Friday, March 16, 2012

St. Pat's Day Blog Hop


 

The Green Thing



I have a confession: I have NO green clothing. I'm not even sure I'm Irish. Don't be alarmed. I know there are others of you out there. 


Second confession: since I have no green clothes, I won't be wearing green. Hey, get those pinchers retracted. I'll probably be carrying a green handbag--does that count?



Here's what I can choose from:




LOL. If someone had said today was Pink Day, I'm all set. I love pink. I wear lots of black, too. A tad of brown and blue. But, nope, no green.


I know my mom's family came from England, Switzerland, Germany. Dad's probably Scotland. That's pretty close to Ireland--right?


So to make sure I'm not nipped black and blue (we all know some people get a little carried away), I'll print off a shamrock and pin it to my shirt.

Here's a blurb from my short story collection, "Man Theory":

"I have a theory about love.”




Ethan's statement knocked me from the proverbial mountain top. Eyeing him, I clapped my hand across my mouth to stifle a giggle.


From Day One at our new jobs at Prime Designs, Ethan and I had forged a friendship. I was the artsy-heartsy, emotional gal. Him--the technical, by-the-book pal. We ate an occasional dinner, watched a movie, whatever. Traded small gifts like coffee, a magazine, music. However, Ethan had never made an overture toward me.


Translated: Nothing intimate.


I'd said to myself, "Rats."


For work, we'd traveled to Colorado Springs to attend a workshop on web design innovations. After check-in, I'd joined him at the bridge crossing the lake to decide about lunch before the meetings commenced.


My six-one geek wearing rimless glasses, leaned against the railing, and stared into the sparkling blue waters of the high mountain lake, and the feathered fowl paddling by.


Have his feelings changed?


I asked in disbelief, "R-really? A theory...about love?"


Thanks for stopping by and may the pink, I mean, the green thing be with you! Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!



Vicki Batman likes to indulge in a diet Coke and imagine hilarious dialogue while plotting a story. Find her at: http://vickibatman.blogspot.com Or at: http://plottingprincesses.blogspot.com. Man Theory and Other Stories is available at: Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com.

48 comments:

Jenny said...

Hi Vicki!

I'm visiting from shewrites, you have a lovely blog! I'd love to be entered in the contest for the card, my name is Jennifer White and my email address is jennifer_white.0526@yahoo.com

Also if you have time I'd be honored if you would come check out my blog at www.openingthedoorblog.blogspot.com

Happy writing!

Brinda said...

So, is today St. Paddy's today? Oh my. I love the titles listed in your profile. :)

Brinda[at]brindaberry[dot]com

Liese said...

Good luck with the pink--er, green!

Vicki Batman, sassy writer said...

Hi, Jenny! Thanks for stopping and I can't wait to visit you.

Hi, Brinda: Tomorrow is the official day, but today is blog hop day. I'm glad you like my titles. I love my shorts. :)

Hi, Liese: you know I'd rather wear pink! LOL

Unknown said...

You are so darn cute, Vicki. Simply adorable. Love the handbags btw. Like you, my family ancestry comes from afar and local (US). My brother and sister? You won't find a richer more vibrant head of red hair, freckles & light skin. Funny...they look fabulous in green. Me? I'm more olive skin and zilchorama red hair. Still, they are a reminder of the history in our family.

Thanks for all the wonderful emotions your blog seems to always invoke. See? You have me thinking of my family. How nice is that?

Love ya!

Vicki Batman, sassy writer said...

Hi, Karen: if there's red in your hair, then why isn't it in your avatar? LOLOL

Off in a bit to do more handbag shopping. Surprised? LOL

Anonymous said...

Happy Saint Patty's day!

Don't worry as long as you have green on *somewhere* i'm sure you won't get too many pinches :)!

xx
Angela S Stone
angela@angelastone.ca
http://www.angelastone.ca/blog-3

Unknown said...

Thanks so much for the wonderful giveaway! I dont have green clothes either lol
prettyhaydengurl@yahoo.com

Vicki Batman, sassy writer said...

Hi, Angela: I'm not worried. I'm pretty tall and that might scare some of them away. LOL

Hi, Janeria: and welcome. I once had a beautiful dark green shirt. I can't even describe the neat color. Wore it out and have never found a replacement. LOL

Catherine Lee said...

I think a green handbag is fine! I don't look good in green so I usually wear a lovely pair of green suede moccasins. They count!

Erin Go Bragh!

catherinelee100 at gmail dot com

Drea Becraft said...

Happy St. Pattys Day!

~*Drea*~
dreabecraft(@)aol.com

Kathy Ivan said...

Hi Vicki,

Happy St. Patrick's Day (even if its a day early). Red hair, green eyes? Hep that's me. (Plus with my real last name, is there any doubt I'm Irish? I'll be wearing green (I am already) today and tomorrow, of course.

Have fun on your blog hop.

Texas Book Lover said...

I can't wear green well either and have to get creative aswell.

Thanks for the chance!

mmafsmith at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

Happy St Patrick's Day and for the great gift.

coybutsweet@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Thanks for the great giveaway!!!
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
red_tigergirl2(at)hotmail(dot)com

debbie said...

