Congratulations to Andrew and Abbe on their blog

Tonight my grandson and his girlfriend started a blog. I love reading it. I need to know how to set up a link to his blog and then put it on my favorites. Can anyone tell me how? It is fun to find out what is going on in their life. Congratulations Abbe and Andrew. Have fun with your blog. Tell your readers how to send comments. Love you. Grandma Nancy PS Can you remove the funny word that you have to copy to post acomment? RSVP Grandma Fancy Nancy

New Book Arrives and New Carpet Also

Glad some of my new book has arrived . I am still shipping out some books to friends and family. Yesterday the men put in the new carpet. It looks good. The house was upside down and so last night I stayed at the local Hampton Inn and enjoyed getting out of the mess. It was fun to have a good night's sleep.

The color of the carpet is a bit darker than I realized, but perhaps it won't show the dirt. In any case, it is done , and I am glad . I am enjoying your comments about SNIPPETS 2. It is always fun to hear your thoughts. Happy Healthy New Year. Our phone is working again . It was out of order for a few days. One day at a time!

Fancy Nancy Says: Getting reorganized sometimes takes time and effort.
The result is worth the work.

My New Book Is In the Mail

I have been mailing out my new book to family and friends. Hope you all enjoy reading it. I enjoyed writing it. Yesterday I wrote about the books that I bought in the resale shop for a very small price.

It seems that the reading world is changing. Now E-books will be the new way to read a book. I have not tried any of the E-books since I don't have the reader. For the moment, I still enjoy having a book in print. I do notice that I prefer large print and small thin books to large heavy ones.

I guess we can all be fussy with what we read. There are so many books out there. Why waste time reading a book you don't like.

Fancy Nancy Says: The librarian does not care if you return a book unread.

New Books At the Bargain Box

The library was closed today and I wanted to read some new books. I went to my favorite resale shop and bought 4 books each about $1-3 dollars a book.

When I think about the amount of time that the author spent in writing the book and the cost to publish the book, it is amazing that we can purchase a $25 book for only a small amount. Ofcourse, someone else has already given the purchase price.

I have written three books and the time that goes into the writing and the printing is tremendous. I have enjoyed writing my books and I guess the other authors feel the same way.

All I know is it is a labor of love. I always tell me students, keep your job, because writers like artists and musicians may not be compensated for the good work that they do.

Fancy Nancy Says: If you want to make money , don't plan on being a writer or an artist. Find a job that guarantees a paycheck!

A Quiet Xmas

Today we got our condo ready for the carpet men who will arrive on Wed. Since you have to clean off all the table tops and remove shoes etc. from the closets, we spent the morning getting things ready for the men.

In the afternoon we visited a friend in rehab. She had an accident , fell , and fractured her pelvis. Not fun. She is in a lovely rehab facility that looks more like a nice hotel. You would not know it is for rehab.

We took a short ride and noticed just about everything is town is closed today. Nothing wrong with a quiet Xmas. Things in town came to halt.


Fancy Nancy Says: Sometimes it is nice to have a quiet holiday time. We loved seeing family earlier in the week.

Fancy Nancy Says: Sometimes you have to celebrate every day, not just on a holidays. Amen!

Chanber Work Day

I worked this morning, but left my two books at the Chamber by mistake. I was going to show them to two co-workers, but they did not show up. In any case I will go back on Tues. and pick up my books that I forgot to take home.

Do you forget things as well? It seems we need two of everything in case we lose the first thing. I often use an umbrella stroller to carry my things. It acts as a file. It carries all my belongings. Today I did not use my stroller and yes, I forgot the books at the Chamber.

Fancy Nancy Says: If you lose something, move on. You will probably find it at a later date. It is not worth struggling to find it.

Fancy Nancy Says: If something is important, try to have a duplicate

Good Will Can Be Fun

Tonight we went to a local Good Will and we had all these receipts that entitle you to a discount. We purchased $28 in merchandise and after we turned in our bargain coupons the whole bill was only $6.90.

It is always a fun adventure in the junk shops. You never know what you will find. I got some nice blouses at a bargain price. Marty got a nice pink jersey. A fun time at Good Will.


Fancy Nancy Says: You can find some good stuff at junk shops.

Welcome to My New Readers

I noticed tonight that I have 7 new visitors. Love to learn about you. Send Fancy Nancy your comments . How did you find my blog? Hope you enjoy reading it. I have now over 6,000 hits. I have no idea how people find the site. I welcome you . My SNIPPETS 2 book is now in print. I will be shipping copies to friends and family. Enjoy reading it. If anyone else wants to read it let me know. I have printed enough for family and friends. For others, if you let me know I could print more, but I would have to ask for a fee for printing and shipping. In any case love to hear from you.

Fancy Nancy Says: It is so nice to know I have readers from all over.

A Wonderful Family Dinner

We just came from a wonderful family dinner with my daughter, her husband and their son, Ben. What a treat to see your family looking well . I especially enjoyed hearing about Ben's job which is quite exciting. He makes video games and his company is now not only in New York , but also in Toronto and and in Europe. Congratulations Ben for all your success.

Fancy Nancy Says: Family time is such a joyful event. We are lucky to be able to see our children happy and achieving. Life is good! Happy Holidays. PS Welcome to 7 new visitors to my site. Let me hear from you.

Dental Day

A full morning at the dentist, then on to line dancing. We are looking forward to time with family this week, a treat for all. SNIPPETS 2 is now available. I will be shipping copies to family and friends. It is always fun to see the results and hear from others if they enjoyed it.

I now realize that there are a few typos that should have been corrected, but since nothing is perfect in life, so be it.

Fancy Nancy Says: Seek perfection, but settle for reality.

