 I love meeting new people.
A few years ago I was able to spend some time with Dr. Tommie “Tonea” Stewart, Tonea who is perhaps best known for her recurring role in In the Heat of the Night, A Time to Kill, Walker Texas Ranger, Memphis Beat, Matlock, Mississippi Damned and many more TV & movies. She was very gracious and willing to discuss her amazing work that she's accomplished over the years.
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 All right how many of you have Facebook Messenger or as I call it Bobble Head? Facebook Messenger is a new mobile app designed to make it easier for you to talk with your Facebook friends. Why do I call Facebook Messenger Bobble Head? If you’ve ever seen the app then you’d understand. A small round picture of your Facebook friend appears on your main screen and moves around until you slid it to the bottom of the page letting it disappear, so it is a floating Bobble Head. Well, I’ve been researching Bobble Head and found out some disturbing information and thought I’d share. Please let me know what you think about Bobble Head. Facebook's Messenger App requires the acceptance of an alarming amount of personal data and, even more startling, direct control over your mobile device.
The Huffington Post's Sam Fiorella wrote. Some of the things Messenger can do: - Change the state of network connectivity -Call phone numbers without your intervention. This may result in unexpected charges or calls. Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your confirmation -Send SMS messages. This may result in unexpected charges. Malicious apps may cost you money by sending messages without your confirmation -Record audio with microphone. This permission allows the app to record audio at any time without your confirmation -Take pictures and video with the camera. This permission allows the app to use the camera at any time without your confirmation -Read your phone's call log, including data about incoming and outgoing calls. This permission allows apps to save your call log data, and malicious apps may share call log data without your knowledge -Read data about your contacts stored on your phone, including the frequency with which you've called, emailed, or communicated in other ways with specific individuals -Access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call. While this may be startling, Facebook claims it needs the information for very specific reasons. For example, if a person wants to send a picture to a Facebook friend then the app obviously needs to access your photos, and if you want to send a voice message then the app would need permission to record the audio. Still some Facebook users are uneasy with the amount of information the app is requesting and either won't download it or have deleted Messenger. Despite the concerns, Messenger has been downloaded over 1,000,000,000 times, the Huffington Post reports. Fundraiser/book signing at Second Annual "Novel" Wine Tasting, Arts and Literary Festival.10/26/2014
 I had a wonderful day Saturday October 25, 2014 at the September Oaks Vineyards for the Second Annual "Novel" Wine Tasting, Arts and Literary Festival. I arrived early at the vineyard, a little before 9:00. The drive from Aiken, SC to Ridgeland, SC takes about two hours. The morning was chilly, at least for me when we left home with temps around 36 degrees, and some patchy fog was in the area. Of course, you know that I love the fog since I wrote "Whispering Fog" and in my next book "Spirits of Sacred Mountain" the story tells ••• Keep reading click read  that on foggy days and nights the spirits are walking. Thus, making me wonder what spirits were out early that morning. Along the way, I did enjoy seeing all the cotton plants in the fields bursting with white fluffy blooms looking like a thick snow had fallen during the night. We saw four deer who dashed across the road, maybe being chased by a hunter. By the time we arrived at September Oaks Vineyards the temperature had risen and the sun was shining down. The wet grass was glistening with the morning dew and the sun was filtering through the enormous old southern oak trees along the path to the vineyard.  Sons of Confederate Veterans Michael Skinner The Vineyard was buzzing with people talking, unloading their cars, setting up tents, and the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Colonel Charles Colcock Camp 2100, were preparing food and the aroma of the grill smelled wonderful floating in the air.  Diann under the old oak There was one old oak tree in the center of the vineyard that would have been my favorite spot to sit in as a child, dreaming of my tales of the old south, my southern dreams. The old oak reminded me of the twisted old oak in my "Southern Dreams"trilogy. I acted nice and didn't climb up into the branches of the old oak, even though it was very tempting  Virginia Jennings, Kim Poovery The day was beautiful and as most typical South Carolina days the sun warmed us substantially as the temperatures rose to the high seventies. Music serenaded the grounds by violinist Murphey Alexander and Maggie Rogers, who played the banjo, as the public arrived and conversations began.  Jo Wicker Once more, I found out that so many people had not heard of Essential Tremor and if they had heard then they believed it was an old people's disorder, and were shocked to learn so many children and young people have ET. However, I did talk with many people who had Parkinson's and ET. My tremors were milder, maybe because I was staring at the old oak directly in front of my tent or maybe I wasn't paying attention to them, but when I went to sign one of my books,  Tonja Bliss it become a stark reminder, staring down at my tremoring hand, of why I was out there talking about Essential Tremor. I met many old friends like Shavona Floyd, Kim Poovey, DiDi Hendley, Virginia Jennings, Carl Smith, and Tonja Bliss and many many more. I also met many new friends, Jo Wicker, Bernie Schein, pastry Chef Russ Gardiner, and Julia W. I even met Miss South Carolina, Laney Hudson.
