Blog Tour de Troops
Welcome to Blog Tour de Troops. You should have joined me from Mercy Loomis’ blog. The next stop on the tour will be at D.M. Kenyon’s blog.
It sounds a bit crazy to connect gardening with Veteran’s Day, but for me it’s a natural fit. It’s the very reason I started a garden, you see, mine one of the many Victory Gardens started several years back. But what began as a reaction has blossomed into a passion, one I can share with people of all ages. In fact, I volunteer at my kids’ school garden and you want to talk passion? The kindergarteners can be the MOST passionate group of gardeners out there! :) (Check them out at BloominThyme.com)
However, being outdoors on a beautiful day with energetic and enthusiastic children is only one reason I garden. Fact is, growing your own vegetables offers a very tangible reward–a good thing–especially when you’re a competitive, goal-oriented positive reinforcement seeker such as myself! (But don’t we all need a little positive reinforcement now and again?)
And while I’d never trade my stay-at-home-mom job for the life of a farmer—I will admit my current gig doesn’t come with a lot of praise–or recognition. You know, there’s no “Employee of the Month” or “Hey Dianne, gold star for a job well done!”
Perhaps it’s just me and I’m raising a couple of wild banshees, but my kids never seem to say, “Great job with the laundry, Mom!”
“Wow, do those floors really sparkle!” Then there’s my personal favorite: “Fish for dinner? AGAIN?” (Can you hear the whine?)
My response is always the same. “Yes, dear.” (Learned this from my husband. :))
Fish again, because it’s my job to see that you’re healthy (and your father’s arteries don’t clog). It’s my job to see that you’re well-cared for and on your way to becoming respectable contributing members of society. Besides which, macaroni and cheese does not constitute brain food. I don’t care what the label says.
Then I listen to my kids beg for the Wii or the latest and greatest video game, and it occurs to me that we take so many things for granted.
“Well Joey has one—why can’t I?”
“I don’t know—because it will rot your cerebellum? You’ll turn into a video zombie?”
We seem to want what we want, when we want it.
Crazier still, there are those among us who seem to feel they deserve it! From the latest and greatest gadgets to the food on our table, we seem entitled to have it all. Much like strolling through the produce section at our local supermarket, choosing from an abundance of gorgeous fruits and vegetables we give little or no thought to the work that went into delivering the goods.
But let me tell you, when a child learns to plant a seed, feed and water it through to maturity and then experience the thrill of harvesting their favorite vegetables (yes, veggies never tasted so good until you grew them yourself!) and take part in preparing them for the family meal? An impression has been made—one that won’t soon be forgotten.
And while enjoyment can be found in many things, I believe true JOY comes from the process. From the spark of an idea to the realization of its outcome, the greatest joy we experience is in the doing. Something we in America reserve as a right—life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
While we may dance to a different tune—my family sure does!—the one thing we share is our ability to live life as we see fit and for that we can thank a member of our military troops. Without them, life as we know it could be drastically different.
But don’t get me wrong. No one wants to engage in war. As a mother, I particularly don’t want to see our sons and daughters lost in battle. But I realize that civilized people will disagree, sometimes to the point where one must reign victorious. Human nature is what it is. From playground disputes to international relations, when diplomacy fails, battle erupts and only one side will prevail as victor. One side will determine the rules going forward.
Today we are the land of the free, home of the brave, and there’s no place I’d rather call home than America. People from all over the world seek our shores, because this country represents the land of opportunity, the land of hope. And why?
Because our military is willing to do the hard things, to make the sacrifices so that we as a whole may live free.
On this Veteran’s Day, my heartfelt gratitude goes out to the troops—for their service to this country, for their dedication to a cause greater than themselves and for the simple pleasure of kissing my children goodnight every night—something I may be unable to do otherwise. Without the peace through strength provided by the men and women of the armed forces, I shudder to think how my life could change.
Have you ever wondered? Do you have a personal story to tell? Perhaps a victory garden experience you’d like to share?
I’d love to hear from you!
And thank you for stopping by. For those commenting, be sure to add your email address in the body of the comment. You don’t want to miss out on receiving your copy of LUST ON THE ROCKS! (Samantha Rawlings is a feisty one!) Also, if you’re on Facebook or Twitter, by all means let me know–I’d love to connect! You can find me at http://www.facebook.com/DianneVenetta and Twitter @DianneVenetta
Thank you for taking part in this wonderful tour.
Fish for dinner sounds YUMMY! but of course, my kids would whine too.
Stephanie O.
ladybug07999@yahoo.com
Fish is SO delicious, but kids will be kids, won’t they? :)
Appreciate you stopping by!
