk, flour with salt, pepper, and paprika mixed in, pecans. Hint: Use just one hand so you can keep one clean to answer the phone. Heat 1 stick of butter and olive oil on medium heat in a black skillet. After you dip filet in each of the assembly line mixtures, brown in the black shillet. Don't crowd pieces. After all are browned, place them on a greased baking sheet and continue cooking them in a 450 oven for a few minutes - just until the pieces flake easily. Salt again if needed - a cardiologist nightmare.
Pineapple-Lemonade Homemade Sherbet
2 quarts whole milk
1 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk
1 20-oz can crushed pineapple with juice
1 1/2 cups sugar (actually, I use Splenda to save a few calories)
1 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tub Crystal Light
Mix all ingredients and follow electric ice cream maker's directions. The lemon juice may appear to curdle the milk but this isn't a problem. I make this a few hours ahead and put it in the deep freeze to make firmer.
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The Lit Chick Journal-August 2007...
Guatemalan cheesecake, indeed!
I always seem to begin by talking about dessert. I guess it’s my favorite, though the rest of the meal was scrumptious.
We began with a cream of asparagus soup garnished with bits of asparagus and bacon. We then moved on to a hearty green salad and chicken salad sandwiches on different varieties of whole grain breads. And then, there was cheesecake. Sherry began making it 5 days before the meeting. I’d never tasted anything like it. It had a pineapple flavor and was adorned with pineapples, cherries, and coconut. Very refreshing for a summer gathering!
Sherry lives in a historic house in Anniston that is filled with lovely antiques, including a high chair that belonged to her husband’s grandfather, which had been used by all the children in the family. She so graciously allowed Master Rafe to use it for his luncheon of rice cereal and crackers. (Rafe joined our meeting, as his Nana was otherwise occupied.) We were pleased to meet a new friend, Laura, who was Sherry’s guest. We missed Gay and Shirley, who sadly had commitments that couldn’t be changed.
The literary portion began with me reading the prologue of the book I’m working on about postpartum depression, as well as a piece about sleep deprivation. Barbara gave us a glimpse into the desperate mindset of Jack Pate, the fallen and now physically damaged minister of her novel, A Web Too Tight. We keep getting more entangled in this gripping story! Suzanne, Sherry’s friend and editor delighted us with a poem about a hummingbird. Suzanne has a melodic and soothing voice well suited to reading aloud. (That led us into a discussion about books on CD, and I realized that Barbara’s two books, Humorous Happenings in Holy Places and And the Angels Laughed are already available on CD.) Alice tickled us with her story about crashing a family reunion while at the Alabama Writer’s Conclave meetings. She was so popular folks were arguing over who would buy what they thought was the only copy of her book, Digging From Attics to Basements, a children‘s workbook for uncovering family history! She imparted more humor by reading a short tale of her youth which involved taking pride in cleaning the “la-las” at Girl Scout Camp. The other girls at camp didn’t share Alice’s enthusiasm for outhouse duty! Sherry wowed us once again with her proficiency and speed. She has finished her second book, Faith Flight for Empty Nesters, and read portion of the final chapter. The message was lovely: no matter what the circumstances, faith is the key to happiness. I don’t say it as eloquently as Sherry, so you’ll just have to buy her book.
We were very pleasantly surprised to get a going - home treat of Mississippi Mud Brownies, frozen for the drive home. I believe they were made by Sherry’s husband, Barry, who I hear is quite the chef. We all felt comfortable at Sherry’s house. None so much as Rafe, who spent much of the meeting rolling around on the rug and kissing the dolls our hostess had provided for his entertainment! As Gay always says, “A good meeting was had by all!” Our thanks to Sherry!
CHEERS!
Congratulations to Alice for her award at the Alabama Writer’s Conclave for a piece remembering her mother!
Congratulations to Gay for her piece about the Night Blooming Flower being chosen for Chicken Soup for the Wine Lover’s Soul!
Asparagus Soup:
1 can cream of asparagus soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup milk
1 can chicken broth
Stir and warm gently. Add real bacon, crumbled, and add the tender parts of fresh, boiled, chopped asparagus.
I always seem to begin by talking about dessert. I guess it’s my favorite, though the rest of the meal was scrumptious.
We began with a cream of asparagus soup garnished with bits of asparagus and bacon. We then moved on to a hearty green salad and chicken salad sandwiches on different varieties of whole grain breads. And then, there was cheesecake. Sherry began making it 5 days before the meeting. I’d never tasted anything like it. It had a pineapple flavor and was adorned with pineapples, cherries, and coconut. Very refreshing for a summer gathering!
Sherry lives in a historic house in Anniston that is filled with lovely antiques, including a high chair that belonged to her husband’s grandfather, which had been used by all the children in the family. She so graciously allowed Master Rafe to use it for his luncheon of rice cereal and crackers. (Rafe joined our meeting, as his Nana was otherwise occupied.) We were pleased to meet a new friend, Laura, who was Sherry’s guest. We missed Gay and Shirley, who sadly had commitments that couldn’t be changed.
The literary portion began with me reading the prologue of the book I’m working on about postpartum depression, as well as a piece about sleep deprivation. Barbara gave us a glimpse into the desperate mindset of Jack Pate, the fallen and now physically damaged minister of her novel, A Web Too Tight. We keep getting more entangled in this gripping story! Suzanne, Sherry’s friend and editor delighted us with a poem about a hummingbird. Suzanne has a melodic and soothing voice well suited to reading aloud. (That led us into a discussion about books on CD, and I realized that Barbara’s two books, Humorous Happenings in Holy Places and And the Angels Laughed are already available on CD.) Alice tickled us with her story about crashing a family reunion while at the Alabama Writer’s Conclave meetings. She was so popular folks were arguing over who would buy what they thought was the only copy of her book, Digging From Attics to Basements, a children‘s workbook for uncovering family history! She imparted more humor by reading a short tale of her youth which involved taking pride in cleaning the “la-las” at Girl Scout Camp. The other girls at camp didn’t share Alice’s enthusiasm for outhouse duty! Sherry wowed us once again with her proficiency and speed. She has finished her second book, Faith Flight for Empty Nesters, and read portion of the final chapter. The message was lovely: no matter what the circumstances, faith is the key to happiness. I don’t say it as eloquently as Sherry, so you’ll just have to buy her book.
