So Many Reasons to Celebrate…

If you are younger than 40, please, please read this so you’ll know how far we’ve come. We still have a long way to go, but there is hope ringing in my heart. Can’t remember the last time I felt this way.

Do you have any plans for Saturday? No? Let me make some for you.

In the morning, head to downtown Syracuse and jog or walk in Paige’s Butterfly Run. It is held in the memory of Paige Yeomans Arnold who died of leukemia when she was in first grade. I am friends with her amazing parents, Ellen and Chris, who have turned their tragedy into hope for other children with cancer by raising a small fortune for research with this run, now in its 12th year.

After you run, enjoy the food and music at the Taste of Syracuse, a downtown celebration that will feature the food of local restaurants and bands that will make you dance.

Then head west to the gorgeous village of Skaneateles to hear me speak at Creekside Books at 1pm. I’ll be bringing folks up to date on my Vet Volunteers series, talking about Independent Dames and might drop a few hints about next year’s YA novel. As always, I am happy to write notes to English teachers begging for extra credit for any students who come out to hear me talk. See an author, raise your GPA!

But the biggest celebration today is with my Beloved Husband, for this is the day we wed. Happy Anniversary, baby, got you on my mind….

11 Replies to “So Many Reasons to Celebrate…”

  1. Happy anniversary! I’d check out the stuff you’re talking about if it weren’t several hours’ drive. 🙂 Sounds like fun.

  2. Happy Anniversary! I would love to come and watch you speak but unfortunitaly I live no where near Syracuse and I must attend drivers school. (Yey for me) The site you posted was very interesting I didn’t know about that at all. It is sad that so many people died but it is true that they did not die in vain. I am rambling. I apologize. Happy anniversary Mrs. H. Anderson, I really hope you have a great one!
    -Brittney

  3. Happy Anniversary.

    I so wish that I lived near Syracuse because it sounds like a wonderful day. I hope you have a wonderful day.

  4. Happy Anniversary and looking forward to your visit at Creekside

    My daughter absolutely loved SPEAK so we are looking forward to your talk at Creekside this week-end!
    Happy Anniversary, BTW my husband and I are celebrating ours tomorrow.
    Chris Briel
    SkaneatelesTalk

  5. happy anniversary to both of you! and i got independent dames last night and really liked it. thanks for writing about the women who helped out during the american revolution. the book was very entertaining and it had a great story too! again happy anniversary and enjoy the day with your beloved husband! =) ♥
    p.s. have fun and good luck on saturday-wish i could be there for your talk at creekside, but i’ll definitely come whenever you’re in PA to see you! miss you!

  6. Happy Anniversary

    Happy Anniversary Sweetie and I am looking forward to many more!

    BH

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