Perham’s “The Gathering Grounds Coffee Shoppe” where Gouda and BlessBack come together
Sometimes you happen upon a place with just the right ambiance to change your mood to a happier one. That happens every time in Perham, Minn., when I walked into the Gathering Grounds Coffee Shoppe. The shop is so much more than a place that serves coffee. It has cold and grilled sandwiches, wraps, weight-watcher friendly meals, a children’s menu and amazing desserts. A month ago, I ordered takeout from them and when I arrived at my destination was surprised my meal not only had a loaded and great-tasting sandwich but also fresh fruit and a wedge of Gouda. Yes,…
Read MoreBev’s Book Nook in Perham now carries BlessBack
Since we bought our cabin on Dead Lake six years ago, one of my favorite stops when friends and family come to visit is Bev’s Book Nook. Beverly states on her Facebook page that her shop is “a unique little bookstore located in the heart of lakes country in Minnesota. We stopped there over the Memorial Day weekend and my son Sam picked up a Fitzgerald, two Steinbecks and a “newer” novel. Opened in 1988 as a bookstore that carries gently used book, classics, rare books, new books and everything in between including puzzles and cards, this gem (conveniently located…
Read MoreBlessBack now available at Dot & Minnie’s in Perham, MN
Congratuations to Andrea Greiff on the opening of her new store, Dot & Minnie’s in Perham, Minnesota. She has the coolest clothes, accessories and gifts….and now she carries BlessBack, right next to these cool blessing bracelets. “Dot & Minnie” were her grandmothers’ names. “Now they continue to be with [me] every day,” she says, according to her Web site. Look for BlessBack: Thank Those Who Shaped Your Life for sale at her shop! Thanks, Andrea, for taking a chance on my book. Best of success on your new business. Your grandmothers would be so proud of you. You make Perham proud of…
Read MoreThe winner of a free copy of BlessBack: Thank Those Who Shaped Your Life
After a week of visiting one another’s blogs, the blog hop of John 3:16 networked authors has ended. Thanks to all of you who stopped by to say hi. What a fun experience I had visiting other authors’ Web sites and blogs. The winner of a free copy of BlessBack….is Anatasia Watson. Anatasia, congratulations and I hope you enjoy the book!
Read MoreHere’s how to possibly win a Kindle and autographed copy of BlessBack:
I am a member of a network of published authors. This week, from May 7 to May 14, this network of authors have come together and created a blog hop. What is a blog hop? This particular blog hop is designed to showcase the books written by our network of published authors. It is also designed to give you, our readers, a chance to win some great prizes as you “hop” (i.e., visit) from blog to blog. A Chance to Win a Free Kindle. A different prize is offered at each blog site (no purchase necessary). To register for a…
Read MoreWhat You Would Have Said
Spring has come early to Minnesota this year. This week’s temperatures reached 80 degrees for the First. Time. Ever. We even beat Phoenix’s high of 50. “Ice out” on Lake Minnetonka happened mid-week, beating all records as far back as anyone can remember. As for spring break, there is no need to go south. We already have a good start on our tans and D, the sunshine vitamin, is well on its way to replenishing our souls. Plants I overwintered are now on my deck. My cleaned windows squeak with joy. And my porch ― always a sign that spring has…
Read MoreJoin us at Julie’s booksigning at Bloomington Drug & Gift!
Booksigning Event Come join us Saturday, March 31, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Bloomington Drug & Gift! Bloomington Drug & Gift is hosting a booksigning event for former Kennedy graduate, Julie Saffrin, author of BlessBack: Thank Those Who Shaped Your Life. Bloomington Drug & Gift is conveniently located on the southeast corner of 98th and Lyndale Ave. S. at 509 W. 98th Street, next to Festival Foods. For more information about this event, please call the store’s manager, Lynn Johnson, (952) 884-7538. Hope to see you there! BlessBack makes a perfect gift and is a great discussion book for…
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