Happy St. Patricks Day.
twoofakind12@yahoo.com

Pam said...

I have a couple green t-shirts mainly but that's about it, even though green is one of my favorite colors. :)
Thank you for the giveaway!
Happy St. Patrick's Day.

Pam
vanillaorchids69(at)gmail(dot)com

JeanMP said...

I think you will be fine with your green handbag.
Happy St. Patrick's Day
Jean
skpetal at hotmail dot com

Anne said...

I have one green shirt and I'm wearing it today. Oops. Well, I'm trying not to sweat so I can wear it again tomorrow.

acm05atjuno.com

books4me said...

Oh, now, Vicki, don't let the Irish be hearing that Scottish is similar...they don't get along too well (or at least that is what my Scottish FIL told me).

books4me67 at ymail dot com

Karilyn Bentley said...

Hi Vicki,
I can't believe you don't have any green! That's one of my favorite colors. Along with black and blue. :) I love your green purses! :) Have a good St. Paddy's Day!

Na said...

I didn't realize I had a green clothing either but upon wearing one of my favorite sweaters, I notice it was green. Go figures. Have a great weekend.

Cambonified(at)yahoo(dot)com

miki said...

I'm internation so don't enter me for your giveaway but stil i wanted to wish you an Happy St Patrick's day

all teh best

isabelle(dot)frisch(at)gmail(dot)com

Hillary said...

I look forward to reading the book! Thanks for the chance to win.

Hillary
hillacurr@gmail.com

Natasha said...

Thanks for the chance to win!
natasha_donohoo_8 at hotmail dot com

Lexie@BookBug said...

Happy St. Patrick's Day and thanks for the giveaway!
lexie.bookbug at gmail dot com

Erica Pike said...

Haha, can't believe you gathered everything you own that is green and took a picture ^.^ I don't own any piece of clothing that is green either. It just doesn't suit my complexion.

Now, if it was wear-blue day, I'd be all set ;)

Erica

eripike at gmail dot com

Vicki Batman, sassy writer said...

Hi, everyone who stopped by. I'm sorry I had to be away and couldn't visit. I have to say you are the funnest crowd a girl could ever want.

Thank you for hopping to my place!

Ashley E said...

Somehow I doubt his theory is what she is anticipating. :)

Thanks!
ashley.vanburen[at]gmail[dot]com

Mary D said...

Thank you so much for the giveaway! Happy St Pink(I mean) Patrick's Day. lol

gatormaryd(at)yahoo(dot)com

Cathy C said...

Happy St Patricks day!

thanks for the chance to win-i totally forgot to save my green sweater for this saturday and already wore it this week..looks like i will be carrying my green purse around tomorrow :)

Unknown said...

LOL Vicki! I said zilcho red hair. Non, nada, zero...hahaha. My hair is the color of my avatar and I pay mucho dinero to make that happen. Mwah!

Liese2 said...

Thanks for the giveaway, and Happy St. Patrick's Day!
sqwalker2@hotmail.com

Unknown said...

Happy St. Patrick's Day & thanks for the amazing giveaway!
elizabeth @ bookattict . com

Shannon said...

I am so with you on the green items. The best I can do is bra and panties LOL

Thanks for the giveaway and Happy St. Patrick's Day!
bas1chsemail at gmail dot com

Kym said...

Happy St Pattys Day !

I heard today that BLUE use to be the color, but it was thought to bring bad luck and was changed to green.

Happy St Pattys Day !!
~Kym
flwrs4ever(at)yahoo(dot)com

latanya t said...

Thanks for the giveaway! I enjoyed your post.

dlatany at gmail dot com

Juliana said...

I would wear a green purse, but I don't own any green clothes!
OceanAkers (at) aol (dot) com

wanda f said...

Happy St. Patricks Day Everyone.Tomorrows my 18th anniversary and hubby is planning a surprise I hope everyone has a great weekend

flanagan@mebtel.net

Susan W. said...

I think a green handbag would work just fine! Happy St. Pat's Day!
Thanks for the giveaway!
suz2@cox.net

Unknown said...

A woman after my heart...a starbucks card!!Awesome contest!! I hope you have a great Saint Patty's Day!!
viajeradelmar@aol.com

Gena Robertson said...

Thank you so much for participating in this hop!

Gena Robertson
robertsongena@hotmail.com

Krysykat said...

Thanks for the chance to win!

Morganlafey86(at)aol(dot)com

Shadow said...

Thank you for sharing and for the giveaway! Happy St. Patrick's Day!
shadowluvs2read(at)gmail(dot)com

Theres just life said...

Happy St.Patty's Day.
I look horrable in green, so I usually just pin a shamrock to me, or a button that says kiss me I'm Irish... I am part, so it's not a lie.

Pamela Jo
theresjustlife(at)gmail(dot)com

donnas said...

Happy St Patricks Day!

bacchus76 at myself dot com

Vicki Batman, sassy writer said...

I appreciate everyone commenting on GREEN and handbags! I hope many of you will get a chance to check out Man Theory and Other Stories.

The St. Pat's Day Blog Hopper Winner is....Catherine Lee.

Congratulations!

Catherine Lee said...

I am so thrilled! Thanks so much for the great giveaway.