This photo was taken fifty-two years ago today, after our wedding ceremony held on the back porch of my parents’ home. It was a simple service that began our married life that was filled with love, laughter, and joy. If my beloved husband were still alive today, he might have given me a huge, elaborate … Read more
Today is our fifty-first wedding anniversary. We were together forty-five years before God called Jack home in 2012. This morning, a friend took me to visit Jack’s grave then to lunch. I came home and re-read Jack Stories: Favorite Memories of Jack Jordan Ammann Jr., the book of stories about my late husband that I … Read more
Smashwords is holding its annual July Summer/Winter Sale. You can find many ebooks for free or 25%, 50%, or 75% off their regular prices. Jack Stories: Favorite Memories of Jack Jordan Ammann Jr., regularly $2.99 as an ebook, is free during the sale. Obviously, I’m biased, but if you enjoy humor and heroic stories, I … Read more
Today is the last day of Read an Ebook Week, a site-wide promotion at Smashwords. Jack Stories: Favorite Memories of Jack Jordan Ammann Jr is free during the sale. Lest you think that only people who knew Jack will enjoy this book, hear what reviewer Dawn Wilson said: This was such a treasured ebook to … Read more
Two years ago today, my beloved husband Jack went home to be with the Lord. I still miss him every day, but I spend more time enjoying happy memories than crying with grief. I still love sharing his stories—he was a colorful character, for sure. I’ve told stories about him as well as stories he … Read more
Today I am remembering Jack. Of course, I remember him every single day, but I’m remembering more than usual because we would have been married 47 years today. I’ve re-read Jack Storiesand enjoyed laughter, smiles, and tears as I read stories his friends told about him. I love these stories because they remind of just … Read more
March 2 – 8, 2014 is Read an Ebook Week at Smashwords. During this promotion, you can find ebooks discounted 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%. Discounted books require a coupon code at checkout—use coupon code RW100 for books that are free during the promotion. Read an Ebook Week was started several years ago, back when … Read more
My late husband, Jack, always loved his birthdays. Usually we got together with family members at a favorite restaurant and enjoyed food, fun, and fellowship. When he died in September of 2012, we had been planning an 80th birthday party for him. Family and friends shared so many wonderful stories about Jack in the days … Read more
On Sunday, September 23, 2012, I was happy to be home. In the previous three weeks, my husband had been in the hospital twice and in a nursing home for a week. During that time, our helper Betsy Gonzales supervised modifications to the house and lined up round-the-clock care so Jack could be at home. … Read more
March 3-9 is Read an E-Book Week (REBW), an annual event to promote e-books. Publishers, retailers, and authors offer free or deeply discounted books. You can find Deals and Steals on the website for Read an E-Book Week. There is also a lot of information about ebooks and e-publishing. Whether you’re a first time ebook … Read more