Thank you for participating! It is wonderful that you love and support the troops.
Gina K.
rknightspm@gmail.com
Thanks, Gina! Together we provide some escape for our service members, if only in the form of a novel! A delicious novel… :)
Your book looks like a fantastic read.
Thank you for your generosity and support for our troops!
tweezle(at)gmail(dot)com
Thank you for your kind words!
Wow I felt like I was reading a post from my own life :) The garden, the kids, the wanting, and the lack of recognition, but it being about the process hit it dead on. We thank our troop every day, as he lives with us.
miranda_lynn2001(at)live(dot)com
Thank him for me, too. :) Gardening with kids definitely helps keep us ALL focused!
Really….this quote “I don’t know—because it will rot your cerebellum? You’ll turn into a video zombie?” sounds EXACTLY like me! it’s even funnier when my son want’s to play his zombie killing game LOL
Thank you so much for supporting out troops this way!
supagurlheather@gmail.com
They make games like that?!?! AGH! LOL Save me!
Appreciate you stopping by! Today is all about the troops.
Wonderful that you associate Veteran’s Day with the garden… it does kind of fit, I guess.
This is a great way to support the troops… thank you!
suzy.turner[at]hotmail.com
I just hope I don’t have to survive from my garden! Based upon my experience thus far, the grasshoppers, snails and crickets may outlive me! :)
Thanks for helping in the cause today!
Happy Veterans Day.
mrice6@cox.net
And you. Thanks for your support!
Thanks so much for the support of our troops. Would love to receive a copy.
It’s for a great cause!
I used to watch The Victory Garden on PBS. Just caught a recent episode and didn’t realize it was the same show. They have a new hunky host and male cook. The original guy looked like he was a relic from the original “victory”.
acm05atjuno.com
Hunk in the garden? AND he cooks? Sounds like my first novel in this series, Jennif’er’s Garden!
Thank you for your being so generous. I also want to say “thank you” to the many service men, women, and their families.
Leslie
Kindle3.user@verizon.net
Their sacrifice makes all the difference in the world.
Thank you for participating in this awesome cause :) I would love a copy of Lust on the Rocks! Also I’ve added you on FB, Goodreads and Twitter :)
shroudedheart@hotmail.com
Thank you too, Holly! Your book is on the way. :)
Great idea for the tour! Thanks to all Military for serving. And Thanks to all the authors for participating!
beritlemons AT gmail DOT com
Together we can make a difference!
I am sitting here waiting for the stich in my side to go away. My wife posted previosly about hitting it on the head with the kids and yes I do believe i coined the phrase in the house “Yes, Dear” As a soldier i want to thank you for your support. it is my honor to serve.
Thank you, Ryan. I hope my son grows up to be like you–and NOT a video zombie! :)
p.s. he’ll be thrilled to know a real soldier stopped by his mom’s website!
Thank you for sharing and being part of the wonderful project!
pamela@pbdesigns.biz
Thanks to ALL of us but mostly to our troops! :)
thank you troops. we dont say it enough. thank you
We don’t. But ever since 9/11, I now tend to stop a uniformed soldier and thank him or her personally.
Thank you for participating!
AlexandraLanc@aol.com
Appreciate your stopping by!
Thank you for participating in this very worthwhile event.
And you Kalyn. It’s our job to let the troops know we stand behind them while some of our family members stand beside them.
Thanks for your support of the troops
Candy
dragonfly1976@gmail.com
And to you. It’s definitely a WORTHY cause.
Thank you for participating in this awesome event. God bless all our soldiers and veterans. rinald47@gmail.com
I am FB at http://www.facebook.com/#!/joseph.rinaldo, and my Twitter handle is @jmrinaldo.
Thanks again.
Joe
Thank you Joe! God bless our troops and God bless America!
Thanks for joining this awesome cause. Thanks to all our troops who sacrifice everyday for our freedom!!
kkellijo@yahoo.com
Celebrating the veterans! :)
Thank you for what you are doing. Happy Veterans Day. karen.honderich@gmail.com
We are celebrating together!
You are to be praised for donating your time and talent to such a worthy event! Thank you for the chance to read your book and pass one on to a deserving soldier.
I really liked your Victory Garden idea!
Thank you! We love to garden and appreciate the opportunity to follow our passion!
Thank you for supporting the troops! This tour is a wonderful idea!
chibipooh(at)gmail(dot)com
I agree. Kudos to the Indie Book Collective AND our men and women in uniform!
Thank you for participating in this blog hop! What a great idea.
