Boathouse Mouse Sightings!

The latest reported sighting of Boathouse Mouse is in Louisiana! He has made random appearances in California, Washington, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, North Carolina, and New York as well.

Boathouse Mouse is doing some traveling!

So the question of the day is, where might he turn up next? If you have a sighting to report, please contact me with or without a photo.

Ironically, I have been sent pictures of Boathouse in lots of places, but not in a boat. Maybe you will be the first friend of Boathouse Mouse to give him a boat ride …

Friends of Boathouse Mouse in California

Honor a Veteran

Today is Veterans Day. This is the day everyone confuses with Memorial Day. So let's get the housekeeping out of the way.
Memorial Day is to honor the memory of those who lost their lives in serving our country in the Armed Forces.
Veterans Day is to honor those who have served, or are serving, in the Armed Forces.

We all know veterans. Today, please remember to thank them.
Some people will buy a veteran a cup of coffee or a meal as a way to salute them. Those are great ideas. But I say, go the extra mile. Make this day unforgettable. Get them a puppy or a kitten! Better yet, get them both! They will never forget you. They may never forgive you either, but, hey, you will not be forgotten.

As an added perk, if you get them a Lab puppy, you will know what to get them for Christmas: All new furniture.

So remember, only you can make this the Veterans Day that keeps on giving.

To my veteran friends, my hat is off. Thank you for serving.

Where in the World is Boathouse Mouse?

That question gets asked of me almost every day. Turns out, Boathouse Mouse is just about everywhere! At least the ability to purchase A New Adventure, A New Name is everywhere.

So here are a few of the simplest sources.

1) Shawna's Etsy store.

2) Amazon. They are everywhere.

3) Your locally owned book store. If you are fortunate enough to have a good book store in your community, please check with them.

The Regal Lady

A lifetime of service to her family, community, church family, and around the world, has distinguished Mrs. Carolyn as a sterling example of faithfulness.

I'll mention just a few of her life experiences here. I don't want to cut into her own book.

She and her husband, Colon, served as missionaries in Ghana, Africa, when their children were quite young. Later, she held down their temporary home in Taiwan while her husband served as an agricultural ambassador in Vietnam. Again, their children were along for the journey.

Her life adventures began on a humble farm in North Carolina and, like a true sojourner, she has traveled where necessary and endured many hardships with grace and dignity. You just don't find many people like that any more.

Mrs. Carolyn and her late husband have always been known for their modest lifestyle and deep generosity. Through the years they touched the lives of many people.
And it is my distinguished privilege that she chose to purchase a copy of Book 1 in The Adventures of Boathouse Mouse – A New Adventure, A New Name.

Thank you Mrs. Carolyn Godwin. You are loved and admired by many.

How to Make an Author Happy in One Easy Step

This young reader knows what Boathouse Mouse is up to. Do you?

Around our house we have always been big on reading. We have walls full of books. We have worn-out library cards. And, not surprisingly, we have folders full of poetry as well.
It's no secret that I love to write. But the thing that makes writing quantum levels of coolness better is happy readers.

I don't know the youngster in this picture, but he surely made my day. Thank you to "mom" for sharing this picture and allowing me to post it here. Even more so, thank you for teaching your child the love of reading. I'll do my best to provide more material to love.