Si, Se Puede--Yes, you can!

I'm excited to be a part of a review blog tour: Here's where I'll be: August 22: Long and Short Reviews August 29: books are love August 29: The Book Connection (first chapter review) September 5: The Reading Addict September 5: Book Bite Reviews September 5: Fabulous and Brunette September 5: B-Gina Review September 12: Laurie's Paranormal Thoughts and Reviews September 12: Bookaholic Stop by and comment for a chance of winning a $20 Amazon or B/N gift card and a $20 Starbucks card! 

A year ago today my mother died. I remember her telling me she was so afraid she would die around her 79th birthday. I brushed her fears off, thinking it was nothing.  Mom was happy with Elwood, my stepdad. Her life had improved so much in the eleven years they'd been together. Yes, she had really bad complications from her stage 2 Diabetics, but like a child, I thought she'd live forever. It's been really hard this week. I miss her smile. Her optimism, Her voice. We used to talk to each other at least 2 times a week. Mom wouldn't want me to be down. If anything she said we need to remember those we loved and celebrate their lives. Think of the joy and happiness. Not the pain. So today I will celebrate the life of Carolyn Jean Console Baccellia Greer. Mom was born in 1938 and her fondest memories included growing up in Reche Canyon, Ca and being around her cousins. She also loved the time she lived in Ashland, Oregon with her sisters and her aunt Kaye's fa