sunshine calling…
Today’s Special: Malted Belgium Waffle with strawberries and whipped cream and a small cheese omelette.
And here is a blog, all in a rush, because the mild May sunshine is calling and Sallie is barking.
We’ve been back open at the diner since April the thirteenth, and it’s really good to be back, but when did THIS happen?
Oh. Today. Already done, actually, but my surprise struck me as funny.
Two weeks ago I had a lovely time in Marquette, speaking at the annual spring meeting of the Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association. Truck broke down, which wasn’t so bad, really, as I got to hang out in Marquette for a few days. Here is a sight on my walk that Monday to pick up the truck after repair:
Jacques Marquette looks out over Marquette harbor
And last weekend Rick and I were in Lansing for the ‘Night for Notables,’ part of the Michigan Notable Books program. I’m thrilled and honored that SOUTH OF SUPERIOR was one of twenty chosen for 2012.
The stage at the Michigan Notable Books ceremony (and why did I not take more pictures?)
And now for that sunshine. Off to dive in to the great outdoors.
Category: Today's Special | Tags: Marquette, Michigan Notable Books, Pierre Marquette, Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors 11 comments »
May 2nd, 2012 at 11:43 pm
I just saw the Prairie Evers page! It’s fantastic and you know I loved seeing all the family pics that you shared with your readers!!! I always loved that pic of Uncle Henry shoeing the horse! All those corded muscles in his arms make this an awesome composition! Your knee sock picture made me laugh! You look like a miniature hippie!!!! Way to go Ellen and congratulations again on the Michigan Notable Book Award and getting the recognition you deserve!!!
May 2nd, 2012 at 11:51 pm
Thank you, Mary! Glad you like the knee socks–I think they’re very cool, myself.
May 3rd, 2012 at 12:51 am
Ellen, I agree with Mary. The photos are wonderful. So evocative of another kind of life. It’s nice to know a little more about where you came from. Can’t wait to read Prairie Evers! Will see you in GM the third week in July, as always.
May 3rd, 2012 at 9:46 am
Thanks, Linda. It’ll be great to see you!
May 3rd, 2012 at 1:43 pm
Congrats, Ellen, on South of Superior being named a Michigan Notable Book…and so deserving. I didn’t know that you had another book being published so soon. Can’t wait to read it. Karen
Thank you, Karen!
May 3rd, 2012 at 2:12 pm
May 3rd, 2012 at 8:00 pm
That Michigan Notable Book award for SOUTH OF SUPERIOR makes me smily every time I think of it! Makes me very, very happy!
Thank you, Pamela!
May 3rd, 2012 at 10:29 pm
So I had to find the PE page, Ans I agree that it’s very cool. Why was I thinking it was more of a Laura Ingalls Wilder / Caddie Woodlawn kind of thing? Not sure. But congratulations in advance on its release and on being Notable!
Thank you, Paige!
May 5th, 2012 at 4:17 pm
Thank you, Jana!
May 17th, 2012 at 12:38 am
Just finished your book, Ellen. What a treat!
I was a student at A-F High School when your dad was a teacher there; I was also a teacher at Caro HS. I understand from an article in the Tuscola County Advertiser that you went there and were inspired by Trix Harbin, a friend and colleague of mine. With all of that commonality, I almost feel that I know you. Now I am the director of the library in Unionville where I am pleased to have bought your book for our patrons.
Congratulations on having your book chosen as a Michigan Notable Book. You can be sure I will promote it whenever I can.
May 19th, 2012 at 12:11 pm
Kay,
It is wonderful to hear from you! I love all the connections…my dad, and Mrs. Harbin… and my brother was a principal at USA for quite a while, too. Thank you for your good wishes!