Home of the FREE
Because of the BRAVE
books4me67 at ymail dot com
Absolutely! And I second that! :)
Great Cause! Happy to help!
nicole at sharearead dot com
@shareAread
https://www.facebook.com/npassante
Thanks and look forward to connecting!
Thank you so much for what you are doing for our troops you are such a blessing!
JessEmilyZack@yahoo.com
As are you for stopping by… :)
Thank you from a soldiers wife. As my husband is currently serving overseas, having enough reading material to get us through the deployment has turned into a chore. It seems we both are reading so much that there isn’t going to be much left to read by the time he comes home.
Thank you to all of our service members both past and present. Thank you also to all of their families, without each of us here at home the deployment would be that much harder on the troops.
betty.vickery.johnson@gmail.com
We are well served by not only our military, but our family and friends as we help each other through the difficult absences. Thanks for being strong and I hope you enjoy a little escape!
Just dropping by to say Hi! and get a free copy for a soldier. Have fun on the tour!
Thanks for taking the time!
Awesome blog tour for a great cause! Thanks for the read!
quinnsmythwood(AT)gmail(.)com
Totally agree and enjoy!
I know being a mom is a thankless job. Thank you for taking the time to raise your children with love and understanding that just because everyone else has one doesn’t mean that they need one. My husband and I struggle with the same issue. Thank you for taking your time to be part of this great opportunity.
Appreciate the kind words and back at ya! We have to keep focus on what really matters in this life–like freedom and those willing to sacrifice all for said freedom.
Thank you for making the day of so many soldiers just a little brighter. christygibbon at juno dot com
Never underestimate the power of a smile, right?
I’m an organic market gardener so I love the pictures and story behind your garden. My oldest son is a Kindergartener right now so I’m well aware of their passionate love for growing things.
Thanks to those who have served and thank you for giving some great books to them.
andreagrendahl AT gmail DOT com
Free books are the least I can do. If I could feed them fresh veggies, I’d give them those as well! Thank you for joining the tour!
This is a lovely site. Thanks for being a part of this blog tour. As one who grew up on a farm and now live in a big city, I must confess to some jealously here. Best wishes,
D. M. Kenyon
author at lotus blossom book dot com
Gardening is a joy! Thanks for taking part in the tour!
I’m not American so I don’t have any personal story to tell. This tour is very beautiful idea!
Thank you very much.
artgiote at gmail dot com
Appreciate you taking the time to join us!
Thank you so much for helping the troops!
nook_heartnsole at yahoo dot com
It’s a great cause! And who doesn’t love books, right? :)
What a delightful post-and a terrific way to support the women and men in uniform.
nancyg5997@gmail.com
Thanks! We owe them our debt of gratitude–why not a few books, too? :)
Thank you so much great blog tour! This is a great cause thanks for all the great Authors and their great books!
tishajean@ charter.net
In celebration of the troops–enjoy!
Thank u so much for doing this! I’m glad I can help by leaving a comment :)
email: cruz042 at csusm dot edu
It’s a simple way to take part in a great cause! Thank you!
Thank you so much for helping to get books to our soldiers!!! This is a wonderful cause!! I’m really looking forward to reading your book and I know our troops will appreciate it, too :)
Georgeanna
tdf.gb@bucksmont.net
Thanks Georgeanna! I hope my book will bring a smile to both your faces, not to mention a zest to your step! :)
Thanks for participating in the hop and supporting a great cause! My email is whatbookisthat at gmail dot com. Thanks again!
Thanks for hopping through! A soldier will definitely appreciate it when they receive their free ebook!
This is such an amazing thing you are doing. Thank you.
carrieannryanwrites at gmail . com
As are you–thanks for taking the time!
Would love to read your book and it’s amazing what your all doing for the troops!!
MESchlegel3@gmail.com
Great cause but it wouldn’t happen without readers like you! :)
Thanks for supporting our troops!! My husband is a former Marine and I’m thankful for all that he has done and for what all the veterans and active members of the miltary are now doing…
Heather
earthsbooknook at gmail dot com
You and me both–give your husband an extra hug tonight from all of us! Give him a sneak peek at the book, too. He may enjoy it right along with you!
Hi Dianne- I’m looking forward to your book! Great website! Thanks for being a fellow participant in this event.
Appreciate your kind words and thanks for stopping by!
My father is a former Marine that served in Vietnam. The sacrifices that these men and women make is more than generous. They put their lives on the line so we can enjoy the freedoms that we have. The union I belong to sponsors a platoon every year and each month we send care packages to them.
Thanks for being part of this!