We were very pleasantly surprised to get a going - home treat of Mississippi Mud Brownies, frozen for the drive home. I believe they were made by Sherry’s husband, Barry, who I hear is quite the chef. We all felt comfortable at Sherry’s house. None so much as Rafe, who spent much of the meeting rolling around on the rug and kissing the dolls our hostess had provided for his entertainment! As Gay always says, “A good meeting was had by all!” Our thanks to Sherry!
CHEERS!
Congratulations to Alice for her award at the Alabama Writer’s Conclave for a piece remembering her mother!
Congratulations to Gay for her piece about the Night Blooming Flower being chosen for Chicken Soup for the Wine Lover’s Soul!
Asparagus Soup:
1 can cream of asparagus soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup milk
1 can chicken broth
Stir and warm gently. Add real bacon, crumbled, and add the tender parts of fresh, boiled, chopped asparagus.
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20090119
The Lit Chick Journal-September 2007...
The Lit Chicks Garden Party
The garden wasn’t actually a garden, it was a pool deck with a little wooden pavilion. I didn’t invite the flies, but they crashed the party! When everyone arrived at my house, I was running around like the proverbial chicken, as usual. Gay graciously mixed up the pomtinis, and Barbara was kind enough to blend the ingredients for the grape dessert salad as I finished up with the luncheon salad. The luncheon salad could be called “hodgepodge”, with all its ingredients. It was simply spring mixed greens with bits of mango, sautéed corn and whole green beans, along with grilled chicken tossed in a Romano vinaigrette.
We retired inside for the literary portion of our meeting, but first we had a champagne toast (lemon ginger ale for Barbara) to the success of our members: Alice’s award at the Alabama Writers Conclave, Gay’s piece being included in Chicken Soup for the Wine Lover’s Soul. We soon learned more good news: Shirley’s radio programs will be syndicated! And for good measure, we toasted Barbara’s safe return from her mission trip to Ukraine (and the fact that she was able to use the downward facing dog yoga position Gay taught her to extricate herself from the odd shaped Ukrainian bathtub in which she became stuck!).
I began the reading with a comedic piece I wrote about my early experiences with breastfeeding. Gay read a chapter of her novel describing a delightful character named Mimsy whose book club was anything but literary! Shirley read an article inspired by her continual experience of God’s favor. The piece challenged its readers to adopt a positive “color” for their attitude and mood. Alice shared a journal entry for her website about her extensive travel and how it has flavored her life. Barbara finished with a partial chapter of her novel detailing the day-to-day life of Molly, the saintly character who has put aside her own life and budding relationship to care for her paralyzed ex-husband. After we concurred that Molly was just too angelic to be true, Barbara foreshadowed her character becomes a little more human before the story ends.
As we grow as authors, we grow a little more like family with each meeting. I feel so blessed to have been invited to be a Lit Chick!
Thanks, chicks, for being my soul friends.
The garden wasn’t actually a garden, it was a pool deck with a little wooden pavilion. I didn’t invite the flies, but they crashed the party! When everyone arrived at my house, I was running around like the proverbial chicken, as usual. Gay graciously mixed up the pomtinis, and Barbara was kind enough to blend the ingredients for the grape dessert salad as I finished up with the luncheon salad. The luncheon salad could be called “hodgepodge”, with all its ingredients. It was simply spring mixed greens with bits of mango, sautéed corn and whole green beans, along with grilled chicken tossed in a Romano vinaigrette.
We retired inside for the literary portion of our meeting, but first we had a champagne toast (lemon ginger ale for Barbara) to the success of our members: Alice’s award at the Alabama Writers Conclave, Gay’s piece being included in Chicken Soup for the Wine Lover’s Soul. We soon learned more good news: Shirley’s radio programs will be syndicated! And for good measure, we toasted Barbara’s safe return from her mission trip to Ukraine (and the fact that she was able to use the downward facing dog yoga position Gay taught her to extricate herself from the odd shaped Ukrainian bathtub in which she became stuck!).
I began the reading with a comedic piece I wrote about my early experiences with breastfeeding. Gay read a chapter of her novel describing a delightful character named Mimsy whose book club was anything but literary! Shirley read an article inspired by her continual experience of God’s favor. The piece challenged its readers to adopt a positive “color” for their attitude and mood. Alice shared a journal entry for her website about her extensive travel and how it has flavored her life. Barbara finished with a partial chapter of her novel detailing the day-to-day life of Molly, the saintly character who has put aside her own life and budding relationship to care for her paralyzed ex-husband. After we concurred that Molly was just too angelic to be true, Barbara foreshadowed her character becomes a little more human before the story ends.
As we grow as authors, we grow a little more like family with each meeting. I feel so blessed to have been invited to be a Lit Chick!
Thanks, chicks, for being my soul friends.
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The Lit Chick Journal-October 2007...
Stuffed Pork Loin
By Barbara Eubanks
1 large boneless pork loin (butterflied)
1 bottle marinade (I used a Caribbean jerk marinade; honey mustard dressing would also work.)1/2 cup dates (You can use whatever dried fruits you choose, even a dried fruit trail mix would work.)
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup dried apricots
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
3/4 cup brown sugarsalt and pepper to taste
Marinate the loin in the sauce for about 2 hours. Open up the butterflied loin and put the mixture of chopped fruits and nuts on it. Sprinkle with brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Roll the loin around the stuffing. Use cord or yarn to tie the loin at intervals. Wrap in heavy foil and bake in a 375 oven for about three hours. Open foil for the last 30 minutes. Slice in 1 - 1 1/2 inch slices to serve.