 Cyndi Williams Barnier, Jack Gannon, & Bernie Schein It was a spectacular day and I want to say thank you to Cyndi Williams Barnier and Jack Gannon for inviting me to the Second Annual "Novel" Wine Tasting, Arts and Literary Festival.
 STAFF PHOTO BY DEDE BILES Diann Shaddox and Randy Miles, founded the Diann Shaddox Foundation to raise awareness of essential tremor, a nervous system disorder, and to raise money to fund research. Diann Shaddox Foundation raising awareness about essential tremor and money for research Aiken Standard by Dede Biles of the Aiken Standard Oct 23 2014 8:13 pm Diann Shaddox and Randy Miles, founded the Diann Shaddox Foundation to raise awareness of essential tremor, a nervous system disorder, and to raise money to fund research. Many people never have heard of essential tremor, a nervous system disorder that causes rhythmic shaking. A lot of doctors don’t know much about it, either. Aiken resident Diann Shaddox and Randy Miles want to change that. They also want to raise money to fund research to find a cure or discover better ways to treat the disease, which also is known as ET.  Earlier this year, Shaddox and Miles created the Diann Shaddox Foundation. It recently received approval for a 501(c)(3) tax exemption. Shaddox is the president of the foundation, and Miles is the executive director and chairman of the trustees. To increase awareness, the Shaddox Foundation is distributing brochures with information about ET and two other neurological movement disorders: Parkinson’s disease and dystonia. In the area of research, Shaddox and Miles want provide grants to scientists who are willing to combine their efforts and share information. “Most of the research done on these three disorders is separate, but I believe there is a link between them,” Miles said. Shaddox is an ET sufferer, so she is very familiar with the frustration its victims experience. “You’ve got to find a pretty specialized neurologist to get it diagnosed,” Shaddox said. “I’ve heard stories about people who go to the emergency room because they are having a heart attack or something, and the doctors and nurses are more worried about the fact that they are shaking.” Sometimes policemen and other first responders think that essential tremor sufferers are drug users or abusers. “Essential tremor disorder is the most common movement disorder, and hardly anybody knows about it,” Miles said.  Shaddox wrote a romance novel, “A Faded Cottage,” which was published last year. Its protagonist, artist Quaid Witherspoon, develops ET and has trouble painting.
Witherspoon moves from New York to the South Carolina coast, where his family vacationed when he was younger. He buys a cottage, reunites with a love interest from the past and learns how to deal with ET. Shaddox has another published novel, “Whispering Fog,” which is a time-travel romance. “It doesn’t have anything in it about essential tremor,” she said. All proceeds from both books are being donated to the Shaddox Foundation, and she plans to complete at least 16 others and get them published. Shaddox and Miles travel to various festivals, where they spread the word about the foundation and ET while selling books and T-shirts that promote the organization. The 2015 Folly Beach Wine & Sign, scheduled for April 25, will benefit the Shaddox Foundation. The event will be held at the Edwin S. Taylor Folly Beach Pier Folly Beach, SC and will feature Lowcountry authors and artists. For more information about the Shaddox Foundation visit www.diannshaddoxfoundation.org. Dede Biles is a general assignment reporter for the Aiken Standard and has been with the newspaper since January 2013. A native of Concord, N.C., she is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  This was one of the pictures of last years event Diann & author Kim Poovey Please join Diann Saturday October 25, 2014 at September Oaks Vineyard!
Diann/Founder of the Diann Shaddox Foundation will be at the Second Annual "Novel" Wine Tasting, Arts and Literary Festival for a fundraiser/book signing. You can't go wrong with wine & books. The festival is located at September Oaks Vineyards in Ridgeland, SC with nationwide authors, food, entertainment, wine tastings. This years festival will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2014 from noon to 6pm. This year we expect up to 60 authors that will be in attendance, selling their books, autographing, performing readings, story-telling, entertainment, food, free tours, wine tastings and more. A variety of artists will also be in attendance this year. Entrance is free to the public. The event is family friendly & pet friendly! ••• Keep reading click read more below  I had a great time at the Follypalooza Cancer Benefit and Diann Shaddox Foundation fundraiser on Folly Beach, SC Saturday October 18.
