C.J. England's Blog
January 20, 2017
Some Fun From Melbourne
Hey all,
We're here in sometimes sunny Melbourne, Victoria in Southwestern Australia. We've got an apartment ten minutes away from downtown. It's got a great view, and it's a wonderfully comfortable place for us for the two plus months we're here.
We've been here just over a week and I've already found a multitude of funny signs and happenings I wanted to share with you guys. So enjoy!!!!!!!
Want some flip-flops? Here in Melbourne you don't even have to go into a store to shop for shoes. J...
We're here in sometimes sunny Melbourne, Victoria in Southwestern Australia. We've got an apartment ten minutes away from downtown. It's got a great view, and it's a wonderfully comfortable place for us for the two plus months we're here.
We've been here just over a week and I've already found a multitude of funny signs and happenings I wanted to share with you guys. So enjoy!!!!!!!
Want some flip-flops? Here in Melbourne you don't even have to go into a store to shop for shoes. J...
December 16, 2016
And At The Fork in the Road...
Hey all,
I'm really sorry I haven't been around. I've been making some personal decisions about my career and my life that just couldn't be put off any longer. So, since we were moving from Syndey to Brisbane, I took the time to do some thinking.
I've been writing since I was six years old. Literally. And in second grade I published my first work. I fell in love with the story,
Two Too Many
, a children's book by Nora S. Unwin. For my second grade Parent-Teachers Night, I turned the story into a...
I'm really sorry I haven't been around. I've been making some personal decisions about my career and my life that just couldn't be put off any longer. So, since we were moving from Syndey to Brisbane, I took the time to do some thinking.
I've been writing since I was six years old. Literally. And in second grade I published my first work. I fell in love with the story,
Two Too Many
, a children's book by Nora S. Unwin. For my second grade Parent-Teachers Night, I turned the story into a...
November 15, 2016
On the Road Again - Queensland Bound
Hey all,
As you read this, we'll be on our way from Sydney to Brisbane.
We're looking forward to it, since it's closer to the Great Barrier Reef and all the wonderful diving we're going to do. We've been saving for it and hope we can do a live aboard with some friends. Awesome.
It's the hardest part about living on tour--the constant moving--yet, we enjoy the new cities and cultures we get to visit. Having to pack every few months is a small price to pay for all the cool...
As you read this, we'll be on our way from Sydney to Brisbane.
We're looking forward to it, since it's closer to the Great Barrier Reef and all the wonderful diving we're going to do. We've been saving for it and hope we can do a live aboard with some friends. Awesome.
It's the hardest part about living on tour--the constant moving--yet, we enjoy the new cities and cultures we get to visit. Having to pack every few months is a small price to pay for all the cool...
November 11, 2016
Never Mistake the Power of Influence
Hey all,
As you know, this last Tuesday in the USA we voted for our President. And while the choices--IMHO--sucked, they were who we had to choose from. And while I hate the result, I would have hated it no matter who the winner was. I despised Hilary Clinton's past behavior and was terrified of many of the politics of Donald Trump. So I believed America would lose, no matter who actually won.
When Jonathon and I were at dinner one night, we got to talking about how some voters are influenced b...
As you know, this last Tuesday in the USA we voted for our President. And while the choices--IMHO--sucked, they were who we had to choose from. And while I hate the result, I would have hated it no matter who the winner was. I despised Hilary Clinton's past behavior and was terrified of many of the politics of Donald Trump. So I believed America would lose, no matter who actually won.
When Jonathon and I were at dinner one night, we got to talking about how some voters are influenced b...
November 8, 2016
If Voting Changed Anything, They'd Make it Illegal
Hey all,
You know what today is, right? Voting Day!!!! And while the title is a humorous quote by Emma Goldman--one that we all understand--voting is still and always should be an honored privilege.
If you're an American, you've spent the last six months listening to all the campaign slogans, lies, truths, debates, history and bottom line craziness of the candidates. All I can say is I feel for you. And I'm REALLY glad I'm overseas so I don't have to deal with it myself. *sigh*
But a...
You know what today is, right? Voting Day!!!! And while the title is a humorous quote by Emma Goldman--one that we all understand--voting is still and always should be an honored privilege.
If you're an American, you've spent the last six months listening to all the campaign slogans, lies, truths, debates, history and bottom line craziness of the candidates. All I can say is I feel for you. And I'm REALLY glad I'm overseas so I don't have to deal with it myself. *sigh*
But a...
