A full set

I just received a full set of the new pennies from 2009 and the brand new 2010 penny. Most people would say what is the big deal, it's just a bunch of pennies. The thing is, over the last two years, I have spent so much time talking about pennies to promote my book, that I have really grown to love pennies and appreciate the history that goes along with them. Plus during this time, every penny counts!

Friendship Stew

I recently put together a bunch of my favorite recipes and gave them as a gift to my friends and family. I am not a great cook and I don't have much time to make fancy meals because I am busy taking care of a ranch and trying to promote my book, "The Power Of A Penny." So when I do cook, it has to be fast and easy or I won't make it.

I decided to start a another blog telling about my adventures, my friends and also to share some of my favorite recipes with those I love. My new blog address is:

www.friendship-stew.blogspot.com

I will continue to blog on "thepowerofapenny.blogspot.com," about my book and penny news, but the other blog will be more personal.

Tomorrow is the big day!

At 9:30 A.M. Central time tomorrow, the U.S. Mint director will unveil the new, "Preservation of the Union," penny at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield, Illinois. Children under 18 will receive one of these new cents for free while adults who are in attendance can trade in their old pennies for up to six rolls of these new coins. They will also be available at the counters of Union Station in Washington, D.C. or at the Senate's credit union after 10:00 A.M.
If you can't make to any of these locations you are out of luck until they start being circulated. I still haven't seen the last of new pennies that were released in 2009.

If you are one of those collectors who just has to have one of these new treasures, you can purchase them on Ebay. Several sellers are advertising that they have them in hand. How is that possible when they haven't been released yet? Hmmmm.... seems suspicious to me, especially the guy who says he has the first penny with a die mistake. The starting bid for one penny is .20 cents or your can "Buy it now!" for 1.99. I found rolls of the new pennies for sale from $35.00 on up to $150.99 plus $6.00 shipping. One seller states that only 60 million of the 2010 P were minted, so you had better act fast if you want to get one of these collectible coins before they are all gone!

Don't expect to make any money!

My advice to anyone who writes books, don't expect to make any money!

I got a check from my publisher, Tate Publishing, the other day. They sold $422 worth of my book, "The Power Of A Penny," and guess how much I got from that? A whopping $39.89. So much for the power of a penny!

I imagine the Tate executives are celebrating by sitting on a tropical island somewhere enjoying a fruity drink with a cute little umbrella in it thanks to me!I hope they get a sun burn!

The Power Of A Penny audio version now available!

Finally, Tate Publishing has my book available in audio form. If you bought my book, you can use the free download code in the back of the book to get it or go to www.tatepublishing.com and you can purchase it for $6.99.

Thanks for your patience and support!

Brrrrr........

Yesterday I ventured to the big city, (Salt Lake). When my husband and I got there, it was 40* and sunny. We were shedding clothes, driving with the windows down and basking in the sun because we thought we were in tropical weather! In Vernal, it has been foggy, and the thermometer has said it is 18* F, but because of the fog, it has felt like 20 below!

I'm always trying to look on the bright side, so I got my camera out today and snapped a few pictures because everything was amazing with the frost. It may be cold but it sure is beautiful!

Trying to do something to make a change

Instead of just sitting around watching the kaos in Haiti, a group of gorgeous young women are helping me put together hygiene kits to send to the people in Haiti. Our goal is to put together 300 kits by next Wednesday! We need the following items: 900 sealed toothbrushes, 300 tubes of 6 to 8 oz. sized toothpaste (no pumps), 600 bars of 3.5 to 5 oz. soap, 600 hand towels(approximately 15x25 in.), and 600 unbreakable combs without sharp handles. Money donations will be accepted as well! Please call: 801-699-2322 if you can help us!