Santa will be at Paragraphs to read to the kids (of all ages) on Saturday, December 21, at 6:30 pm. Join us for the fun and make this a family tradition.
Friday, December 20, 2013
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Meet James Bathurst Author of "Cat on a Leash"
Meet The Author Series at Paragraphs
MONDAY DECEMBER 30th 1-3 PM
Cat On A Leash
Reception, and signing with author, Captain Jim Bathurst
There
is a fine line between admiration and stalking. The story of a persistent cat,
the couple she “dated”, and their travels aboard
the motor-vessel Wild Blue. The 50-something couple retired early, sold their
home & photography business, scooped up the cat, and hit the waterways.
Life isn’t always easy onboard a 25 foot boat, but it is an interesting escape.
Featuring Molly the cat.
This
heart-warming story will touch the soul of any pet lover.
James Bathurst is the story-teller behind Cat On A Leash. Known as Captain
Jim to his audience on the internet, Jim’s style is off-beat and folksy.
Writing isn’t his “day job;” Jim was a photographer for 32 years. During that
time, he wrote articles for many photography magazines, taking often dry trade
topics and making them humorous.Jim retired from a career in photography at age 52 to take his wife, Joan (also known as “the Blonde”) and Molly, the boat cat, traveling. It was about that time that he started a cruising thread on a boating forum; “The Cruising Adventures of Wild Blue and Crew” soon became one of the most visited sites on that forum with over 200,000 views.
The “captain” part mentioned above isn’t just a nickname - Jim holds a US
Coast Guard Master license, a commercial pilot’s license, and a spirit of
adventure.
Bathurst
and his wife Joan make their home in Port Isabel. Prior to making this their “home base” for
their travels, the Tropical Tip was their seasonal escape since the mid-90s.
The newest member of the Bathurst family is Isabel (Izzy). She is a beautiful long hair domestic cat,
rescued from the Laguna Madre Animal Shelter.
You can view more of Jim’s
writing at http://captnjim.blogspot.com/
This
event is free and open to the public
Paragraphs On Padre Boulevard, 5505 Padre Blvd. South
Padre Island, TX
For information call us at 956-433-5057
Author to visit
Meet the
Author Series at Paragraphs
Sunday
January 22nd 1-2PM
“Life is an Adventure
………Planned in Heaven”
Book
signing, discussion and reception with author, Helaine Dufoe
Lainie was raised in a dysfunctional home—married into
a dysfunctional relationship. She had four beautiful children, however, who
became her greatest gifts. She studied piano as a young child, and music became
a way for her to connect to much in life. She played organ in many churches (in
Canada and the US)—including St. Kevin’s north of Sudbury, where she
“volunteered” for over forty years. She started out in Thunder Bay,
Ontario—lived way up in northern Ontario for six years—and finally settled in
Sudbury, Ontario (dubbed “the nickel capital of the world”). Her parents
retired in the Phoenix, Arizona area, and Lainie enjoyed the palm trees and
warm weather whenever possible.Lainie divorced her first husband, remarried, and that husband died suddenly of a heart attack. She remarried again and discovered South Texas because of his family. She felt like she reconnected with the things she loved in Arizona plus the ocean. Recovering from alcoholism and being in the South Texas area brought many new wonderful facets to her life. She volunteered in the hospice field in both countries, which also taught her much. She had powerful dreams, causing her to write music and books and take care of unfinished business. Overcoming her mother’s words, “I never wanted any girls,” became another great gift. Her life is a testimony to being a stronger person because of her life being exactly as is. She believes in helping the divine purpose of the universe to unfold.
Helaine was born in Thunder Bay, Ontario, and lived mostly in Sudbury,
Ontario. She studied piano at an early age, and music covered her whole life.
After overcoming her alcohol addiction, her life became very spiritual. This
story is about many of those spiritual experiences and a whole lot more.
This
event is free and open to the public.
Paragraphs On Padre Boulevard, 5505 Padre Blvd. South Padre
Island, TX
For information call us at 956-433-5057
Meet
the Author at Paragraphs
“Reflections”
Saturday, December 21st 1:00
to 3:00 p.m.
Book discussion and signing with author, Celeste Barnard
Find
your favorite chair and reflect... I have a favorite chair, as I am sure a lot
of us do. It's a place where I've enjoyed many hours of reading and reflecting
on God's Word. Honestly, I would not be the person I am today without this time
of sitting and reflecting on His Word. It's become a regular part of my day and
things don't go as well when I haven't spent that time reflecting. Every
morning I rise, brew my coffee, and then I sit. I sit and reflect. As I
reflect, He calms my anxious heart. He reveals to me who I am in Him. He gently
shows me, through His Word, areas that I need to give over to Him. As I step
out each day, I pray that I am a reflection of Him. Reflections is a thirty-one
day devotional to encourage you to go deeper in your walk with the Lord. Be
challenged, refreshed, and reminded of who you are in Him. I invite you to find
your chair and come on a journey with me to dream again, to realize the
potential God sees in you, and take every bit of His Word as truth and begin to
live like you believe it!
Celeste
Barnard currently resides in South Texas. She and her husband, Jonathan, have
been Children’s Pastors for over fifteen years and are now working to establish
a Ranch, Farm, and Camp for kids and families. She home-schools three incredibly
amazing children, Hope (13), Noah (11), and Joel (9). On any given morning, you
might find her sitting in her favorite chair, reading & journaling
(reflecting) while drinking coffee. She is passionate about encouraging women
to be all that God has called them to be. She hopes that as women, we will stop
judging each other and tearing each other down. She believes that God can
change the world through women united in Him. She also believes that once women
stop comparing themselves to other women, that we can be free and confident in
the gifts that God has given us. She wants women to realize that perfection is
overrated and life is truly a beautiful mess. Together, as we lift up Christ in
our own lives, we can truly enjoy the journey! For Celeste’s latest writing go
to CelesteBarnard.com For more information about what her and her husband are
working on go to BigRedMinistries.org
This event is free and
open to the public.
Paragraphs On Padre Boulevard, 5505 Padre Blvd. South Padre
Island, TX
For information call us at 956-433-5057
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