It was a spectacular day beautiful blue skies, soft breeze and temperatures in the the 80's a picture perfect day to be on an island by the beach. I was still amazed how many people I talked to that hadn't heard of Essential Tremor. I did meet many people who knew of someone, friend or family member, that had ••• Keep reading click read more below  Nation Unknown A while back, I looked into the Sun, and a beautiful young Woman was there. Something Sacred was in her hand, and the light around her was infinite Love. Beside her stood something like a Man. The "Man" was very angry. In his hand was a weapon, he held it in the Sun.
The "Man" said, I will strike the earth, and purify it of all humans and of all that they have done. The Woman said, no, wait. ••• Keep reading click read more below Okay, ready for tomorrow to go to the Folly Palooza Cancer Benefit on Folly Beach, SC. The Truck is pack with a tent, banners, books, chairs, water and snacks, I have to have some snacks. It starts at ten and they block the roads by 9:00. I live 3 hours away, soooo that means getting up very early since I'm slow getting ready in the mornings because my tremors go wild in the mornings for some reason. Hope to see you there. I will be posting a lot of pictures and would love for you to join me. Oh, by the way dogs are welcomed so stop by for visit and let them get a doggy treat Here's some pictures from Taste of Folly last winter on Folly Beach.
 Kim Poovery Southern Hospitality, Southern sayings a little bit of fun. Thought I share some Southern saying just in case you might be a visiting your southern relatives. First and foremost, a Southerner has to be modest and never highfalutin and be friendly at all times, even if you don’t know the person from a hole in the ground. Some of these saying have explanations but others you jest might have ta figure out on ya own.  Ain't got the good sense God gave a rock~ Someone who lacks all common sense
Too big for your britches~ To take yourself too seriously Busy as a cat on a hot tin roof~ Too busy attending to your own immediate needs to do anything else Catawampus / caddywonked~ Sideways Cain't never could~ You never will if you don't try Carry on~ To continue on foolishly, usually referring to a tantrum or fit Clicker~ Remote control Access road~ Service road; the road that allows you entrance to the highway Directly~ At that moment, shortly or within a couple of weeks Fixin' to~ About to Hold your horses~ Be patient Madder than a wet hen~ Angry Mash~The first stage of making moonshine Playing possum~ Playing dead Prettier than a glob of butter melting on a stack of pancakes~ Looks extremely good Reckon To~ Believe is true  STAFF PHOTO BY DEDE BILES Hi everyone the Aiken Standard interviewed me Monday October 20 about my foundation Diann Shaddox Foundation & my books, "A Faded Cottage" a SC love story about a man with Essential Tremor & "Whispering Fog" a time travel romance.
Dede Biles Email Oct 23 2014 8:13 pm Diann Shaddox Foundation raising awareness about essential tremor and money for research Many people never have heard of essential tremor, a nervous system disorder that causes rhythmic shaking. A lot of doctors don’t know much about it, either. Aiken resident Diann Shaddox and Randy Miles want to change that. They also want to raise money to fund research to find a cure or discover better ways to treat the disease, which also is known as ET. Earlier this year, they created the Diann Shaddox Foundation. It recently received approval for a 501(c)(3) tax exemption. Shaddox is the president of the foundation, and Miles is the executive director and chairman of the trustees. To increase awareness, the Shaddox Foundation is distributing brochures with information about Essential Tremor. In the area of research, Shaddox and Miles will provide grants to scientists who are willing to combine their efforts and share information. “Most of the research done on these three disorders is separate, but I believe there is a link between them,” Miles said. Shaddox is an ET sufferer, so she is very familiar with the frustration its victims experience. “You’ve got to find a pretty specialized neurologist to get it diagnosed,” Shaddox said. “I’ve heard stories about people who go to the emergency room because they are having a heart attack or something, and the doctors and nurses are more worried about the fact that they are shaking.” Sometimes policemen and other first responders think that essential tremor sufferers are drug users or abusers. “Essential tremor disorder is the most common movement disorder, and hardly anybody knows about it,” Miles said. Shaddox wrote a romance novel, “A Faded Cottage,” which was published last year. Its protagonist, artist Quaid Witherspoon, develops ET and has trouble painting. Witherspoon moves from New York to the South Carolina coast, where his family vacationed when he was younger. He buys a cottage, reunites with a love interest from the past and learns how to deal with