November 4, 2016
Once in The Blue Mountains
Hey all,
Wow! I have to say this last weeekend trip was one of the best yet. Jonathon and I went to the Blue Mountains and went hiking. We'd driven through them before--when we last lived in Dubbo--but we hadn't had a chance to really enjoy the area before.
We found a decent hotel--nothing special, just a place to lay our heads--in Katoomba. It's the main gateway town for the area and where the biggest tourist attraction is. The Three Sisters is set of rock formations that has a rea...
Wow! I have to say this last weeekend trip was one of the best yet. Jonathon and I went to the Blue Mountains and went hiking. We'd driven through them before--when we last lived in Dubbo--but we hadn't had a chance to really enjoy the area before.
We found a decent hotel--nothing special, just a place to lay our heads--in Katoomba. It's the main gateway town for the area and where the biggest tourist attraction is. The Three Sisters is set of rock formations that has a rea...
November 1, 2016
Out of the Country Doesn't Mean Out of Mind
Hey all,
As you read this, we'll be hiking in the Blue Mountains. Last week it was the Royal Forest...more of a Bush type of fauna (except for the small Forest Path rainforest) but the Blue Mountains are supposed to be very different. I'll try and share those pics on Friday.
But today I wanted to share about what I'm seeing as an American living outside the United States. It's really funny how things have changed in the last ten years. While every once in a while we'd run into someone who disli...
As you read this, we'll be hiking in the Blue Mountains. Last week it was the Royal Forest...more of a Bush type of fauna (except for the small Forest Path rainforest) but the Blue Mountains are supposed to be very different. I'll try and share those pics on Friday.
But today I wanted to share about what I'm seeing as an American living outside the United States. It's really funny how things have changed in the last ten years. While every once in a while we'd run into someone who disli...
October 28, 2016
A Trip To the Past With a Nature Chaser
Hey all,
Before I start with today's blog, I just wanted to remind you all about my latest book.
Out today just in time for Halloween fun, it's a story you can read any time of the year. Check it out at...
http://www.cjengland.com/wanderingstar/badtothebone.htm
Now that the advertisement is over--*smile*--Jonathon and I had a great two days off this week. Monday was a errand day. Lazy morning, doctor appointments, then an exciting trip to the grocery store. LOL
Back in time for a...
Before I start with today's blog, I just wanted to remind you all about my latest book.
Out today just in time for Halloween fun, it's a story you can read any time of the year. Check it out at...http://www.cjengland.com/wanderingstar/badtothebone.htm
Now that the advertisement is over--*smile*--Jonathon and I had a great two days off this week. Monday was a errand day. Lazy morning, doctor appointments, then an exciting trip to the grocery store. LOL
Back in time for a...
October 25, 2016
He's Bad.... Bad to the Bone
Hey all,
Today I'm sharing my latest story. It's the fifth in the Wandering Star Collection, and this one is set in The Czech Republic.
Bad to the Bones is set in the cities of both Prague and Kutná Hora, which is where the Sedlec Ossuary or Bone Church is located. This story, about a couple of cursed ghosts who ask for help from two mortals is filled with romance, suspense and a few twists that will hopefully keep you on the edge of your seat.
This novella goes on sale on October 28 at Am...
Today I'm sharing my latest story. It's the fifth in the Wandering Star Collection, and this one is set in The Czech Republic.
Bad to the Bones is set in the cities of both Prague and Kutná Hora, which is where the Sedlec Ossuary or Bone Church is located. This story, about a couple of cursed ghosts who ask for help from two mortals is filled with romance, suspense and a few twists that will hopefully keep you on the edge of your seat.
This novella goes on sale on October 28 at Am...
October 21, 2016
Renovating Can Restore Your House...And Your Soul
Hey all,
Finally, the last of my renovation posts. I actually forgot last week...sorry. So today's post covers the last three rooms. The downstairs bathroom, the guest room (aka Jasiah's room) and the master bedroom.
I really like how these turned out. The guest room is nice...yet generic, but my son has made it his own. The bathroom and the master turned out even better than I expected. Nothing is 100% complete, but it'll do for the next year until we get back.
So let's start...
Finally, the last of my renovation posts. I actually forgot last week...sorry. So today's post covers the last three rooms. The downstairs bathroom, the guest room (aka Jasiah's room) and the master bedroom.
I really like how these turned out. The guest room is nice...yet generic, but my son has made it his own. The bathroom and the master turned out even better than I expected. Nothing is 100% complete, but it'll do for the next year until we get back.
So let's start...
