Birthday card humour

I had a belated birthday celebration with some family members yesterday. My brother-in-law gave me a card that struck me as so funny. He said he’d been trying to figure out who to give it to, and decided at the last minute that I would get it. Here is the picture on the front. I spent a few minutes trying to decide if I knew any of these women from old family photos. But as I read the card, I realized- Nope, that wasn’t the point.

The front reads – “Recent studies revealed that the kind of man a woman finds attractive can differ, depending upon the time of the month…”

Inside it says – “For example, if she is ovulating, she is attracted to men with rugged masculine features. However, if she is in the other time of the month (or especially if she is menopausal…) she tends to be more attracted to a man with duct tape over his mouth and an axe lodged in his forehead… while he is on fire.

No further studies are expected.”

Oh, my gosh. I laughed myself silly. Does this type of humour appeal to you? I know my sense of humour doesn’t work with everyone. I tend to crack jokes and get a blank look back, from someone who hasn’t heard my comments before.

We need more laughter in these strange times. What makes you laugh?

Noble Fir makes Cones

The noble firs around our balcony have gone crazy creating cones. Every tree has a big crown of pale green cones newly grown in the last few weeks. They’re beautiful.

Fir Cones

I’m still working on Jake PI, Book Three of Lies He Told. Almost finished the proofing. Will let you know the release date any day now. Hope you are keeping safe and happy in these strange times. Best, Sylvie

Skunk Cabbage growing fast

Well, I’m back. My website was hacked a month ago, and it is finally functional again. I was afraid everything would be lost, but apparently not. Thank you to the people who managed to scrub it clean and make it work again. Hello to my readers. I have missed being in touch with you.

These are junior skunk cabbages, also known as Yellow Arum, just coming out of the ground. They grow in the ditches and hedges all around on Vancouver Island and are related to a similar plant in Asia. Below are the more mature plants, taken about 10 days later. I took these pictures while out on my bike rides, something I was able to do while social distancing. 🙂

See how big they are? They grow fast once spring hits. Do they have a scent? Oh, yes, they do. Thus the name – skunk cabbage.

How have you all been? Safe and healthy, I hope. I have managed a bit of writing, but very much miss my get-togethers with my writing groups, as well as being able to post updates here. Hopefully, things will be back to normal soon–the new normal–whatever that is going to look like.

Stay well, hang in there, Best wishes, Sylvie

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Major Dante Regiment must find a way to protect Beth, as the Emperor is not the only one causing chaos in Khandarken

The Emperor has been defeated. New countries have arisen from the ashes of the old Empire. The citizens swear they will never need to fight again.

Bethlehem Farmer is helping her brother Abram run Farmer Holdings in south Khandarken after their father died in the final battles. But when Abram takes a trip with Uncle Jade into the northern territory and disappears without a trace, suddenly things are not what they seem and no one can be trusted.

Ends Monday- my ebook giveaway of Moon Shine

My ebook contest for the Christmas season –

To enter the contest—send me an email at sylviegraysonauthor@gmail.com with the subject Moon Shine, and tell me what you are happy about this season. All emails must be by December 30. I will choose 5 winners on Jan 2. ? Last chance!

Moon Shine by Sylvie Grayson

Back Blurb – Some secrets are too dangerous to keep

After losing her husband to a deadly illness, Julia Butler is determined to look after her family, but this is the 1930’s and times are tough for everyone. As the endless string of jobless men trudges past her farm, she does her best to hang on. Then two strangers suddenly appear at her home. They are hiding something that places her family in immediate danger.

Dr. Will Stofford has become disillusioned with women. In an effort to heal his broken heart, he leaves his brothers behind and sets up his medical practice in the Kootenays where no one knows him.

Meeting Julia throws his plans into chaos. Will can’t turn his back on a challenge and he won’t rest until he solves this puzzle and puts things right.

In the 1930’s, can a country doctor and a determined widow save the lives of these abandoned strangers?

This is just the sort of story I enjoy – ordinary people who struggle through the depression and hardships weathering the ups and downs that life throws at them, contending with small town living where everyone knows everybody’s business. A thoroughly enjoyable read.  Amazon reviewer

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!