ET. Shaddox has another published novel, “Whispering Fog,” which is a time-travel romance. "Whispering Fog" doesn't have anything in it about essential tremor,” she said. All proceeds from both books are being donated to the Shaddox Foundation, and she plans to complete at least 16 others and get them published. Shaddox and Miles travel to various festivals, where they spread the word about the foundation and ET while selling books and T-shirts that promote the organization. The 2015 Folly Beach Wine & Sign, scheduled for April 25, will benefit the Shaddox Foundation. The event will be held at the Edwin S. Taylor Folly Beach Pier and will feature Lowcountry authors and artists. For more information about the Shaddox Foundation, call 803-641-0650 or visit www.diannshaddoxfoundation.org. Dede Biles is a general assignment reporter for the Aiken Standard and has been with the newspaper since January 2013. A native of Concord, N.C., she is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  Cinnamon & Apple Oatmeal Cookies With the chill in the air, with another cool front coming through. I found some time to make my Cinnamon & Apple Oatmeal Cookies. The cinnamon and apple brings the smell and taste of fall to your kitchen. The apples cook in as they bake so there isn't any need to prebake them. I don't make large cookies because most of my cookies goes to kids and I've learned that small nuggets are less of a mess with little hands and mouths. For large groups you might want to double the recipe and use a ice cream dipper to make the cookies the perfect size. Enjoy Cinnamon & Apple Oatmeal Cookies 2 large eggs ½-cup sugar (Truvia) ¾ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar 1-teaspoon vanilla 1 stick & a half of softened butter (if you’re using salted butter don’t add more salt) 1 ½ cups self-rising flour ½-teaspoon salt 1-Tablespoon cinnamon 1-teaspoon baking soda 3 cups oatmeal 2 apples peeled & diced small. Heat oven to 350. In a mixing bowl beat butter and sugars until creamy in a mixer. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. In another bowl combine and gently mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Slowly add dry ingredients to creamy mixture, blending after each addition. Then add oats and diced apples. Drop rounded cookies onto parchment paper and bake for 8 to 10 minutes. (I make small snack size cookies, but you can use an ice cream dipper if you’d like, to make larger and more precise cookies. If you’d like, you can freeze the cookies in a zip lock bag for later.)  Mix butter, sugar, eggs & vanilla then slowly add combined dry ingredients.
 Aeolus "Keeper of the Wind" Whispering Fog is a journal of a young girl named Belinda Brady that lived in the year of 1959, it tells the story of how she literally fell into the whispering fog and traveled aboard the Aeolus, a tall sailing ship in the year of 1788. How she fought pirates, attended a Christmas Ball at Drayton Hall Plantation in Charleston, SC, and traveled from Maine to St. Augustine, FL visiting ports along the way. How she became the Barrel Man, lookout for the ship climbing high up to the crow’s nest swaying with the movement of the tall ship, and the story of how she fell in love. This novel delivers the beauty of emotions of affection, sorrow, laughter, a story of tragedy, of unconditional love, not only romantically, but love of friends, an ageless tale. This is the first chapter of "Whispering Fog" Whispering Fog The Adventure of the Aeolus, “Keeper of the Wind”
Chapter One Harbor Towne, Maine Monday, October 13th, 1959 Voices called my name. I couldn’t answer. My throat was chocking me. I couldn’t scream anymore. My beating heart pounded in my ears as my body plummeted through the misty air, not graceful as a seagull diving for a fish in the sea, but more as a ragdoll with arm and legs flapping wildly. Weightlessness had taken over. I couldn’t stop myself. I became frozen in fear. Total darkness was all around me until a bright… ••• Keep reading more "Whispering Fog" click read more below I have to say time is moving on with bionic speed. I can't believe the days are dashing by. Here in the south the pumpkins are appearing on the porches and the homes are smelling of cinnamon and spice. Well, staying with the theme of Halloween, I've gathered some cute recipes you might want to try with the kids. It is so much fun to see the kid's faces when they show off their prize treats. I'm making my oatmeal, cinnamon & apple cookies for Halloween, as soon as I can find a spare minute. I love the taste of oatmeal & apple when the weather becomes cooler. It reminds me of when I was a child eating a bowl of oatmeal before I went to school on cold mornings. Send me some pictures of your favorite cookies or treats that you've made for the fall season.  Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats Recipe Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