By Barbara Eubanks
1 large boneless pork loin (butterflied)
1 bottle marinade (I used a Caribbean jerk marinade; honey mustard dressing would also work.)1/2 cup dates (You can use whatever dried fruits you choose, even a dried fruit trail mix would work.)
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup dried apricots
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
3/4 cup brown sugarsalt and pepper to taste
Marinate the loin in the sauce for about 2 hours. Open up the butterflied loin and put the mixture of chopped fruits and nuts on it. Sprinkle with brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Roll the loin around the stuffing. Use cord or yarn to tie the loin at intervals. Wrap in heavy foil and bake in a 375 oven for about three hours. Open foil for the last 30 minutes. Slice in 1 - 1 1/2 inch slices to serve.
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The Lit Chick Journal-January 2008...
The Lit Chicks Play Cowgirl...
Frolic, friends, food, and focus on our literary work – that’s what our Lit Chicks group is all about. As we gather at one of our member’s house each month, we eat together, laugh together, and together we focus on each other’s work and accomplishments. We’re “sorta” like the mailman – neither rain, nor snow, nor can dark of night keep us from our appointed tasks.
January was Gay Martin’s time to host our group. Our faces fell when we read her email saying her kitchen repair work wasn’t finished; therefore, we might just want to cancel the meeting for the month. Never fear, Barbara Eubanks offered to trade months. With short notice, there was no time to polish silver and laundry the good linens. Barbara suggested we let our hair down and have a more casual affair – a cowgirl get-together. The other girls jumped on that like a June bug on watermelon. Gay offered to bring dessert and a prize for the best-dressed cowgirl.
Alice Duckett, the show-out, stayed up half the night preparing her costume so she could take home the prize; that she did with fringe, sheriff’s badge, guns, and all. Shirley was the dressed-up cowgirl; wouldn’t you just know that because that’s her trademark. Barbara wore her sequined green denim as if she was going into town for the square dance. Gay played the part of the cute cowgirl in the June Allison style. Bless her heart, Lori Boatfield with a runny nose, dressed in full costume, darling as always, called shortly before time for the meeting. Barbara heard screams coming from Rafe, Lori’s one-year-old. “He has my cold. I’m afraid I can’t make it; I just can’t leave Rafe screaming like this.” Barbara, being a grandmother and all, knew things such as that could turn on a dime, so she told her to come on if things settled down; her place was already set at the table (actually each place was marked with a can of beef jerky with a label bearing members pictures and names). Lori did make it – for the first hour - the eating time, anyway.
Although most meetings are more formal events where the hostess for the month brings out her best wares for serving and we dress to impress, this one found us laughing and hooting and hollering. We dived into the beef brisket, baked beans, baked sweet potatoes, salad, and mesquite sour dough bread as if we had worked mucking stalls all morning. The caramel cake Gay brought crashed all diets. Now not all was fun and games. We did finally get down to business and do our critiquing work.
Gay shared excerpts from her dream journal, and we made suggestions how she could work them into a piece of fiction. Shirley shared a chapter she had written for a friend’s new book; it was her best work yet. Alice read the piece she has written for the Black History feature for the Anniston/Gadsden Family Christian Magazine. Barbara read still another chapter from her novel, A Web Too Tight; she said it before the others could. “It needs work on placement in the novel.” “Ain’t” it great when work is fun and a time to share ideas and food with friends? Someone once said, Don’t take yourself too serious; nobody else does.” We surely didn’t this month.
Frolic, friends, food, and focus on our literary work – that’s what our Lit Chicks group is all about. As we gather at one of our member’s house each month, we eat together, laugh together, and together we focus on each other’s work and accomplishments. We’re “sorta” like the mailman – neither rain, nor snow, nor can dark of night keep us from our appointed tasks.
January was Gay Martin’s time to host our group. Our faces fell when we read her email saying her kitchen repair work wasn’t finished; therefore, we might just want to cancel the meeting for the month. Never fear, Barbara Eubanks offered to trade months. With short notice, there was no time to polish silver and laundry the good linens. Barbara suggested we let our hair down and have a more casual affair – a cowgirl get-together. The other girls jumped on that like a June bug on watermelon. Gay offered to bring dessert and a prize for the best-dressed cowgirl.
Alice Duckett, the show-out, stayed up half the night preparing her costume so she could take home the prize; that she did with fringe, sheriff’s badge, guns, and all. Shirley was the dressed-up cowgirl; wouldn’t you just know that because that’s her trademark. Barbara wore her sequined green denim as if she was going into town for the square dance. Gay played the part of the cute cowgirl in the June Allison style. Bless her heart, Lori Boatfield with a runny nose, dressed in full costume, darling as always, called shortly before time for the meeting. Barbara heard screams coming from Rafe, Lori’s one-year-old. “He has my cold. I’m afraid I can’t make it; I just can’t leave Rafe screaming like this.” Barbara, being a grandmother and all, knew things such as that could turn on a dime, so she told her to come on if things settled down; her place was already set at the table (actually each place was marked with a can of beef jerky with a label bearing members pictures and names). Lori did make it – for the first hour - the eating time, anyway.
Although most meetings are more formal events where the hostess for the month brings out her best wares for serving and we dress to impress, this one found us laughing and hooting and hollering. We dived into the beef brisket, baked beans, baked sweet potatoes, salad, and mesquite sour dough bread as if we had worked mucking stalls all morning. The caramel cake Gay brought crashed all diets. Now not all was fun and games. We did finally get down to business and do our critiquing work.
