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July 25, 2021

Happily Picking in Nashville

On my last day in Nashville, I was able to visit the American Pickers store! I just love this show because I love seeing the many unique objects they find as well as the history behind them. When I found out that they had a store in Nashville, I just had to stop by before I came home. The shop is in a lovely old building called Marathon Motor Works which apparently used to house a company that made automobiles! I’m sharing just a few photos from the store. I recognized some of the items from the shows I watched which was pretty cool. Do you watch this show? If you do, what do you love about it?

July 22, 2021July 19, 2021

Caridad Visits the Amazing Grand Ol’ Opry

This throwback is to a few days ago when I was able to visit the Grand Ol’ Opry. I wasn’t sure how I’d like it since I’m not really a country music fan, but I have to say that it was very inspiring! Watching the singers as they spoke about performing there or seeing their reactions at being inducted into the Opry was really very emotional.

It was also emotional hearing about how everyone came together after the horrible 2010 Nashville floods that swept water throughout the location, leaving upwards of four feet of water above stage level. Truly amazing.

It was also fun to see all the backstage areas and things like the dressing rooms which each have different themes. There are dressing rooms for newbies, stars who have a military background, the ladies, a special Minnie Pearl one, and so many more as you’ll see from the photos.

If you’re in Nashville, I would highly recommend a trip there! For more Nashville photos, please visit https://www.caridad.com/2021/07/14/first-fun-day-in-nashville/ and https://www.caridad.com/2021/07/16/have-a-great-time-in-nashville/.

December 7, 2009

Guilty Pleasures Monday – Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley from an NBC Special - Used under Fair Use Provisions I was watching TV (yes, I do that a lot) and a commercial came on which had Elvis at the start with a tag line “He Changed Music.”

Well, yes, Elvis changed music and made many a heart go aflutter, but not just with his hips. He was such a handsome man and filled with passion for what he did.

I remember growing up watching Elvis movies on the afternoon movie shows and it didn’t matter how many times I’d seen them, I’d watch them again.

My mom loved Elvis. She really took it hard when he died so suddenly in 1977 especially since he was so young – only 42.

What memories do you have of Elvis? Have you ever been to Graceland? I know that if I go to the RWA National Conference in Tennessee this year, I’m going to see about making the trip there to visit.

July 19, 2009May 9, 2017

Sexy Saturday and Sad Sunday

What a crazy day! Met with with my writing buddies, Kimberly Kaye Terry and Susan Krinard for breakfast and then with my Dangerous Woman buddies for coffee. Here’s Kimberly and Susan with me.

We were lucky to have Candance Poarch and Shirley Hailstock sitting beside us and took a moment to say HI and snap a photo!

Then it was more meetings with editors and publicists and a moment to take a breather. The RITAs were spectacular with lots of women in gorgeous sexy dresses, but the reception afterwards was crazy. Had planned to meet up with my friend Cathy Maxwell, but couldn’t find her so I headed back to a small gathering we were having with some Liberty buddies and other friends. We had a great time sitting around talking shop and also, all about the weird kinds of research we have to do to write a book!

Sunday morning, one last breakfast with friends before we started our road trip home. The plan had been that we would have less to take home than we brought to RWA. LOL! That was the plan anyway. Somehow we ended up with even more! Here’s shots of the back of the car and of my friend and fellow writer Lois Winston who shared the backseat with me.

So how as it overall? Awesome. Got lots of business done and have good things happening. A possible sale and some new opportunities that are falling into place. Excitement as I saw my book at the Grand Central Spotlight. Joy at seeing long distance friends and sadness at saying goodbye for the moment.

Tiredness. I’ve been running on very few hours of sleep and am hoarse from all the talking and the singing along at the Harlequin party.

Happy and looking forward to next year in Tennessee. We’re already talking about the road trip down. Convinced my daughter she had to come with me again. The last time she did was at least 6 years ago and I think she would have a blast!

Anyway, trying for an early night and some rest since it’s back to work tomorrow. Thank you all for dropping by this week and all your comments. Really appreciated hearing from all of you.