Strait of Hormuz Book Description: An under-the-radar phone call from the U.S. State Department puts Marc Royce once again on assignment–ferreting out rumors of a clandestine operation stretching from Asia to the Mideast. At stake is Iran’s threat to blockade the narrow Strait of Hormuz, cutting off vital shipping routes and escalating global tensions beyond the breaking point. Under the guise of investigating money laundering via high-end art purchases in Europe, Royce finds himself in Switzerland with only sketchy information, no backup, and without a single weapon other than his wits. His appointment with a gallery owner in Geneva is…
Author: Heather L
I'm proudly married to my best friend, an active duty US Marine. I'm happily taking care of our homestead and our ever growing entourage of animals. I enjoy writing, reading, cooking, crafting, diy projects, and various outdoor activities. It's all about enjoying the journey of life with my family.
Happy Thanksgiving 2013
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For those readers who are celebrating Thanksgiving today, our family would like to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. May your day be filled with rest, relaxation, fun, and food!
Horse Camp Fall 2013 – Day Two
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Day two of horse camp began with a drive through the desert to go see a large oak tree in the middle of the desert. Obviously, this is an odd, but cool site. The kids learned a bit about the oak tree and discussed how it may have gotten to the location. Then the exploring began…. The kids were totally into climbing around all of the boulders. Munchkin and JJ decided to take a bit of a different route as they wanted to get to the other side of the big suspended rock. They then climbed up and over and…
Horse Camp Fall 2013 – Day One
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Munchkin had the opportunity to attend horse camp this week, so we took advantage it. Day one began with a walk down the street to meet up with Mr. Jack for lessons in roping. He patiently talked to the entire group and explained the technique. Each child then took a turn. I was so impressed with how he worked with each child in a way that allowed every single child to successfully rope the practice steer. After the roping lessons, the kids each were assigned a horse to ride, and the craziness of getting everyone saddled up began. Munchkin’s horse Dixie is…
As your holiday celebrations begin in earnest, how would you like to win $250 in gift certificates from Timberdoodle Co.? Our very own Bow of Bronze Launch Team has teamed up to bring you this very special giveaway to help celebrate the launch of Homeschool Encouragement. I’ve talked about the great products over at Timberdoodle several times on my blog, so you’re probably familiar with some of the interesting items that they have available. When the opportunity came up to be part of a fantastic giveaway for a Timberdoodle gift card for one blessed reader, I jumped at the chance…