Gay shared excerpts from her dream journal, and we made suggestions how she could work them into a piece of fiction. Shirley shared a chapter she had written for a friend’s new book; it was her best work yet. Alice read the piece she has written for the Black History feature for the Anniston/Gadsden Family Christian Magazine. Barbara read still another chapter from her novel, A Web Too Tight; she said it before the others could. “It needs work on placement in the novel.” “Ain’t” it great when work is fun and a time to share ideas and food with friends? Someone once said, Don’t take yourself too serious; nobody else does.” We surely didn’t this month.
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The Lit Chick Journal-December 2008...
December Delights...
December must be the most exciting month of the year. This December was no exception. Even though I find myself totally exhausted each night from special speaking events, shopping, entertaining, pulling out boxes of decoration and filling each room with them, returning boxes to the upstairs storage, and then trying to clean up the mess I've made, I still love to celebrate the birth of Christ with all the glitz and glamour I can find, in addition to family and friends coming and going.
Sometimes I need a special event held at our house for me to be motivated to get things done, even if I don't feel in the mood for the chores somedays. This year, I was to host our Lit Chicks for the December meeting. I felt a great sense of satisfaction for accomplishing all the tasks on my list by the time the door bell rang with the first guest. Appetizers were out and the meal in the oven filled the house with an inviting aroma.
All of the Lit Chicks made it for the meeting, plus one exciting guest. Dan Griffin, author and producer from New York, graced us with his presence. During the meal, we discussed several current topics, but mainly focused on what the sagging economy was doing to our nation and to each of us as individuals. I commented, "I'm thankful my ultimate security doesn't rest in material things." I had no more than gotten the sentence out of my mouth when I felt my ring as I do habitually. I had a sinking feeling and thought, "This must be a test of what I just uttered." The diamond was missing from my ring. We all searched the floor in vain. "Oh well, it was a material thing," I despaired.
After our lunch, we sat by the fire as we sipped our Russian tea and critiqued each others work and celebrated our accomplishments since our last meeting. Although the loss of my ring overshadowed much of the joys of the day, I felt better when Steve returned home and assured me he had a rider for my diamond on our insurance. What a smart fellow he is!
After the guests had left and the last dish was in the dishwasher, I knew it was time to get ready for the next round. Kids and grands came and went from then until New Years Day. What a great season, albeit an exhausting one. I thank God for friends and family. I also thank him for reminding me my security doesn't depend on material things.
December must be the most exciting month of the year. This December was no exception. Even though I find myself totally exhausted each night from special speaking events, shopping, entertaining, pulling out boxes of decoration and filling each room with them, returning boxes to the upstairs storage, and then trying to clean up the mess I've made, I still love to celebrate the birth of Christ with all the glitz and glamour I can find, in addition to family and friends coming and going.
Sometimes I need a special event held at our house for me to be motivated to get things done, even if I don't feel in the mood for the chores somedays. This year, I was to host our Lit Chicks for the December meeting. I felt a great sense of satisfaction for accomplishing all the tasks on my list by the time the door bell rang with the first guest. Appetizers were out and the meal in the oven filled the house with an inviting aroma.
All of the Lit Chicks made it for the meeting, plus one exciting guest. Dan Griffin, author and producer from New York, graced us with his presence. During the meal, we discussed several current topics, but mainly focused on what the sagging economy was doing to our nation and to each of us as individuals. I commented, "I'm thankful my ultimate security doesn't rest in material things." I had no more than gotten the sentence out of my mouth when I felt my ring as I do habitually. I had a sinking feeling and thought, "This must be a test of what I just uttered." The diamond was missing from my ring. We all searched the floor in vain. "Oh well, it was a material thing," I despaired.
After our lunch, we sat by the fire as we sipped our Russian tea and critiqued each others work and celebrated our accomplishments since our last meeting. Although the loss of my ring overshadowed much of the joys of the day, I felt better when Steve returned home and assured me he had a rider for my diamond on our insurance. What a smart fellow he is!
After the guests had left and the last dish was in the dishwasher, I knew it was time to get ready for the next round. Kids and grands came and went from then until New Years Day. What a great season, albeit an exhausting one. I thank God for friends and family. I also thank him for reminding me my security doesn't depend on material things.
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Honorable Mention for The Lit Chicks...Alice Duckett and her four writer friends of "The Lit Chicks" Writers Critique Group - Gay N. Martin, Shirley W. Mitchell, Lori Boatfield and Barbara Eubanks - were recently featured as the Cover Photo and Feature Article of the January 2009 Issue of Anniston-Gadsden Christian Family Magazine.
"I thank Barbara for writing the interesting feature article. Editor Shon Hill included several photos of "The Lit Chicks", and I loved the great layout in the magazine. It was an honor to be on the cover and made each of us feel special," said Alice.
The Anniston-Gadsden Christian Family Magazine is published monthly to 10,000 subscribers - families, businesses and churches.
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The Lit Chick Schedule...
Sept. 19, 2006... 1:30PM-CST ... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Shirley Mitchell Home Contact Person: Lighthouse Coastal Productions 256-281-9399 Reading
Oct. 2, 2006... 1:30PM-CST ... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Barbara Eubanks Home 4840 McVille Rd. Albertville, AL Contact Person: Barbara Eubanks 256 878 5934 Reading
Nov. 6, 2006... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chick Meeting Lori Boatfield Home Main St. Boaz, AL Contact Person: Barbara Eubanks 256-878-5934 Reading
Dec. 1, 2006... 6-8PM-CST ... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Gala Book Reception, Boaz Public Library, 407 Thomas Av, Boaz, AL Participants: Barbara Eubanks, Shirley Mitchell, Gay Martin, Alice Duckett, Lori Boatfield, Contact Person: Barbara Eubanks 256-878-5934 Author Signing
Jan. 30, 2007... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Gay Martin Home Wildhaven Dr Albertville, AL Contact Person: Barbara Eubanks 256-878-5934 Special Guests: News Reporters Charlotte Christopher Sand Mt. Reporter and Sherry Kughn The Anniston Star Reading
Feb. 15, 2007... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Barbara Eubanks Home McVille Rd. Albertville, AL Contact Person: Barbara Eubanks 256-878-5934 Reading
Mar. 20, 2007... 12Noon-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Alice Duckett Home Amberwood Lane Anniston, AL Contact Person: Alice Duckett 256-237-7123 Special Guest: Sherry Kughn, Reporter from the Anniston Star Reading
Mar. 27, 2007... 11am-PST & 1PM-CST... "The Lit Chicks" Hosts Dr. Peter Brill and David Debin of Third Age International - Third Age Radio Show Interview Barbara Eubanks, Alice Duckett and Lori Boatfield, 3 members of "The Lit Chick" Group out of Northern Alabama. Third Age International provides the tools and support you need for improving the quality of your life and health in the Third Age. We bring people of the Baby Boom Generation together to help each other find ever-increasing levels of passion, purpose and joy in the aging process. Contact Person: Lighthouse Coastal 678-471-6092 Samantha Friedman, Associate Producer.