Saph
saphsbookblog at gmail dot com
Wow–wonderful! You of all people will know how important it is for members of our troops to receive these free ebooks. Thanks for helping to make it possible!
This is a great way to show appreciation to the troops! I’m happy to make my comment count :) Would like to read your book please.
Definitely a fabulous Veteran’s Day gift!
Thank you to all our troops and the wonderful people who are participating in this blog tour :)
mels2884 @ yahoo.com
Appreciate you stopping by to make it all possible!
Diane, you know I read the book and loved it, so send my copy to a soldier who will enjoy it just as much as I did. It’s terrific that you’re participating in this blog tour–this is such a great cause!
Marlene
Thanks Marlene! Will put an extra ebook in for the troops! Really appreciate you taking part. :)
Hello! I am a fellow tour de troops author. i am so glad to be a part of this today. Feel free to come and check my page as well so we give even more books to the troops at the end of the weekend
Will do!
I already have a copy of “lust on The Rocks” so please donate an extra copy instead of sending me one. Thank you for supporting our troops.
shadow31071 (at) suddenlink (dot) net
You better believe I will! Thank you!
Thank you for supporting our troops and thanks in advance for Lust on the Rocks.
cmhswi(at)yahoo(dot)com
You bet and enjoy!
Another author on the tour stopping in.
Here’s to a lot of comments, a lot of traffic, and a lot of ebooks for soldiers.
~ Erin M. Klitzke
athensmcleod@hotmail.com
Cheers!
Thanks for supporting the troops. Please send my copy to the troops as well. Thanks again.
Will do, John and thanks for taking the time to comment. :)
This is such a great idea. Great way to support the troops
Wonderful way to support our military — giving them their most requested care package item. :)
Hi thank you for this, it is for a great cause. I am a War Orphan from the vietnam era which took years to find out what happen to my father and to this day him and his group of men never heard from again. It took ten years to declare them legally dead. It was terible growing up i had seven brother and sisters and my mother never remarried or dated. Anything we can do to show our support today for our troops will be just wonderful compared to the way support was given to my mother back then. Thank you for all you do for every man and women that make up our troops today. Jscddmj [at] aol [dot]com. I use the format for kindle on my laptop i don’t have a reader. Thank you so much again
p,s i think every night how all the other children had their father at home and we didn’t and why it was not fair. well that was when i was very very young and of course i hope every mother and father come home and be with their kids every night
So very true and so sorry for your loss. It’s men like your father who we celebrate today. Thank you for sharing your story.
Thanks for the free read – I’m excited to get it! Also, thank you for supporting our troops!
allyreads81 at gmail dot com
I do love a win-win! Thanks for stopping by!
I don’t really have a story, but I remember when my children were small and my daughter asked me why we had 4th of July – it was humbling to explain to a five year old what Independence Day really meant and I think of it each year on both the 4th and Veteran’s Day – – – – the belief that an idea is worth dying for and the willingness to do just that to preserve the ability for the rest of us to live free.
Thanks for being a part of this great event! Thanks for supporting our troops and remembering those who serve – past, present, and future! I am excited to get the book, but thrilled that a soldier will also get one! Makes me feel good – thanks for that.
bevsharp@desch.org
So very well said…
Thank you for participating in the Blog Tour de Troops! Such a great cause.
~Jesi
jesilea(at)charter(dot)net
For such a great group of people. Thanks for taking part!
I will shamelessly admit that I have attempted a garden numerous times and have had little luck getting anything to survive. Basil and tomatoes are the only things left. I think it is because they are so hearty and can survive without water for a while. Oh well! In honor of two of my brothers and my new sister in law, thank you for supporting the tour and our troops!
Thank YOU for stopping by.
And I can’t believe your tomatoes and basil survive with neglect–mine SCREAM at me the minute I ignore them! Hmph. Must be the hot Florida climate (or Mother Nature’s sense of humor). :)
Thank you for supporting out troops this way (and I have to say that I’m going to enjoy it too). My father, husband and brother-in-law have all served or are currently serving and anything that supports our troops is near and dear to my heart.
Thanks again,
Andrea
a_ariail(at)yahoo(dot)com
I too, have many family members that are either past, current and most likely future members of our armed forces! We do what we can to support and this is one great way. Thanks for taking part!
Thank you for supporting our troops. They are truly all heroes.
Undeniably. Thanks for participating to make it all a reality!
Thank you for supporting our troops in such a generous manner! I know that each and every book received will be greatly appreciated! And thank you for allowing me to be a part of it through you!
iarvd@yahoo.com
Your time today is appreciated!
