I forgot to wear RED!

This morning I was half way to work when I realized that my lime green shirt wasn't what I wanted to wear today. I'd forgotten my RED!


The first Friday in February is -National Wear Red Day^®-to show support for women's heart health. And as someone whose heart strives to be healthier, I should have remembered!

To make women more aware of the danger of heart disease, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and partner organizations are sponsoring a national campaign called The Heart Truth^®. The campaign's goal is to give women a personal and urgent wakeup call about their risk of heart disease.

The centerpiece of The Heart Truth is the Red Dress, which was introduced as the national symbol for women and heart disease awareness in 2002 by NHLBI. The Red Dress^® reminds women of the need to protect their heart health and inspires them to take action.

The wearing of red as a symbol came about a year after I had my surprise--now I wear my scar with pride. Today, I want to encourage everyone to know and understand the risks of heart disease, hopefully to prevent having to go through the same fun times I have. And if not for yourself, then for your loved ones...never underestimate the effect heart disease will have on family and friends--even though they may never say a word.

Luckily have have red aprons here at work. So I'll wear a red apron for heart disease awareness... and to keep my clothes clean. :)


Are you aware of the dangers of heart disease? Do you wear red this first Friday of February? Be healthy everyone!












^®National Wear Red Day is a registered trademark of HHS and AHA

Now we know the Mayan truth...

Me, too! (Once again, thanks to Mary D. for the news)

My Books Go Visiting

Two of my books are featured at two special spots today. 

By Keltic Design is one of today's great books at ISelfPub

And Keltic Flight, along with an interview, is at Romance Books R Us


Stop by, leave a comment and discover a new tale or two.


Happy Reading!

Dogs Barking Can't Fly Without...

Okay, so this has nothing to do with umbrellas, Whoopie or Jumpin' Jack Flash.

But how can you not love this? And as my friend Mary says--best commercial that has nothing to do with the product! My congrats to VW for sticking with a now universal theme to catch everyone's attention. And, isn't that what marketing is all about?



My fave--Chewie. Which pup is yours? Now, go ahead. Watch it again. I know you want to!

Dyslexic Turn Signal Girl

That was what I had to call myself the other day. And not just then. I've noticed an unfortunate tendency in my turn signal usage. 

After happily sitting in a left turn lane, waiting for a long light, I made my turn. But my turn signal didn't stop. Those who know me will understand that moment of panic (Monte is an older car with an assortment of aches and pains). Now what's wrong?


Uh, nothing was wrong except that I'd had the poor car signalling to turn right all that time. Worse yet...this wasn't the first time I'd done that.


At least my turn signal dyslexia has only shown up with intended left hand turns. I think.


Maybe I should use the old fashioned hand signals.


I hope other drivers just shake their heads at my lack of concentration. (Yeah, that's it. I'm plotting stories, thinking about a hero...) 


Hey, I've indicated that I'm turning. Even if I do go the other way. That's more than a lot of drivers do. 


So, if you see me waiting to turn left, but the right turn signal is blinking away, give me props for my turn signal use and don't worry. I really do know where I'm going.

How's your signal use? How angry do you get with folks who don't use their signals?

Drive safe everyone!

Blog hop winner times three

Thank you to everyone who stopped by and shared New Year's memories. I decided that because I have three books available, I'd award three prizes.

So I called upon the sibs random-nator (Hey, where's Perry?) who picked the numbers for:
Ely Y.
Sherry S.
Susan W.
I'll be contacting you for your choice of book.

Thanks again everyone! Stop by anytime. You never know who or what might show up on starrwords!

Oh, there you are.

New Year Memories Blog Hop

Welcome to starrwords--blogging home of author *lizzie starr. I'm thrilled you stopped by.

For this hop we're sharing New Year memories. I thought a long time about this and realized I don't have a whole lot of memories because I've never done much on the eve. But, let's see... my first official 'date' with my ex was at a huge dinner/dance New Year's Eve party.

The party was at a local country club, so I spiffied up with a new dress and my coursage. Yep, that was quite a party! We partied with two other couples then continued the party into the wee hours at one of their homes. I learned a lot about those folks that night. :)


No, these weren't our friends...but what fun!





Watching the celebration in Times Square



I'm sure at one time I may have seen Guy Lombardo but my real memories start with the ageless Dick Clark. This year I listened to the neighborhood fireworks, wished my family and friends a wonderful upcoming year and crawled into bed.

Such a party animal. Not.

Now, on to the fun stuff! Leave a comment for a chance to win your choice of one of my ebooks.

And each comment is also entered in the drawing for the Grand Prize of a Kindle Fire. A second prize of an $80 Amazon gift card will also be drawn. So click on one of the blogs below and hop on to another New Year Memory and another chance to win!

And have a memorable New Year!