ABOUT MY BOOK, STRUCK BY LIGHTNING

ABOUT MY BOOK
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING

Jessica Perkins, almost nine years old, sits quietly beside the hot, chlorinated swimming pool, waiting for her sister and brother to finish swim practice. They are both competitive swimmers. How long before she has a special interest of her very own? When a friend of her mom's recommends horseback riding lessons, Jessica's aquamarine eyes light up.

In this true story, Struck by Lightning, Joni Perkins gives you a glimpse of her little girl's first experiences with horses. Learn how Jessica finds happiness and self-esteem in this touching story about the lives of horses and the people who love them.



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Friday, December 9, 2011

CHRISTMAS MADE IN AMERICA

During this wonderful Christmas season, I've been watching Diane Sawyer, Made in America. I usually start my shopping in the summer, but my real goal is before Black Friday. And, even without that, I find great buys throughout the year. I went back to see what I bought that was made in America. Must be this shirt that says, "Gamecock." No, that was made in Nigeria. OK, so maybe the one that says, "Notre Dame." It says it is an officially licensed product from University of Notra Dame. No, no, no, made in Nicarague. What the heck? I finally found something--a Wilson Pro, Official Size, NFL football, made is Chicago. Yippee!

Today, I had to call my health insurance company, and who am I speaking with? Someone in India. I did send a note to Diane Sawyer telling her that it would be nice to speak to an American on the telephone. Let's start paying Americans for telemarketing, information, whatever. So, today this becomes my pet peeve. Then, I remembered this summer when I called my mortgage company.

I could not understand what this women was telling me. My guess was that she was in India also. I asked to speak with her supervisor.

Phone rings. "This is the supervisor." Hmmm? Same voice?

"May I ask who I am speaking with?"

"Oh, yes," she replies, "Nancy Wilson."

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