SNIPPETS IS BEING PRINTED

Today I worked all morning to get my new book to the printer. Once I reviewed the table of contents, I realized one page was missing. Back to my house to fine the missing page. Mission accomplished. The book is being printed. I feel glad it is done.

Hope to share it with others for the holidays.

Fancy Nancy Says: Completing a project makes you feel good.

Finding What You Lost

Recently I lost a favoite pair of eyeglasses. I have learned that no matter how hard you search, the missing item may not reappear in a timely manner, if at all. I was delighted today to reach inside a pocketbook and upzip a place where low and behold, the missing glasses reappeared. It was like reconnecting with an old friend.

Fancy Nancy Says: If you lose something, don't panic, it may reappear when it is ready. PS Get two of everything.

Hooray! SNIPPETS 2 IS NEARLY READY

Today I did the cover for my newest book SNIPPETS 2. I have one last author's note to type, and then after a proofread, I hope to get it to the printer this week. I will make extra copies this time, since SNIPPETS , the first book ran out of copies.

It is always a good feeling when you start to see a project come together. I have been working on this in bits and pieces over the last summer, and now I want to complete it for the holidays.

Fancy Nancy Says: Completing a goal feels good!

A Busy Time For All

Holidays are always a busy time of year. Today I had a medical apt. and the doctor took me off one med that was too much for my system. I had lost 6 pounds in 10 days. Not a good plan. Glad the weight is off, but my stomach was giving me a message. " It said this medicine is not for Fancy Nancy". The doctor agreed and gave me a break. She said see you in a month and then we will evaluate. Glad to be off the stuff.

The medical community has lots of meds, but you have to see if your body will accept them. My body is very sensitive to meds and so your body will give you the message-- Mother Nature always wins!

Check Out Hotel Deals

Every hotel has several prices. In Naples, I always ask for the AARP rate, the resident rate and now the Chamber rate. They are like the airlines. Each time you ask the question, it seems that you get a new rate. Some hotels give better rates on the computer, other ones you do better asking the front desk.

Just recently I found a disount on the computer, but the 800 number rate beat it. It is like a game of chess. If you have the time, you can usually find some pretty good deals. I volunteer at the Chamber and lately, just telling places that , they give me a discount. They want us to help promote their businesses.

Fancy Nancy Says: Negotiating can be fun and save you money.

Computers Can Confuse

Hi Marcia, I tried to read your old blog and found it, but how do I make a comment. There is no anonymous and they said I need a new google account number. Please send me your correct E-mail. I did not get it. My computer has been having the flu as well.

When computers work, they are great. Too often they are human and get sick. When that happens we all need a good computer doctor . Maybe we need medicare for comptuers.

Fancy Nancy Says: Don't let your computer get you crazy!

I am adding a PS to this blog. For those of us who wear eyeglasses. Do you now need glasses to find your eyeglasses? I have many pairs, good ones and cheap ones and inevitably the one pair I need somehow gets lost. Fancy Nancy Says: Don't let your glasses get you nuts, find another pair for now and maybe the lost ones will return. They are for the moment in never never land.

Marcia Please Send Me an Update

Marcia: I tried connecting to your new blog. It said it did not exist. Kindly send me your correct E-mail with the details. Is there a period after the www??? It just would not come in. Kindly update me with the correct address for your blog and your E-mail. I would like to connect.

Fancy Nancy never made the boat trip. She had a bad stomach upset, so a boat trip would not work. Most people get seasick on the boat, I got seasick before I ever got to go. One day at a time.


Fancy Nancy Says: You never know what a new day will bring.

A Medical Day

As we get older more time is spent with medical apts. Today the exterminator also tried to help out with the unwanted little ants that had invaded us. Hope it works.

Tomorrow I will be taking a nice boat trip sponsored by the Chamber. The perks on this volunteer job are great.

Love to hear from you all and Happy Holidays.


Fancy Nancy Says: We are lucky when they can still fix our bodies.

A Fun New Volunteer Job

I now volunteer at the Naples Chamber of Commerce. They give some great perks. Today they had a Xmas luncheon for volunteers. They gave out prizes and I won a gift certificate. We are invited to lots of events since they want us to be familiar with the different places in town. This week we have a boat trip and next week two parties at different hotels. No pay, but lots of good perks.

Fancy Nancy Says: It pays to volunteer. You never know what you will get.

Have Any of You Tried Boric Acid for Bugs?

I have asthma so I have to be careful with products to get rid of bugs. They have sprayed outside, but I have small bugs in my sink and on my desk. I have read boric acid works. Where can you buy it and has anyone ever tried it? Love to hear your thoughts.

Visited a friend in a beautiful rehab center . She fell and fractured her pelvis. Not fun for her. The Center she is in was lovely. It looked more like a hotel.

I am enjoying my membership in LA Fitness. I play racquetball by myself. I always win!

Fancy Nancy Says: You don't always need competition to win.

90th Birthday Celebration

Tonight I invited my student Frank to celebrate his 90th birthday. He is an amazing man who has been President of three colleges, served in Washington under Pres. Johnson, and has written 12 books.

There were 8 guests and although he uses a cane, he still hears without an aid and his mind is still very keen.

I have made many nice friendships from my teaching.

Fancy Nancy Says: I am lucky to still be teaching.

HOORAY MY COMPUTER GOT FIXED

The technology in our house did not work this week. Today the house was filled with " Fix it Men". The television works again. my computer works for now, and we even ordered new carpets, so with luck things are improving. Technology is great when it works.

Hope you all are well and ready to enjoy the holidays. Keep in touch.

Fancy Nancy Says: Nice to have things working again.