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Have You Ever Seen Ellen Laugh So Hard?? Watch Amy Schumer Turn The Tables On The Host HERE!

Maybe it's because I don't watch TV, but I laughed so hard I was crying while watching this. Just click the link above (this is not spam, just me sharing something I found hilarious).

I wrote the (funny as heck) book on menopause.

I didn't write it alone I had the help of two friends. It took a good 8 years, but the book is finally available. I think Amazon.com sells it the cheapest ($11.68, but the price seems to change anywhere from pennies to dimes on a daily basis). Here is the link to purchase on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Menopause-Its-Time-Guys-sensitivity-challenged/dp/0991004507/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1424934414&sr=1-1&keywords=menopause+humor+book

Of course, you can support your local bookstore (always a good idea, if you value having a local bookstore) and order it through them for $12.99...no shipping! Usually takes a day or two to come in, so it is easiest to order over the phone so you don't have to make two trips.

The book is very funny, but not for prudes since menopause affects bodily functions not discussed in proper company. It is designed for men (big pictures, few words) because men need to know what we're going through! It touches on every symptom and makes the perfect gift for the menopausal and those that live with them. Hope you enjoy it.

Fifty shades of free

Since everyone is all "50 Shades" this Valentine's weekend, I thought I'd share this parody by my sometimes-coauthor. It is available as a free Kindle download if you subscribe to their lending library (not sure how that works, but I know this is so). The book is ridiculously vile in a way that makes it totally hysterical (but, you'll never admit that to anyone else because it is so vile...I wouldn't admit it if I weren't trying to promote it for my buddy). So, you've been warned.
In addition to free kindle lending books (also available at most libraries...though some only offer one format, e.g. kindle or nook), there are thousands of free ebooks for download and the offering changes every month.

Looking for "not new" income

Yep, this is a blatant plug for books I've written. The 1099s are starting to roll in and I fear my sales may have dropped precipitously this year. It's my own fault. I've always said I can't live on my book sales, but I can vacation on them -- and this year I failed to take a vacation. One of the nice thing about writing a book is it continues to deliver income over time. That "not new" income helps. Of course, if you really want the book sales to produce, you need to do some marketing and I have not...that's "work!" But, I suppose I should bite the bullet and do some promotion. The books are actually well received. My parodies are dang funny and readers tell me they get some laughs out of my novel as well. (It's a pre-dystopian, adventure romance.) Ideal for young and new adults with less-than literary tastes (fun reads, not deep). They would make great Valentine gifts. Available wherever books are sold (except bookstores...you'll have to special order them if you go to the store, but that won't cost any extra). Available in all e-formats, too. Here are the links for the kindle versions (in the US): TwiLITE (was on the kindle Too 100 parodies list for over 2 years) http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005AJN7AQ ; Catching On Fire http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007VTEC4S

Oh dear, I bought myself a vintage mink jacket.

Did I mention I can’t resist a bargain? When I discovered that affordable vintage fur jackets were to be had, well, my spending restraint was put to the test…and failed miserably. I would NEVER buy a NEW fur unless it was some sort of animal also used for food or very ethically raised, etc. But, a USED fur is a different story. I’m okay with wearing fur from critters that were dead before I was even born. I am extending their usefulness. And no one is going to look at my fat self (looking even fatter in a fur) and think: “what a great look, I have to go get myself a fur that makes ME look that huge.” Of course, finding a vintage fur that fits a fat lady is not an easy task. The women that owned fur coats in days gone by seem all to have been very petite. So, when I found a decent-looking, ‘50’s-era mink jacket for $225 on Etsy.com, it caught my eye. Fur is incredibly warm. I needed a dressy winter jacket/coat. And I liked the style. I was still going to pass up the jacket when I happened to notice the seller was running a 30% off sale. That did me in. $157 for a kooky, warm, luxurious jacket that would last me the rest of my life (it’s not like I have THAT many decades left). I took a big risk (because returns were not accepted) and ordered the coat. As luck would have it, it fits great (and I am built really weird so that is very lucky