The Third Age Radio Show with Dr. Peter Brill, a Physician and Psychiatrist, David Debin, a Writer and Producer, along with screen and TV star Anne Francis, treat Third Agers to a fun-filled, informative hour discussing issues at the heart and mind of the Third Age of life. Each week Third Age International on Third Age Radio Show features Authors and Guest Experts on topics diverse as Dating, Spirituality, Changing Habits, Grandparenting, Plastic Surgery, Sex, Finding Purpose, Health and Fitness, Fulfilling Dreams, Having Fun, Adult Children, Elderly Parents and many more. Listen in LIVE on Santa Barbara News Press Radio KZSB-1290am Tuesdays from 11am-PST and Rebroadcast Tuesdays at 9PM-PST & Saturdays at 1PM-PST, Plus Streaming on the World Wide Web... LISTEN in LIVE !
Apr. 17, 2007... IPM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Lori Boatfield Home Main St. Boaz, AL Contact Person: Lori Boatfield 256-593-1565 Reading
May 21, 2007... IPM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Shirley Mitchell Home Contact Person: Lighthouse Coastal Productions 256-281-9399 Reading
Jun. 26, 2007... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Gay Martin Home Contact Person: Gay Martin 256-878-6271 Reading and Special Guest Poet Suzanne Hobbs of Jacksonville, AL
Jul. 17, 2007... 12PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Barbara Eubanks Home McVille Rd. Albertville, AL Contact Person: Barbara Eubanks 256-878-5934 Reading
Aug. 13,2007... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Sherry Kughn Home 711 Keith Avenue Anniston, AL Contact Person: Sherry Kughn 256-237-2358 Reading
Sept. 8, 2007... 4PM-EST... Paula Deen Live Show Atlanta Civic Center Atlanta, GA Contact Person: Barbara Walters F&M Bank Anniston, AL 256-236-8200 Attending Alice Duckett, Barbara Eubanks and Lori Boatfield plus their guests
Sept. 11, 2007... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Lori Boatfield Home 601 N. Main Street Boaz, AL Contact Person: Lori Boatfield 256-593-1565 Reading
Oct. 23, 2007... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Barbara Eubanks Home 4840 McVille Road Albertville, AL Contact Person: Barbara Eubanks 256-878-5934 Reading
Nov. 20, 2007... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Shirley Mitchell Home Guntersville, AL Contact Person: Lighthouse Coastal Productions 256-281-9399 Reading
Dec. 1, 2007... 2-6PM-CST... "Spirit of Anniston" Downtown Holiday Shopping Day: Theme "Go Green for the Holidays" Meet The Lit Chicks and area Anniston Authors - their books will be available for Holiday gift buying. Special events downtown include several bands performing, horse and buggy rides, singers and more. Bring your recyclables: cans, newspapers and plastic - proceeds go to Anniston Animal Shelter Contact Person: Melanie Hill "Spirit of Anniston" Events Director 256-236-0996 Speak and Sign
Dec. 18, 2007... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Alice Duckett Home 4720 Amberwood Lane Anniston, AL Contact Person: Alice Duckett 256-237-7123 Reading
Jan. 22, 2008... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Gay Martin Home 135 Wildwood Drive Albertville, AL Contact Person: Gay Martin 256-878-6271 Reading
Feb. 26, 2008... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Gay Martin Home 135 Wildhaven Dr. Albertville, AL Contact Person: Gay Martin 256-878-6271 Reading
Mar. 18, 2008... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Lori Boatfield Home 601 N. Main St. Boaz, AL Contact Person: Lori Boatfield 256-593-1565 Reading
Apr. 22, 2008... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Cultural Arts Center Broad Street Gadsden, AL Contact Person: Alice Duckett 256-237-7123 Luncheon and Reading.
