Krista*: Blog

I would like to take a moment to wish every man who has had a positive influence on a child, a Happy Father's Day. Thank you.

Friends, the hot weather is fast approaching us, and in some places (like California) is already here. Many of you will take your fur baby (dog) out with you and run errands. PLEASE, do not leave them in the car with the windows open an inch or two. The inside of a car, on a summer day will quickly heat up to the point that your dog will have heatstroke and die. So I suggest the following. Fill the water bowl at home with fresh, cool water, give them a tummy rub, and tell them you will come home ASAP. This way, you return home to a happy, healthy, ALIVE pet. (I know this is something that shouldn't need to be said, but some folks tend not to think.)

Have a wonderful summer! - Krista

UPDATE: Several of you have replied to remind me that this is also a situation where children are left in hot cars. It astonishes me that a parent will be so stupid to do this.

The final chapter for GBF has been forwarded to my long suffering editor, Pixel the Cat. I hope to post it by the end of the week. After that story wraps up, I plan to let my "Lodi Teen Romance" stories rest for a bit and work on other story ideas.

Ladies and Gentlemen; Please be advised that Karmen Marquez has asked me to inform you that April 17th is International Bat Appreciation Day.

Several people have asked about 'Garlic Knots' mentioned in chapter 4 of GBF. They are a simple and delicious side for any meal. To make them, you can purchase a pre-made pizza crust from the grocery store (example is the Pillsbury brand) and open it out on the counter over parchment paper. Brush the dough with melted butter and then sprinkle (to taste) garlic powder on as well. Fold the dough over on itself so the butter and garlic powder is inside. Then with a pizza cutter, carve off strips of dough and roll between your (washed) hands to make long, skinny, strips of dough. Then twist the dough into a simple knot. No need to be fancy about it, unless you want it that way. Place on a cookie sheet. You can add more butter and garlic powder on top if you wish. Bake as directed in the oven. Enjoy!