This is the time of the year when we all
become so busy that we sometimes forget what this season is about. Recently, I
received an e-mail that clutched at me, and made me take notice. It was about a
violinist playing his instrument in the Washington, DC Metro Station. During
the time he played, approximately 2,000 people went through the area, most of
them on their way to work. One or two stopped to listen for a short while, an
older man the longest. A few people threw money, but the ones who acknowledged him
the most were the little ones with busy parents who forced them along so they
couldn’t stay and listen.

 

After 1 hour he finished playing and
silence took over, no applause, no recognition and a very few dollars for his
trouble. No one knew that this man called Joshua Bell was one of the greatest
violinists in the world, who played some of the most intricate pieces ever
written for a violin, and this day he played on an instrument worth $3.5
million dollars. 

 

The Washington Post had organized this
experiment to answer this question. In a commonplace environment, at an
inappropriate hour, do we perceive beauty and stop to appreciate it? It raised
the uncertainty – if we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the
world’s best musicians, playing some of the finest music ever written, on one
of the most beautiful instruments ever made – how many other things are we
missing?

 

The thought scares me a little. I get so
caught up in my writing, editing, promoting, and blogging – in fact – all the
many time consuming tasks most authors have, that I must admit, it’s easy to
let the world float on by.

 

But should we? And at this time of the
year especially? So my request to all you wonderful readers is to stop for a
while, enjoy the special moments the season of Yuletide brings us and spoil
yourself with pleasures and joy…. ..and lots of chocolate!

 

Merry Christmas! Have a wonderful season
full of friends, warmth and affection!

Hugs & Love   Mimi

 

 

p.s. This is also
the time of year to spoil yourself or someone you love with a great Christmas
romance. In three days Loveable
Christmas Angel received 39 wonderful reviews from readers who got the book
during a Free Promotion. So if you have family or friends who love warm, family
tales this is the one!! If you don’t want to take my word, check out the
fabulous reviews
yourself… please!!

 

Aloha!
Sweet romance, lovable angel, and a prickly little boy’s Christmas wish.

Christmas in Hawaii! How lucky can a girl
get? Except Leilani is bringing her mother’s ashes home to Waikiki and has an
urgent plea of help from an aunt she’s never even met. After winning two free
nights in prestigious Hotel Jordan, things take a turn she never expected.
First, she is stuck in an elevator with the prickly, but luscious Mr. Jordan.
Secondly, her aunt is a sick woman and only held on for one reason. She wants to
pass on her most precious possession… her five-year-old grandchild. The same
prickly little fellow that takes one look at Leilani, slaps his fist on his
hips and yells, “Go away!”