May 17, 2008... 12noon-4PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Guntersville State Park Lodge 7966 AL Hwy. 227 Guntersville, AL 256-571-5440 guests of Barbara Eubanks at Spring Luncheon/Program of Thursday Book Club Contact Person: Barbara Eubanks 256-878-5934 Book Club Program and Reading
Jun. 17, 2008... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Alice Duckett Home 4720 Amberwood Lane Anniston, AL Contact Person: Alice Duckett 256-237-7123 Reading
Jul. 22, 2008... 12noon-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Lighthouse Coastal Productions 466 Sardis Cutoff Road Sardis City, AL Contact Person: Lighthouse Coastal 256-305-3060 Reading & Internet Updates
Aug. 19, 2008... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Alice Duckett Home 4720 Amberwood Lane Anniston, AL Contact Person: Alice Duckett 256-237-7123 Reading
Sept. 16, 2008... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting... Lori Boatfield Home 601 North Main St. Boaz, AL Contact Person: Lori Boatfield 256-593-1565 Reading
Oct. 21, 2008... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting... Gay Martin Home 135 Wildhaven Dr. Albertville, AL Contact Person: Gay Martin 256-878-6271 Reading
Nov. 18, 2008... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting... The Club 1 Robert Smith Dr. Birmingham, AL Hostess: Shirley Mitchell Reading
Dec. 16, 2008... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting... Barbara Eubanks Home 4840 McVille Rd. Albertville, AL Contact Person: Barbara Eubanks 256-878-5934 Christmas Luncheon and Reading
Dec. 30, 2008... 10am-CST... Photo Shoot for Lit Chicks Gadsden Senior Center Downtown Gadsden, AL For Cover Photo/Guest Feature Article for Anniston-Gadsden Christian Family Magazine January 2009 Issue Lunch at Courtyard Cafe Gadsden Cultural Arts Center Contact Person: Editor Shon Hill 256-328-1082 Reading
Feb. 17, 2009... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Lori Boatfield home 601 N. Main St. Boaz, AL Contact Person: Lori Boatfield 256-593-1565 Reading
Mar. 16, 2009... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Alice Duckett home 4720 Amberwood Lane Anniston, AL Contact Person: Alice Duckett 256-237-7123 Reading
Apr. 9, 2009... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Barbara Eubanks Home 4840 McVille Rd. Albertville, AL Contact Person: Barbara Eubanks 256-878-5934 Reading
May 19, 2009... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Shirley Mitchell Home Contact Person: Lighthouse Coastal Productions 256-305-3060 Reading
Jun. 16, 2009... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Gay Martin Home 135 Wildhaven Drive Albertville, AL Contact Person: Gay Martin-256-878-6271 Reading
Jul. 21, 2009... 1PM-CST... Canceled Meeting
Aug. 18, 2009... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Alice Duckett Home 4720 Amberwood Lane Anniston, AL Contact Person: Alice Duckett 256-237-7123 Reading
Sept. 22, 2009... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Lori Boatfield Home 601 N. Main St. Boaz, AL Contact Person: Lori Boatfield 256-593-1565 Reading
Oct. 27, 2009... 12Noon-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Gay Martin Home 135 Wildhaven Dr. Albertville, AL Contact Person: Gay Martin 256-878-6271 Reading
Nov. 17, 2009... 12Noon-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Shirley Mitchell Home Contact Person: Lighthouse Coastal Productions 256-281-9399 Reading
Dec. 15, 2009... 12Noon-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Barbara Eubanks Home 4840 McVille Rd. Albertville, AL Contact Person: Barbara Eubanks 256-878-5934 Reading
Oct. 2, 2006... 1:30PM-CST ... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Barbara Eubanks Home 4840 McVille Rd. Albertville, AL Contact Person: Barbara Eubanks 256 878 5934 Reading
Nov. 6, 2006... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chick Meeting Lori Boatfield Home Main St. Boaz, AL Contact Person: Barbara Eubanks 256-878-5934 Reading
Dec. 1, 2006... 6-8PM-CST ... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Gala Book Reception, Boaz Public Library, 407 Thomas Av, Boaz, AL Participants: Barbara Eubanks, Shirley Mitchell, Gay Martin, Alice Duckett, Lori Boatfield, Contact Person: Barbara Eubanks 256-878-5934 Author Signing
Jan. 30, 2007... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Gay Martin Home Wildhaven Dr Albertville, AL Contact Person: Barbara Eubanks 256-878-5934 Special Guests: News Reporters Charlotte Christopher Sand Mt. Reporter and Sherry Kughn The Anniston Star Reading
Feb. 15, 2007... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Barbara Eubanks Home McVille Rd. Albertville, AL Contact Person: Barbara Eubanks 256-878-5934 Reading
Mar. 20, 2007... 12Noon-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Alice Duckett Home Amberwood Lane Anniston, AL Contact Person: Alice Duckett 256-237-7123 Special Guest: Sherry Kughn, Reporter from the Anniston Star Reading
Mar. 27, 2007... 11am-PST & 1PM-CST... "The Lit Chicks" Hosts Dr. Peter Brill and David Debin of Third Age International - Third Age Radio Show Interview Barbara Eubanks, Alice Duckett and Lori Boatfield, 3 members of "The Lit Chick" Group out of Northern Alabama. Third Age International provides the tools and support you need for improving the quality of your life and health in the Third Age. We bring people of the Baby Boom Generation together to help each other find ever-increasing levels of passion, purpose and joy in the aging process. Contact Person: Lighthouse Coastal 678-471-6092 Samantha Friedman, Associate Producer.
The Third Age Radio Show with Dr. Peter Brill, a Physician and Psychiatrist, David Debin, a Writer and Producer, along with screen and TV star Anne Francis, treat Third Agers to a fun-filled, informative hour discussing issues at the heart and mind of the Third Age of life. Each week Third Age International on Third Age Radio Show features Authors and Guest Experts on topics diverse as Dating, Spirituality, Changing Habits, Grandparenting, Plastic Surgery, Sex, Finding Purpose, Health and Fitness, Fulfilling Dreams, Having Fun, Adult Children, Elderly Parents and many more. Listen in LIVE on Santa Barbara News Press Radio KZSB-1290am Tuesdays from 11am-PST and Rebroadcast Tuesdays at 9PM-PST & Saturdays at 1PM-PST, Plus Streaming on the World Wide Web... LISTEN in LIVE !