What a great cause – thanks for supporting our troops!
I look forward to reading your book!
Sandi(at)Beckman(dot)me
Thanks for helping make it a reality!
What a great way to support our troops! Thanks :-)
smaccall AT comcast.net
Does it get any better than free books? Okay, yes–but not much! Thanks for taking part!
You’re so right, we take so many things for granted in our society, seldom thinking of how very fortunate we are. Also, we have to remember we have a voluntary military service, so every man and woman serving is there because they choose to be. What an amazing sacrifice to make for everyone “back home”.
rivawriter(at)yahoo(dot)com
Very good point. Thank you troops!
Thanks for being part of this great event! I’m also glad to hear I am not the only one who believes a Wii will lead to mass extinction of brain cells :D
Happy Veteran’s Day. Want to set those little minds churning? Take them to the local VFW for a chat with a vet. It means a lot to the men and women there, and it’s something your kids will remember!
Angi Gray
ailishification at gmail dot com
That is an AWESOME idea. Easy for us to do–we live in retirement central! :)
Thanks for suggesting!
thanks for supporting the troops and participating in a great event. your garden looks great!
eileen at booksrusonline.com
Thank you!
I think you should meet my grandparents, they are like magically growing faries! Everything they touches grows! :) thanks again veterans!!!
Magluvsya03@yahoo.com
Way too funny! Thanks for stopping by and YES–it would be good for my garden to get together with them!
Wow, great parallel there! While I never cared for gardening, I realize the benefits and the good that comes from it. Thanks for supporting our defense!
evanbartholomew@gmail.com
Gardening can be such a joy. It can also be a cruel joke of Mother Nature’s. Depends on what mood she’s in. :)
Thanks for stopping by!
My grandmother had a Victory Garden during WWII while her husband my grandfather was fighting in the Pacific Theatre. I have always loved the idea of having a victory garden but do NOT have a green thumb.
Loved your story,
Ardee-ann
sagemoon_cottage@yahoo.com
It’s alot easier than you’d think. Stop by my blog sometime and you’ll discover the secrets to keeping it simple! And EASY. Thanks for joining the cause today!
Thank you for being part of this event.
Traci
nebbyATzoominternetDOTnet
It’s a great cause that couldn’t happen without you!
Thanks for sharing your book with everyone. I’m not a gardener myself, but your pictures make it look quite rewarding.
helpersarah2009@gmail.com
It’s all in the produce. LOL Call that productivity! Appreciate you stopping by!
Thank you so much for supporting our troops!! I’m quite sure it means the world to them…and me!!!
viajeradelmar@aol.com
If we can bring a smile to a soldier’s face, it’s worth it. :)
What a great way to honor and give to the people who serve our country. Thanks for participating.
nwilson@sportsfive.net
And to you.
What a wonderful opportunity. Thank you so much! So glad to be apart of it here.
Margaret
singitm@hotmail.com
Couldn’t happen without you!
Thank you for participating in the hop and for generously donating your book. The story of the victory garden made a good point. Thanks!
If we can’t take of ourselves, who will?
I live in an apartment so, no garden. But I would love to have one when I retire! Thanks for a wonderful blog for a wonderful cause.
tamsyn5@yahoo.com
When you’re ready to garden–come find me! I’ll be glad to help. :)
hi Dianne! i’m not from the US but America is a strong ally. my late paternal grandfather was a WWII veteran and he served the US troops deployed in my country as a cook. i am proud of him and his contribution during the war even if didn’t wield a gun but used a spatula instead. thanks to you as well for your contribution to the troops through your writing. c”,)
aobibliophile(at)gmail(dot)com
Someone has to keep the troops strong and healthy! :) Stand proud and thanks for sharing!
This is amazing what you guys are doing for the troops! They deserve it!
ennapenglin(AT)sbcglobal(DOT)net
Absolutely! Thanks for taking part.
Thank you for supporting our Troops!
t_manfredi@hotmail.com
And to you!
Thank you for participating in this awesome event!
You’ve sent an ebook a soldier’s way! Thank you!
Thank you so much for being a part of this!!
brittanyrose40 AT yahoo DOT com
Appreciate you taking the time to stop by!
Thank you for doing this for our troops…I look forward to reading your book (kindle format, pls).
barbbattaglia@yahoo.com
Thanks for leaving a comment and hope you enjoy!
I have little ones that love to help me garden and funny enough they never comment if the house is kept in order ….. its a great thing you are all doing with this tour.
ticklebear2 at yahoo dot com
Quality time at its best. :)
Thanks for being part of this tour, enjoy your veteran’s weekend! ^^
ycelestial@hotmail.com
Will do and thanks for taking part!
