Kimberly Gardner

In these days of such desperate need in our nation’s military, it is critically important that we revisit the travesty of don’t-ask-don’t-tell. What kind of government maintains an official policy that prevents brave and patriotic men and women from serving their nation simply because of their sexual orientation? It’s absurd and insulting

So in celebration of Veterans’ Day and in tribute to all our veterans, particularly those forced to serve in silence, I’m posting a link to this speech given by a retired navy man, a patriot and one of those to whom we owe our undying gratitude and to whom the government owes an apology.

Thank you, Captain Rankin, for everything.

http://www.thegaymilitarytimes.com/060815Rankin.html

Wow, it’s been so long that I almost forgot how to get here. *g*

I have much to get caught up on. So where to start …

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I know it looks like I’m reverting to my old, lazy blogger ways. But I’m really not. Honest!

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Just popping my head in to say that I’m still alive.

RL is kicking my butt lately, and I’m typing my fingers to the bone working on my story for the hot comfort anthology. That’s why I haven’t been around here very much for the past week or so.

But the story is half finished and RL looks like it’s settling down too.

So thank FSM for that!

I’ll be back on my regular blogging schedule — whatever that is — when the writing binge is over.

I don’t normally get political on this blog, but some things are simply intolerable.

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 My New Year’s gift to you is this, a picture of the last sunset of 2007. It was taken by my husband at Mallory Pier in Key West just about a half hour ago.

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Christmas Eve is a busy time for everyone and I am no exception. I still have a few gifts to wrap, a few calls to make and a last minute trip to the supermarket for some hors deovres to take to the Christmas Eve celebration at my mil’s house later today.

So I’ll just wish you and yours a happy and peaceful holiday season.

And whatever way you choose to celebrate, stay safe and be

joyful.

Researchers at the University of Pavia, in Italy, have found that falling in love raises levels of Nerve Growth Factor for about a year. This hormone-like
substance helps to restore the nervous system and improves memory by triggering the growth of new brain cells. It is also associated with the feeling of
being “loved-up” and contented, inducing a calming effect on the body and mind. Unfortunately, researchers found levels dropped after about a year — the
point at which feelings of romantic love fall away and reality kicks in.

That’s right. Falling in love is actually good for you. Of course we romance writers knew that all along.

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I tried this recipe last year and the next morning I woke in a messy kitchen with no memory of having baked anything. *g*

Feliz Navidad Christmas Cookies

1 cup of water
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup of sugar
1 tsp salt
1 cup of brown sugar
Lemon juice
4 large eggs
1 cup nuts
2 cups of dried fruit
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With everyone counting down to the holidays, I thought I’d share a link to one of my favorite online merchants. Whenever I visit this site looking for gifts I always find, at least one and usually more,thing that I want for myself.

Pyramid Collection

http://www.pyramidcollection.com/