Apr. 17, 2007... IPM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Lori Boatfield Home Main St. Boaz, AL Contact Person: Lori Boatfield 256-593-1565 Reading
May 21, 2007... IPM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Shirley Mitchell Home Contact Person: Lighthouse Coastal Productions 256-281-9399 Reading
Jun. 26, 2007... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Gay Martin Home Contact Person: Gay Martin 256-878-6271 Reading and Special Guest Poet Suzanne Hobbs of Jacksonville, AL
Jul. 17, 2007... 12PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Barbara Eubanks Home McVille Rd. Albertville, AL Contact Person: Barbara Eubanks 256-878-5934 Reading
Aug. 13,2007... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Sherry Kughn Home 711 Keith Avenue Anniston, AL Contact Person: Sherry Kughn 256-237-2358 Reading
Sept. 8, 2007... 4PM-EST... Paula Deen Live Show Atlanta Civic Center Atlanta, GA Contact Person: Barbara Walters F&M Bank Anniston, AL 256-236-8200 Attending Alice Duckett, Barbara Eubanks and Lori Boatfield plus their guests
Sept. 11, 2007... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Lori Boatfield Home 601 N. Main Street Boaz, AL Contact Person: Lori Boatfield 256-593-1565 Reading
Oct. 23, 2007... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Barbara Eubanks Home 4840 McVille Road Albertville, AL Contact Person: Barbara Eubanks 256-878-5934 Reading
Nov. 20, 2007... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Shirley Mitchell Home Guntersville, AL Contact Person: Lighthouse Coastal Productions 256-281-9399 Reading
Dec. 1, 2007... 2-6PM-CST... "Spirit of Anniston" Downtown Holiday Shopping Day: Theme "Go Green for the Holidays" Meet The Lit Chicks and area Anniston Authors - their books will be available for Holiday gift buying. Special events downtown include several bands performing, horse and buggy rides, singers and more. Bring your recyclables: cans, newspapers and plastic - proceeds go to Anniston Animal Shelter Contact Person: Melanie Hill "Spirit of Anniston" Events Director 256-236-0996 Speak and Sign
Dec. 18, 2007... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Alice Duckett Home 4720 Amberwood Lane Anniston, AL Contact Person: Alice Duckett 256-237-7123 Reading
Jan. 22, 2008... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Gay Martin Home 135 Wildwood Drive Albertville, AL Contact Person: Gay Martin 256-878-6271 Reading
Feb. 26, 2008... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Gay Martin Home 135 Wildhaven Dr. Albertville, AL Contact Person: Gay Martin 256-878-6271 Reading
Mar. 18, 2008... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Lori Boatfield Home 601 N. Main St. Boaz, AL Contact Person: Lori Boatfield 256-593-1565 Reading
Apr. 22, 2008... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Cultural Arts Center Broad Street Gadsden, AL Contact Person: Alice Duckett 256-237-7123 Luncheon and Reading.
May 17, 2008... 12noon-4PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Guntersville State Park Lodge 7966 AL Hwy. 227 Guntersville, AL 256-571-5440 guests of Barbara Eubanks at Spring Luncheon/Program of Thursday Book Club Contact Person: Barbara Eubanks 256-878-5934 Book Club Program and Reading
Jun. 17, 2008... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Alice Duckett Home 4720 Amberwood Lane Anniston, AL Contact Person: Alice Duckett 256-237-7123 Reading
Jul. 22, 2008... 12noon-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Lighthouse Coastal Productions 466 Sardis Cutoff Road Sardis City, AL Contact Person: Lighthouse Coastal 256-305-3060 Reading & Internet Updates
Aug. 19, 2008... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Alice Duckett Home 4720 Amberwood Lane Anniston, AL Contact Person: Alice Duckett 256-237-7123 Reading
Sept. 16, 2008... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting... Lori Boatfield Home 601 North Main St. Boaz, AL Contact Person: Lori Boatfield 256-593-1565 Reading
Oct. 21, 2008... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting... Gay Martin Home 135 Wildhaven Dr. Albertville, AL Contact Person: Gay Martin 256-878-6271 Reading
Nov. 18, 2008... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting... The Club 1 Robert Smith Dr. Birmingham, AL Hostess: Shirley Mitchell Reading
Dec. 16, 2008... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting... Barbara Eubanks Home 4840 McVille Rd. Albertville, AL Contact Person: Barbara Eubanks 256-878-5934 Christmas Luncheon and Reading
Dec. 30, 2008... 10am-CST... Photo Shoot for Lit Chicks Gadsden Senior Center Downtown Gadsden, AL For Cover Photo/Guest Feature Article for Anniston-Gadsden Christian Family Magazine January 2009 Issue Lunch at Courtyard Cafe Gadsden Cultural Arts Center Contact Person: Editor Shon Hill 256-328-1082 Reading
Feb. 17, 2009... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Lori Boatfield home 601 N. Main St. Boaz, AL Contact Person: Lori Boatfield 256-593-1565 Reading
Mar. 16, 2009... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Alice Duckett home 4720 Amberwood Lane Anniston, AL Contact Person: Alice Duckett 256-237-7123 Reading
Apr. 9, 2009... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Barbara Eubanks Home 4840 McVille Rd. Albertville, AL Contact Person: Barbara Eubanks 256-878-5934 Reading
May 19, 2009... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Shirley Mitchell Home Contact Person: Lighthouse Coastal Productions 256-305-3060 Reading
Jun. 16, 2009... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Gay Martin Home 135 Wildhaven Drive Albertville, AL Contact Person: Gay Martin-256-878-6271 Reading
Jul. 21, 2009... 1PM-CST... Canceled Meeting
Aug. 18, 2009... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Alice Duckett Home 4720 Amberwood Lane Anniston, AL Contact Person: Alice Duckett 256-237-7123 Reading
Sept. 22, 2009... 1PM-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Lori Boatfield Home 601 N. Main St. Boaz, AL Contact Person: Lori Boatfield 256-593-1565 Reading
Oct. 27, 2009... 12Noon-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Gay Martin Home 135 Wildhaven Dr. Albertville, AL Contact Person: Gay Martin 256-878-6271 Reading
Nov. 17, 2009... 12Noon-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Shirley Mitchell Home Contact Person: Lighthouse Coastal Productions 256-281-9399 Reading
Dec. 15, 2009... 12Noon-CST... Sand Mountain Lit Chicks Meeting Barbara Eubanks Home 4840 McVille Rd. Albertville, AL Contact Person: Barbara Eubanks 256-878-5934 Reading
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Contacting The Lit Chicks...