Thanks so much for participating in this! I come from a long line of family service, including father an stepdad (vietnam, Navy), and grandfather and his two brothers (Navy, Army WW II–two of my uncles were involved in D Day and one also Battle of the Bulge). A cousin was a Navy Admiral/ship commander. I grew up with a strong sense of honoring the military and that hasn’t changed.
Your garden is beautiful :) I was raised by my great grandmother’s two sisters and their husbands. They were very Depression era mentality and we had a huge veggie garden. There was nothing quite like eating the literal veggies of your labors. I wish I was in a position to have more than an herb garden at my home.
Thank you again! I’d love to read your book. My email address is DiNozzoGibbs @ gmail . com
Gardens are wonderful and veggies taste sweeter when you grow them yourself, don’t they?! Thanks for stopping by!
Thank you for participating in the BTDT. I do love gardening flower and vegetables eventually I would like to have a fruit and nut orchard. Unfortunetaly not enough hours in the day to do all that I want. Look forward to your book.
pefrw(at)yahoo(dot)com
It does take time, but definitely worth the effort! Thanks for taking part in the tour. :)
My father was born on veterens day and I lost him 13 years ago so this day has always held twice the meaning for me. I want to thank the troops for their dedication including my cousin Danny and dear friend Yves and also tell my father I love him and miss him dearly. 2vr.iver@gmail.com
The sacrifice of our military cannot be overstated. Thank you one and all–past, present and future.
What a wonderful way to support our troops.
I would love to thank all of those who do what it takes to defend our country and give up so much so I can live the life I am living.
Thank you.
musicalfrog at comcast.net
We are blessed by our fellow Americans!
Thank you for being part of the tour and supporting the troops!
Have a great day!
pauline@pjhandcrafts.com
Couldn’t happen without you! :)
Thank you for participating in this great cause. I’m in Florida, too, such a great place for gardens. Yours are beautiful
My father and uncle were in WWII, my brother and brother-in-law in Vietnam, a nephew in Desert Storm, and a nephew in Iraq currently. Veterans’ Day means a lot to my family. My email is lapidaryprose (at) gmail (dot) com; my Twitter handle is @EMitchellwriter. I’ve already won Jennifer’s Garden from you (it was fantastic!), so please don’t feel you need to send me another free book!
Wow–extend a personal thank you to your family from mine, will you? We have several members who have served, with a nephew who recently enlisted!
And thank you for your kind words regarding my novel, Jennifer’s Garden. You know another one is coming your way! :)
This is a wonderful idea! Thanks for supporting our troops!
ruby[dot]meek[at]yahoo[dot]com
It’s the brain child of the Indie Book Collective and I agree—totally AWESOME!
My 3 yr old nephew loves to help in the garden, he especially loved the pumpkins this year :)
Morganlafey86(at)aol(dot)com
Boy–were the kids excited about the pumpkins but unfortunately, ours fell victim to fungus. :(
Thank you so much for doing this for our troops. I think it is an awesome way to say thank you to our troops
Also I appreciate the chance to read your book and to win a Kindle
Thanks
Maggie
Thanks for taking part, Maggie!
I just that this is a great way to show thanks to the troops. I know as a Marine wife that I love it when I see ways to give back to the troops. So thank you!
klmullins88@hotmail.com
Thank YOU, Kristen. Yours is one of the most important ways of giving back. :) Holding down the fort back home is invaluable–to ALL of us!
Thank you for participating in this wonderful tour and for the free ebook. I can’t wait to read it!
Laura G.
cardinoles@gmail.com
Appreciate you taking the time, Laura!
I think this tour is great, so glad you all are doing this for the troops.Thank you so much. carolynvaldez51@yahoo.com
It’s most definitely a great cause. Thanks for making it a reality!
Thank you for supporting the troops this way and thank you to all that have served.
Becca
rebeccapoindextergmail.com
Thanks for taking part, Becca!
Thank you so much for participating in this event and honoring our veterans on their day by giving to our troops a little taste of escapism into a good read. One my true blessings in this world the joy of a good book. You are appreciated.
dz59001[at]gmail[dot]com
Thank you, Denise. :)
Cudo’s for teaching your kids to garden. They may not like it, but knowing how to plant & grow your own food is a skill it is never a waste.
Thanks also for being part of this tour & giving so much back to our troops.
drainbamaged.gyzmo at gmail.com
Thanks, Kathryn! They tend to have the most fun when they’re friends are involved so move over tea party–potato harvest party it is!
