Hmmm…not so sure my title up there makes sense, but well–let’s just go with it, okay?  At night, I’ve been trying to run a mile on the treadmill (trying, failing–and pretty much walking that mile), but because I like to be entertained during my exercises (if I can call ’em that), I watch DVDs.  My favorite exercise choices? Buffy (Zoe, you knew I’d say that!) and Lois & Clark.

Now, I could easily write forever about how Buffy inspires me.  Five minutes of Spike, and I have an influx of paranormal ideas.  🙂

Today, though, I won’t rant and rave about Buffy, I’ll talk about Lois and Clark instead.  I’ve been a fan of Superman and Lois Lane for as long as I can remember.  And, if I had to choose between Clark Kent and Superman, I’d choose Clark, hand’s down.  Can’t help it–I love the smart, quiet type.  (What about you?)

As I was watching an episode the other night, I realized I’d love to read a book or watch a movie in which the Superman equation was flipped–I’d like for the heroine to be the one with the secret identity, and I’d like the hero to be the good-looking, smart, but sometimes in-need-of-saving character.  Is that too much to ask?  And if you know of such a book/movie, please tell me!  I’ll put it on my reading/watching list!

Quick drive-by post…lightning hit the house yesterday and, of course, knocked out the modem and router so I’ve been without computer access. But, new machinery is up and running so normal programming should resume tomorrow.  🙂

Saskia Walker (a lady I think is one fantastic writer) is blogging over at The Bradford Bunch today–and she’s giving away a copy of her new release, Reckless.  If you get a chance, drop by!

And have a great weekend!

Hope those in the U.S. have a great 4th of July!!

And, as promised, here’s the recipe for the oh-so-tasty homemade ice cream…

Ingredients:

4 eggs

1 can of evaporated milk

1 cup of sugar

1 gallon whole milk (or you can substitute reduced fat milk)

1 tbsp salt

2 tbsp vanilla extract

2 bags of ice

1 box of rock salt

To mix:

1. Separate egg yolks and egg whites (put yolks in one bowl and whites in another).
2. Add salt to the egg whites. Mix until light and fluffy.
3. Pour can of evaporated milk into bowl containing egg yolks. Add one cup of sugar. Mix thoroughly.
4. Combine mixed egg whites and yolks. Add vanilla. Again, mix thoroughly.
5. Pour mixture into ice cream maker. Add whole milk until you reach the “fill” line.
6. Secure the top of the freezer. Add ice as needed around the freezer and pour rock salt around the outside of freezer.
7. Turn on ice cream maker and wait for your cold treat.

Enjoy!

How, how did I miss this book?  Linda Howard’s Death Angel is available now, and I’ve totally got to get my hands on this book!

I am a huge fan of Linda Howard’s. The first time I read MACKENZIE’S MOUNTAIN, I was hooked. I don’t think I’ve missed a book since then.  (And me missing the release date by a few days does not count as me missing one!)

This book looks great–with a hero and heroine who aren’t really heroic.  Books-a-Million, I’ll see you later!  I’ll add this book to my 4th of July Reward Reading group–and that group includes Larissa Ione‘s Pleasure Unbound.  I’ve talked about Pleasure Unbound before, and when I went to Books-a-Million the other day (um, can you tell where I spend a lot of  my time?), they had it in stock! I have some work I have to finish up (page count goals, synopsis writing), but after that, I do plan to hit the Demonica world.

And then I’ll indulge in Death Angel.

Ah, three day weekends, I love you!

With the 4th of July coming, I thought I’d share a recipe with you.  My family LOVES to make homemade ice cream during the summer, and I decided I’d post our super-secret (not so anymore…) vanilla ice cream recipe. So check back in a few hours, I should have the recipe up.

Since my 4th tradition involves ice cream (um, good) and fireworks, I’m wondering…what are your plans?  Fireworks fun and barbecue?  (Sounds great!)