Hey everyone, I’ve got my confetti in hand today because one of our bloggers has something to celebrate!
L.L. Barkat , author of Stone Crossings: Finding Grace in Hard and Hidden Places 
In a list of Best 10 Books Read in 2008 , the reviewer Derek Melleby notes, “This is perhaps the best written book on the list… Truly a masterpiece. Simply Beautiful.”
(For the record, I listed this book as one my 8 favorites of the year too.)
Congratulations, L.L. That is really cool! And really high praise.
And, hey high calling bloggers, let’s keep the party going. If YOU receive great news, tell us about it (email me at marcus "at" highcallingblogs.com).
Then we can throw confetti for you too.
HT: Image Cat Bird Seat by nAncY at The Blog of Nancy . Read her blog for some great poetry too!
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Yea! L.L., Brava! Not only is she an amazing writer, but also one of the nicest people I’ve met in the blogosphere. L.L., we’re blessed by knowing you!
Congrats, LL. Keep going!
Erica, you make me blush with your sweet words. : )
Andy, thanks. I think I need that encouragement. [she says, being one who is a little behind schedule in the process of writing the next book]
And, Marcus, thanks for the party. But, hey, I’ve got confetti all over me!
Finally, Nancy (our awesome painter), I am so thrilled to share this space with your amazing work today. It makes me happy just looking at that painting.
Outside my window here, the snow falls, confetti too.
I can see it all in your hair, L.L.
I smile and clap loudly, happily.
(And Nancy, such work, yours! Animated joy in these dancing hues!)
CONGRATULATIONS L.L. BARKAT!
That is a great accomplishment, indeed!!! I’m running, not walking, but running over to your Blog to get to know you better.
And yes, Nancy’s artwork is awesome, and WAY out of the box – Cat-Bird-Seat? How cool. Gives you a glimpse of the deep creativity going on here in the HCB commuinity.
Great day to celebrate.
Congrats!! To God Be All The Glory!!!!!
hey l.l., your writing is making some jim dandy lists, i see!
that is always good news.
and thanks for showing the cat bird seat
big smiles!
nancy
Nancy, that painting is wonderful. I especially love the flowers. I’ve been enjoying the artwork on your blog, I adore the vivid colors and brush strokes!
Congrats L.L.!! What a wonderful accomplishment
Love seeing my friend Nancy’s work displayed as well!!!
Applause.
Roar of crowd.
Whistle. Whistle.
LL: That’s the sounds from the home of one of your fans here in northwest Iowa. You are God-gifted.
And, Nancy: wHoA. SuCh taLeNt.
Ah, Jennifer, again you make me smile (both your comment to me AND to Nancy). And somehow your whistling makes me feel like I’m at a baseball game. : )