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Lynette Eason | Favorite Things, Travel and TV
February 13, 2016
I thought I’d talk about a few of my favorite things. Of course the song from The Sound of Music immediately
popped in my head! You know, “Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens…” etc.
Anyway, I’ve been singing that song ever since. And yes, that movie is one of my
favorites. I have a lot of favorite things, such as good food, a warm day at the
beach (NOT hot), a beautiful sunset, hanging out with good friends, a good movie
that’s not predictable, but I suppose my most very favorite of all, second to
eating chocolate, would be traveling with my family. As a child, my parents
traveled a lot and took my brother and me with them quite a bit. It’s always
exciting to see new things, meet new people and visit new places. I’ve been a lot of places, including Hawaii, Paris, London, Brussels, Amsterdam,
Czechoslovakia, the Dominican Republic, the Bahamas, and more, but one of my
very favorites is San Diego, California. Yes, right here in the United States.
My husband, Jack, and I took our children last April for Spring Break. We flew
out and spent the week exploring San Diego, Los Angeles, and Escondido. We had a
great time and made a lot of wonderful memories. 
In December, Jack and I will celebrate our
20th wedding anniversary. We’re trying to decide where to go. I’m
thinking Ireland. :-) We’ll see if I can talk him into it. I’m writing a story
that starts out in Ireland and moves to North America fairly quickly, but I’m
still writing about a place I’d love to see in “real like” not just pictures via
research. Maybe it’ll happen. If not this anniversary then another one day. Aside from travel, I really enjoy hanging out on the sofa watching television.
The funny thing is, I don’t do it very often. If I watch, I usually have it on
the HGTV channel or PBS. I adore Downton Abbey and Mercy Street. On HGTV, I enjoy Fixer Upper with Chip and
Joanna Gaines, the Property
Brothers, Love It, or List
It, and I like the ID channel and Lifetime Movie Network when I’m in the
mood for suspense. :-) These are some of the things that I watch when I need to
just decompress or relax. How about you? What are some of your favorite ways to
relax and escape from the world for a few minutes? Giveaway
Since we're on the subject of "favorite things" what are yours? Tell us below
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danger as her client.
Lynette Eason is the bestselling author of the Women of Justice, the
Deadly Reunions, and the Hidden Identity series. She is a member of American
Christian Fiction Writers and Romance Writers of America. She lives in South
Carolina. Learn more at her website.
Comments
22 comments posted.
Re: Lynette Eason | Favorite Things, Travel and TV
My favorite ways to decompress are to read or to cook.
Have always loved both, and the cooking has to be to a
radio playing in the background.
(G. Bisbjerg 1:47pm February 13, 2016)
Books and postcards
(Marissa Yip-Young 2:19pm February 13, 2016)
I have so many favorite things:
Reading.
Sports.
Animals-dogs and cats in particular.
Music.
(Edward Washington 4:22pm February 13, 2016)
Reading, walking in the sunshine, beach vacation, and my
grands.
(Sharon Berger 7:20pm February 13, 2016)
Discovering a new author whose voice resonates with me...my animals, flowers, swimming and my fantastic family....
(Kathleen Bylsma 8:08pm February 13, 2016)
I love working in my yard. I find it very relaxing and lets me forget any troubles I might have.
But as a suggestion to you for a trip not to miss, the most interesting and beautiful place I ever visited was the Banff Springs Hotel in Banff, Alberta, Canada. The hotel is a huge castle originally built as a stop on the Canadian Railroad. At the back of the hotel is what is called "The Million Dollar View" which includes a waterfall, stream, beautiful golf course surrounded by huge Christmas-tree-like trees and gorgeous mountains. The employers of the hotel wear kilts and a bagpipe player plays out front daily. The daily buffet must be seen to be believed. My daughter insisted I take pictures of that buffet. The town of Banff Springs is delightful and in walking distance of the hotel for shopping as are marvelous free gardens. Tours to other Canadian towns and attractions can be arranged for at the hotel. The whole area is fabulous. It makes for a dream-come-true vacation.
(Gladys Paradowski 11:51am February 14, 2016)
Some of my fav things are reading, my pets, my nephew, and enjoying a quiet day outside.
(Colleen Conklin 12:16pm February 14, 2016)
My favorite things include reading, beaches, warm weather, and being
around my family and loved ones.
(Lily Shah 1:24pm February 14, 2016)
One of my favorite things is reading of course. I love waking up early with a cup of tea and snuggling on the couch and reading when it is quiet. I also love spending time with my 11 grandchildren and my furry friend Mikki!
(Debbie Northcutt 2:05pm February 14, 2016)
My favorite things...spending time with my husband, six children, and newly born grandson...watching my teenage daughters work with and show their lambs...snuggling with my seven year old while she reads to me...reading in a bubble bath...walking the beach looking for that perfect sea shell...so many things. Thanks for the question...made me stop and think about the positives in life.
(Amy Morgan 4:24pm February 14, 2016)
Lots of my fav things are line dancing with my group of ladies where we go to nursing homes and different clubs and organizations and events to preform . Then I love to get in bed and read at night . I play games on the computer and I can shop and look all day with a friend in the mall .
(Joan Thrasher 5:45pm February 14, 2016)
Reading helps me relax. I have to have at least an hour of reading time each day.
(Kelly Powell 5:45pm February 14, 2016)
My favorite things, 1)spending time with my boys 2) walks
with my husband 3) snuggling up in a comfy chair with a
great book
(LaRonda Atchison 12:03pm February 15, 2016)
I'm not a television watcher per se, but I ditto your HGTV
picks. Yes to the ID channe forensics and crime detection.
Lately my daughter and I have caught more movies on Hallmark.
I'm a reader, writer, and Bible teacher, so research and
learning new things is a real kick. Especially when I learn
more about the Kingdom of God. Worship and praise is one of my
absolutes. I'm composing again, and the new songs to My King
are the ultimate joy.
(Lonzine Lee 3:08am February 15, 2016)
Reading, travel, cats, music, my family (not necessarily in
that order)
(Donna Antonio 2:49pm February 15, 2016)
books and a lot of music and chocolate
(Ann Unger 9:43pm February 15, 2016)
comicons and bookfairs, crafting and crochet and while he rarely joins me in my pursuits he readily pays for them...
(Kelly Knapp 9:43pm February 15, 2016)
Reading a good book on the front deck.
(Martha Crutchfield 2:37am February 16, 2016)
Favorite thing curl up with a good book and a cup of hot tea
(Patricia Wagner 11:06am February 16, 2016)
Reading and listening to my grandchildren talk about everything.
(MaryEllen Hanneman 2:42pm February 16, 2016)
My favorites things are my family(especially grandchildren),
friends, reading, working in the garden and flower garden.
(Jane Komppa 4:03pm February 16, 2016)
I love reading and making loop potholders. I also like being quiet.
(Melinda Marks 8:35pm February 18, 2016)
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