Holiday Shopping Soiree

Memory Books Galore recently participated in the Holiday Shopping Soiree at Tantrum Tanning Salon and Grounded Coffee Shop in Burlington. 

5th Grade Poetry Reading Salem Grade School

Student teacher, Sonja Bingen, invited me to do a poetry reading with Aly Davis and her 5th grade class at Salem Grade School.  So exciting sharing Great Grandma's philosophy with such young minds.  Thanks Aly and Sonja

Save the Date - November 10th

Ladies Night Out

Thursday, November 10th

at

Hairworks, in Burlington

Memory Books Galore will be participating in the Ladies Night Out at  Hairworks on 

Thursday November 10th, 2011 ~ 5pm - 8pm

Come see what we're all about.

Nettie's Fountain Pen and The Lyons Pictorial History will be available for purchase.

Heritage Makers samples and ideas will be on display as well as information regarding the 

Heritage Makers Publishing Studio 

Join us for an evening of wine, socializing and shopping!

What is life about?

When I woke up this morning, I asked myself, "What is life about?"
I found the answer in my room...the fan said, "Be cool."
The roof said, "Aim high."
The window said, "See the world!"
The clock said, "Every minute is precious."
The mirror said, "Reflect before you act."
The calendar said, "Be up to date."
The door said, "Push hard for your goals."
The floor said, "Kneel down and pray"

Monday, February 28th, 2011

Today is Great Grandma's birthday!

I made a contact at the Waterman Hospital in Tavares, FL this morning while we were at dad's cardio therapy appointment.  While talking with the purchaser of the gift store, a customer overheard us talking and asked if she could purchase the book that I  had with me.  Originally from Indiana, Charlotte purchased the book on-site, I signed it for her and had my picture taken with her.  I will be contacting the buyer and she said she would probably take 10 books to sell in the gift store.

We then went to find where we could donate a book to the chaplain's office of the hospital and ran into Barbara.  She directed us to the chaplain and on a second note was interested in how I completed the project as her son writes poetry and she was looking for an avenue to publish his poetry.  Had a nice visit and I will be contacting her in the next couple of days.

Article hits the Southern Lakes Newspapers

 I met with Jennifer Eisenbart, news reporter for the Southern Lakes Newspaper one week ago.  We had a nice conversation and she wrote a wonderful article about the book and my passion for capturing these memories.    The article to my knowledge can not be viewed online, but it is in various newspapers around the Southern Lakes Area. Burlington, Lakes Geneva, Elkhorn, Delavan, Whitewater.....Thanks Jennifer for your support!

Nettie's Fountain Pen has arrived

It was an exciting day today, Tuesday, February 22nd.  Worked most of the morning knowing that the UPS truck wouldn't be arriving until afternoon.  When afternoon hit it was like waiting for Santa Claus to arrive.  Every sound I heard, I'd pop up out of my chair to see if THE BIG BROWN TRUCK had arrived.  I guess that was my method for exercise that day! HA.  When 5:00pm hit, I thought for sure they would not arrive until Wednesday, but you know what they say, put dinner on the table and the company will come or the phone will ring.

Just sitting down to dinner and THE BIG BROWN TRUCK pulls up outside.  I was like a kid in a candy store! The books  look as I expected and when I shared my story with the UPS man, he even gave a smile and said a few words.  That's the first time I've heard him speak!

The pre-orders have all been shipped and a handful of books have been placed at Gooseberries in Burlington.

It is exciting to say the least!

And...... the article comes out in the Southern Lakes Newspapers tomorrow.  Can't wait!

Soon to be released

Nettie's Fountain Pen 
Homespun Philosophy

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Nettie’s Fountain Pen is a collection of over 200 poems written, by my Great Grandma, over a period of approximately 50 years. 

The collection reflects much about family life and raising her children, happenings of the world, and her personal devotion and great appreciation to God, her Saviour, for the goodness in her life. 

Even though it was written years ago, much of her thoughts can be applied to our daily living.

Chapters include: 

• Family
• Hodge Podge
• Landscape
• Nature
• Philosophy
• Seasons
• Spiritual
• Travel

Spiral notebooks, once packed away in a closet, have now been compiled into this beautiful 346 page, soft-covered, perfect bound book for your reading pleasure.

 

Pre-orders are now being accepted.  To order... print out the order form at Nettie's Fountain Pen, complete and mail back to me.