Hard to believe summer is winding down. The neighborhood kids are getting ready for school, the days are getting shorter and I’m already gearing up to tailgate at a few fall football games. Most of my summer was spent at the computer but I did manage to get away a few times. Thought I’d share some pics of my summer adventures.
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Summer kicked off at Lori Foster's Readers and Author Get Together. Had a great time!
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RWA in NYC was my next stop! Always great to see old pals and visit the big city.
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4th of July was all about cooking out and firecrackers by the lake. These are the days I dream about in January.
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Summer also means my birthday! Here I am with my friends from the YMCA!
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Took a couple of Vegan cooking classes. My favorite dish of all was guacamole.
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Managed to grab a few days at Nags Head beach in North Carolina. Love the beach!
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Even got a henna tatoo.