Thanks so much for your generosity.
mynextchapter(at)annenowlin(dot)com
And thanks for your time!
I’m so glad there’s another Tour de Troops!! Can’t wait to see if there’s more comments than Memorial Day! What a great way to give our troops a little escape in a book while they are away from home and at war. Thanks IndieBookCollective!! Thanks for the free book – can’t wait to read your story!
Melissa
missyebookmail (AT) mediacombb (DOT) net
Ditto! Enjoy and thanks for taking part~~
Thanks for being part of this tour and I hope your book makes somebody’s day better :)
I agree with you: vegetables never tasted so good until you grew them yourself! And I’m a person who has always liked vegetables, even as a small child, but the very few vegetables I grew myself always tasted much better.
hellenlovesbooks (at) gmail (dot) com
The fruits of our labor–how sweet it is!
Thank you for our troops, and thank you for being a part of this. It is such an amazing thing that all you authors are doing! I cannot wait to read a copy of your book.
meghan.guarnieri@gmail.com
Appreciate your kind words. :)
This is the best cause ever for a blog hop!! Thank you very much for what you and the other authors in this blog hop are doing for our troops. I think anything any one of us can do for all those men and women serving for our country helps to let them know how much they are appreciated!
Your book sounds fantastic with great reviews!
mnjcarter@charter.net
Thanks for taking the time to “hop!” Hope you enjoy the read. :)
Hi great giveaway. Sadly I am not much of a gardener.
~Brandy
brandyzbooks at yahoo dot com
Check out my blog! It’s easier than you think. ;)
Appreciate you taking the time to tour!
Thanks for explaining what this Blog Tour de Troops is all about so well.
Janey
jandhj2 (AT) yahoo (DOT) ca
For those of us who aren’t serving, we CAN support! Thanks for joining the cause.
Great event. I don’t really have a story but I’m happy to comment in support of our troops. Thanks so much!
mljfoland AT hotmail DOT com
We couldn’t do it without you — thank you!
so many don’t think of soldiers reading. this tour has to have made a believer of them.
larriane@hotmail.com
I agree. Books can provide such wonderful relief.
Wow that was great. For me it is the first time hearing about a victory garden and I think gardening with kids is an excellent idea! Thank you to all Veteran’s and those still serving today!
miranda.grissomATgmailDOTcom
Gardening is win-win, as is this tour–thanks for taking part!
Thank you for all the support of our troops . I know they really appraise it, I told my son-in- law, Jeff, about this blog and he said that it was great and that the soldiers will appcaite all the books , thoughts and prayers. When he was in Bagdad he said that was what kept him going.
tammi.hagberg@sbcglobal.net
Thank you for all you hard work!
Thank you for sharing that Tammi. It helps to know we can touch a life in a positive way.
Hi Dianne,
Thank you for giving back to our Military Personal. I loved how you compared you Victory Garden. As a mother now of a 23 year old. I remember when I had him out working in the garden and doing other things.
I use to tell him and still do. Nothing in this life is free. And everything good comes with a price. I use to tell him the price we pay for freedom and protection is usually met with death and war. But you never hear our Service people complain. There the true hero’s in our lives. So thank you each and everyone of you who gave up your time, life and health to protect my freedom.
Teresa K.
tcwgrlup41@yahoo dot com
Amen. They are the true heroes.
this is a wonderful way to return a little token of appreciation to our troops .. thank you all for giving back to them smiles im so proud to be an america citizen. and thanks for showing once again . that the aurthors have not forgot there service and thank you for give me the chance to read your book as well.
Appreciate you taking the time, Barbara!
Good luck with your gardening. I’ve never been much for that myself. And I’ve often been thankful that I live here rather than some of the more troubled countries.
stefscat@gmail.com
We are very fortunate to live where we do. :)
I am happy to support a good cause.
Thanks Jeryl!
Thank you for being a part of this amazing tour and supporting our troops! We have so much to be grateful for!
thebookishsnob(at)hotmail(dot)com
I agree 100%!
Gardening is hard work! Thank you for your participation in this tour.
asiancocoa94 at aol dot com
Hard and REWARDING–for me anyway! :) Thanks for taking part!
Thank you for supporting our troops in such a wonderful way!
I have always found reading to be a great escape. Please donate my copy to a service member.
Appreciate your generosity. :)
My dad had a victory garden growing up in Brooklyn, NY. He said that he learned how to grow tomatoes, which became a great passion of his over the last 25 years or so. He said that everyone in his neighborhood had gardens, too. Thanks for making this such a great event and for your generosity!