To reach the members of "The Lit Chicks", please use the following information:
Gay N. Martin
P. O. Box 173
Albertville, AL 35950
tel. 256-878-6271
ggmartin @ bellsouth.net
Shirley W. Mitchell is Managed & Represented by:
Lighthouse Coastal Literary
466 Sardis CutOff Road
Sardis City, AL 35956
tel. 256-281-9399
Agent @ lighthousecoastalliterary.com
Agent @ fabulousafter50.com
Host @ agingoutsidethebox.net
Alice Duckett
4720 Amberwood Lane
Anniston, AL 36207
tel. 256-237-7123
Info @ shadowpurr-r-rpress.com
Barbara Eubanks
P.O. Box 622
Boaz, AL 35957
tel. 256-878-5934
Barbara @ barbaraeubanks.com
Lori Boatfield
601 N. Main Street
Boaz, AL 35957
tel. 256-593-1565
loriboatfield @ bellsouth.net
If you experience any problems with this BLOG, or have problems in contacting any of "The Lit Chicks", please contact:
Lighthouse Coastal Literary
Lighthouse Coastal Productions
Lighthouse News Bureau
466 Sardis CutOff Road
Sardis City, AL 35956
tel. 256-305-3060
Agent@lighthousecoastalliterary.com
Editor@thelitchicks.net
Gay N. Martin
P. O. Box 173
Albertville, AL 35950
tel. 256-878-6271
ggmartin @ bellsouth.net
Shirley W. Mitchell is Managed & Represented by:
Lighthouse Coastal Literary
466 Sardis CutOff Road
Sardis City, AL 35956
tel. 256-281-9399
Agent @ lighthousecoastalliterary.com
Agent @ fabulousafter50.com
Host @ agingoutsidethebox.net
Alice Duckett
4720 Amberwood Lane
Anniston, AL 36207
tel. 256-237-7123
Info @ shadowpurr-r-rpress.com
Barbara Eubanks
P.O. Box 622
Boaz, AL 35957
tel. 256-878-5934
Barbara @ barbaraeubanks.com
Lori Boatfield
601 N. Main Street
Boaz, AL 35957
tel. 256-593-1565
loriboatfield @ bellsouth.net
If you experience any problems with this BLOG, or have problems in contacting any of "The Lit Chicks", please contact:
Lighthouse Coastal Literary
Lighthouse Coastal Productions
Lighthouse News Bureau
466 Sardis CutOff Road
Sardis City, AL 35956
tel. 256-305-3060
Agent@lighthousecoastalliterary.com
Editor@thelitchicks.net
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National Wear Red Day
Join us as we Celebrate National Wear Red Day for the "Go Red For Women Program" with the American Heart Association. Whether it's donating to support research, visiting your healthcare provider, eating a healthier diet, increasing your exercise, purchasing products that support the cause, supporting the HEART for Women Act or Wearing Red Today, you can do something special to beat heart disease. Go red today and for the rest of your life with thousands of others nationwide — for your heart, for your health, and for the women you love.
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Second Chance at Life © & Wear Red Day - GO RED !
A Second Chance At Life © & National Wear Red Day
by Shirley W. Mitchell
National Wear Red Day means promoting the prevention of heart disease. The simple, powerful way to raise an awareness of heart disease and stroke and support the fight against heart disease in women is to Wear Red Today. I will be Wearing Red Today, why don't you join me. Also a donation to the American Heart Association would be a great help.
July 4th, 2008, my perfect health for 70 years came to a sudden stand still. Thanks to modern medicine and a Heart Pacemaker placed in my chest, I am again a bionic woman with a second chance at life. It took me a few days to get my mind wrapped around the fact that my perfect health I had enjoyed all my life was gone.
I felt like King David in 1 Samuel 30:1-6, King James Version of the Bible. "And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire:
(2) And had taken the women captives and were therein: they slew not any, either great of small, but carried them away, and went on their way.
(3) So King David and his men cane to the city, and behold it was burned with fire; and their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, were taken captives.
(4) Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and wept until they had no more power to weep.
(5) And King David's two wives were taken captives.
(6) And King David was greatly distressed; for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people were grieved, every man for his sons, and for his daughters: BUT KING DAVID ENCOURAGED HIMSELF IN THE LORD HIS GOD.
As David, we will pray to our God and He will hear. Verse 8, "And David enquired at the Lord, shall I pursue after this troop? (Amelekites) Shall I overtake them? And He answered, pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail recover all." And David recovered all! Verse 18, "And David recovered all that the Amalekites had carried away; and David rescued his two wives."
So, like King David, I grieved over my sick heart, then I encouraged myself in my God. Being under the umbrella of God's presence I knew my new Heart Pacemaker was gain, not loss. Nothing is lost under the protection of God. As we live the Christian Abundant Life, our recovery from hard times begins on the inside soul as we connect with the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Encourage your self in the Lord today and wear RED! Connect with Him for divine guidance. The victory is yours. There is victory in Jesus.
Many people in our world today are hurting! We are in war, economic stress, global warming, natural disasters, failing health, families are falling apart, and addiction plague many lives. In such times as these it is imperative we connect with our creator, the ruler of the universe.
As I charge forward with my new Heart Pacemaker, I have a new zeal for encouraging others to encourage themselves in their God, making their grand finale of life victorious!
Help me to Celebrate National Wear Red Day Today... and support the American Heart Association and the Go Red for Women Program !
GO RED !
Total Heart Care Dr. Neica Goldberg, M.D. Herbs Healthy
Balance for Women Now ACOG NOF Faith & Fitness Magazine
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