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My birthday is Feb 15, the day after Valentine’s Day. My hubby called the twin celebrations: Happy Happy Everything. We’d usually take the weekend off and head up to Holland on Lake Michigan. There was something incredibly romantic about being bundled up and walking the frozen beach with coffee in one hand and my other hand in his. After leaving Holland, we’d drive up the western coast of Michigan, stopping at all the public beaches along the way,enjoying the frozen landscape, feeling the snow crunching as we walked, watching the gulls overhead. By late afternoon, we’d head back to the hotel, light a fire in the fireplace and spend the the rest of our time together warming each other up. 🙂 On Sunday morning, we’d pack up and head home. I lost him to cancer in 03, but the memories of 32 years of Happy Happy Everything always make me smile. B
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| DiDi’s Indigo Review |
Indigo Blurb:
As a child Hester Wyatt escaped slavery, but now the dark-skinned beauty is a dedicated member of Michigan’s Underground railroad, offering other runaways a chance at the freedom she has learned to love. When one of her fellow conductors brings her an injured man to hide, Hester doesn’t hesitate even after she is told about the price on his head. The man in question is the great conductor known as the “Black Daniel” a vital member of the north’s Underground railroad network, but Hester finds him so rude and arrogant, she begins to question her vow to hide him.
When the injured and beaten Galen Vachon, aka, the Black Daniel awakens in Hester’s cellar, he is unprepared for the feisty young conductor providing his care. As a member of one of the wealthiest free Black families in New Orleans, Galen has turned his back on the lavish living he is accustomed to in order to provide freedom to those enslaved in the South. However, as he heals he cannot turn his back on Hester Wyatt. Her innocence fills him like a breath of fresh air and he is determined to make her his, but traitors have to be found, slave catchers have to be routed and Hester’s refusal to trust her own heart has to be overcome before she and Galen can find the freedom only love can bring
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I love the thought of Happy happy everything. I love weekend getaways with my husband also just to do nothing but be together. we’ve take books with us to the beach in December and read all day and go out at night. Love it!
What a wonderful happy happy everything. Thanks for sharing Mrs. B.,memories like that can last a lifetime and encourage us all to go out and make our own happy happy memories.
Beverly-thank you for your post. What lovely memories to have. Happy Happy Everything to YOU! I’m going to borrow that saying and use it with all the special people in my life!
That was an awesome post. Thank you for sharing! Memories like that are what life is all about.
Francesca
Such sweet memories. Thank you Beverly for sharing with us.
Being a Michigander I’m going to have to read this!!! I’ve heard lots of love for Beverly’s books, I can’t believe I haven’t read one yet!
That was such a heartfelt post. I am sorry for the loss. I love the Happy Happy Everything. That is so cleaver and sweet.
I have not read any of hers but would love to. I always take recommendations from a friend to heart. Thanks Didi for introducing me =D
What a great post! Thank you for sharing your memories.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I like the idea of Happy Happy Everything. Those were great memories. Thanks for sharing them with us.
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That was SO sweet…Happy Happy Everything. It’s clear you two were blessed with a Real Love. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for sharing Ms. Bev. That memory is a Happy Happy Everything. You were his Happy Happy Everything as he was yours.
Happy Happy Everything (early) to you, Beverly. Reading what you wrote brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing with us. 🙂
Wonderful memories to have – thank you for sharing.
Thank you for your awesome post. Love the idea of Happy Happy Everything.
Thank you for sharing your memories with us. Lovely post!
Beverly thank you for sharing your trip down memory lane with us.
I read Indigo this week and I have to say it was really good…words can’t really describe what this book makes you feel at least I can’t express it except to say I loved it!!!
P.S. Thanks DiDi!!!!
I’m glad I get the opportunity to discover new authors,thank you for sharing with us such a wonderful post, and happy happy everything to you.
Wonderful post… I like your Happy Happy Everything Day.. My great-neice shares your birthday…
Enjoy your weekend….
This book cover is so pretty and so different. I have read a couple of books that included the underground railroad. Thanks for the giveaway.
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My Mom lost my StepDad to cancer in 03 also. We miss him still but as you so beautifully pointed out, people we love live on in our memories. I lived in Michigan for 20 years and I miss the coasts but not the snow!
I love “Happy Happy Everything” – it’s sweet. I’ve been to Holland, MI and it’s very beautiful though to be honest I prefer it during the summer time when it’s warmer (I hate being cold!) Thanks for sharing your memories!
Thank you everyone for stopping by. It’s great that you continue to support GP =)
Congratulations to Maria D you won today’s contest. I will email you to get the details.
Great review. My birthday is the 10th and hubby always seperates the two. Smart man.
Marika Weber
Happy, happy everything. Love that 🙂
Memories are everything1