MJB
msmjb65 AT gmail DOT com
And to you, MJB!
Thanks for supporting our troops this way. I am sure a soldier would love a good book to escape to while they are away from their families protecting out freedom.
Thanks again
Linda Meza
linmeza@hotmail.com
Even if the escape is for a little while, it may make the difference in boosting their spirit and positive outlook! Thanks for taking part.
Thank you for your generosity! I’m looking forward to reading your book!
kisstheday @ hotmail.com
Thank you Carol and appreciate you taking the time to stop by!
Thanks for your support of the troops. They are great and really deserve this!
egstanley(at)gmail(dot)com
You bet and appreciate you stopping by!
Thank you for doing this tour. I absolutely love the chance to help.
elfinfaerie(at)msn(dot)com
Win-win for all of us!
Thank you for your support and the ebook
kolists at gmail dt com
Great to be of service and support!
This is such a great thing. Thanks!
Truly wonderful — thanks IBC!
Thanks for supporting our troops. I’m looking forward to reading your book!
wanda72(at)aol(dot)com
Appreciate your comment on all counts!
Thank you for taking part in the tour.
Carla63@windstream.net
And to you for stopping by… :)
Hi Dianne,
Thanks for being part of the tour. I’m just here to show my support for the troops, I would love it if you would please give my copy to the troops too.
To all of the women & men of the military, thank you for everything you do, the sacrifices you make, and for keeping our country safe! To the families of those in the military, thank you for the sacrifices you make each and every day.
Pinky
pinkmaiden821(at)gmail(dot)com
No worries and will send your copy to the troops! :)
Thanks to all the troops for their dedication and patriotism. Thanks also to the authors who are showing their support!
We’re all winners this week!
I think that the kids today are a little more spoilt then kids in the past. My teenage brother is like one of your kids, wanting the new game and this and that because all of his friends have it. The garden sounds awesome and I’m going to look forward to doing one next year. The troops are awesome and people to look up to.
jessangil at gmail dot com
-Jessica B
Stop by my garden blog if you need help or tips with your garden and good luck!
And thanks for supporting the troops today. :)
So happy to participate in this wonderful blog tour. Thank you!
It’s really a super opportunity. :)
Thanks for supporting the troops. Lust on the Rocks sounds like a great book.
JCDonelli at yahoo dot com
Appreciate your kind words!
What a wonderful way to let our troops know how much we respect and appreciate them! Thank you for doing this :)
Dani
mdavis24@ec.rr.com
So happy to help anyway I can. :)
I’d love a copy, thanks! :) etitameh(at)q(dot)com
It’s on its way!
Thanks so much for doing this! It’s such a great event. My dad and hubby are Marine Corps veterans. Semper Fi!
kathleen_howard2003@yahoo.com
They couldn’t do it without family support like yours! *Thank you.*
Thank you so much for supporting our troops and for participating in this blog tour.
thenarcissuslibrary at gmail dot com
Great to have you join the cause!
Thank you for participating in this wonderful project, and thank you to our veterans for their service!
lindaspencer@mac.com
Our veterans are some of the best!
Thank you for taking part in the Tour and thank you to all that have served our country.
Ditto.
Thank you Dianne & IBC for such a wonderful program. What a great way to show support for our troops.
ackleybj {at} verizon {dot} net
Agree — IBC is AWESOME!
My dad was a WWII vet and landed at Omaha Beach on D-day. He didn’t live quite long enough to go on one of the Honor Tours and he didn’t talk about the war but he looked very dashing in the pictures. : )
Thanks for the book and thanks for supporting our troops
OmahaUrbanec AT aol Dot com
Appreciate your family’s contribution. Hope you and a member of our service enjoy the book!
If it weren’t for all the weeds, I’d love my garden as much as you love yours! Actually, I like to plant a variety of herbs, and am now trying to decide how and where in the house to do that indoors for the winter.
A heartfelt thanks to our troops who have been protecting–and continue to protect–our country. Please let them know how truly grateful we are for the sacrifices they make to maintain our safety and to provide security to so many individuals caught in war-torn areas of the world.
lotsareading at yahoo dot com
Herbs LOVE sunny windows! And we are truly grateful–and should count our blessings everyday.
Thanks for participating!
Roxs
roxburysnoopy-blogtourdeforce at yahoo.com
Couldn’t do it without you — thanks!
Thanks for supporting the troops.
Marty
puccagirl73@gmail.com
Appreciate you stopping by, Marty!
I love gardening, too. ;-)
Thank you for supporting our troops like this.
carmenbartATgmailDOTcom
Gardening is a delight! :)