It wouldn't be the holidays without Rice Krispie treats and this is a fund recipe to do with the kids. Ingredients 6 Cups Rice Krispie Cereal 3 tbs Butter 10 oz Marshmallows (approx 1 Bag) Red & Yellow Food Coloring (to make orange color) 24 Tootsie Rolls 1 Green Fruit Roll-up (you will only be able to find the blue/green combo) ••• Keep reading "Fun Stuff" click read more below I will be at Follypalooza Cancer Benefit at Folly Beach, SC in the memory of my son Rick, who died of brain cancer May 20, 2014. I will be signing copies of “A Faded Cottage” a SC love story & “Whispering Fog” a time travel romance, at the Follypalooza Cancer Benefit & Street Festival on Saturday, Oct. 18 on Center Street Folly Beach, SC. This is a fundraising/Book signing to also benefit the Diann Shaddox Foundation, but I will be there in memory of my son, Rick, who died of brain cancer May 20, 2014. Rick also had Essential Tremor. If you’re in the area please stop by and visit, I’d love to talk with you.  Halloween fun stuff to do with kids. Well, time is running out and Halloween will be here in a few weeks. Do you have your ideas of what crafts and fun stuff you're making with the kids. I've been looking around and I have come up with some neat stuff, just in case if you need any ideas. I used to do all kinds of crafts with my kids when they were young and it seems the ideas are still the same, but with a fun twist.  Google-Eyed Pumpkin Google-Eyed Pumpkin This little Google-eyed pumpkin doesn't need any instructions. You just need a child that loves to decorate and bring the pumpkin to life. For me, we would have to name each pumpkin. More fun stuff ••• Keep reading click read more below
 Joe's Place 640 S Main St Suite 101B Greenville, South Carolina, Do you know? I asked a simple question, one that you'll see further down in the post, but a difficult question to answer. This is an update on my latest fundraiser/book signing that was held Saturday, October 4th at Joe’s Place in Greenville, SC. The day couldn’t have been more beautiful, fluffy white clouds floating by in the bluest sky and the temperature in the 70’s. Joe’s Place is located on Main Street, a picturesque street, lined with boutiques shops and unique dining. Joe’s Place was named for the owner's brother, who passed away a few years ago and had a love for books and wine. It is a charming bookstore with old-fashion bookshelves full of used books of all genres, along with a few new books from local authors.
••• Keep reading more "Do You Know" click read more below  I hid my tremoring hands from people whenever I could for years, because I was tired of the stares and snide and malicious remarks. When I'd tell them I had Essential Tremor they'd just stare, since no one has ever heard of ET. Today, it has became impossible to hide my hands, and still at times so embarrassing when I'm out with people and try to eat or drink. But, I won't hide from reality anymore and I will bring awareness to help others, over 12 million Americans with movement disorders and millions more worldwide. I'm asking for help, to raise funds, fundraisers and anything you can do to support Diann Shaddox Foundation. We have to bring awareness to Essential Tremor. Please don't judge people when you see them out in public with shaking hands or head. Most people with Essential Tremor or any movement disorder hides from people. Many with movement disorders become disabled at worst and feel frustrated or embarrassed at best. Spilling drinks, splashing food onto themselves and others, dropping things and the most humiliating is your hands and head shaking is so degrading. Quality of life is a big issue for people with movement disorders. Daily activities such as feeding, drinking, grooming and writing become difficult if not impossible. Many people with movement disorders are too embarrassed to go into public and so remain isolated in their homes. Stereotypes shape the way we think about people and situations. With awareness, people with movement disorders can come out of hiding; live normal lives as anyone with a disability. Please go to www.diannshaddoxfoundation.org and donate, every penny counts and will bring us closer to finding a cause and cure. DSF’s funds will be used for awareness and will be distributed for research to help find the cause and a cure for Essential Tremor. www.diannshaddoxfoundation.org This is Daniel's story  Joe's Place 640 S Main St Suite 101B Greenville, South Carolina, 864-558-0828. Hey guys, getting excited!!! Come out and meet me this Saturday in Greenville, SC. I'd love to talk and get a picture with you. It's gonna be a fun day!
Saturday, October 4th 1 until 5 p.m. I will be at a book signing for ‘A Faded Cottage’ and ‘Whispering Fog’ and a fundraiser for DSF, at Joe's Place. You can’t go wrong, books and wine. Joe’s Place is a used bookstore with a wine bar, gourmet coffee, and local art. 640 S Main St Suite 101B Greenville, South Carolina, 864-558-0828. ••• Keep reading "Book Signing & Fundraiser" click read more below  I'm the little kitten on the right that's singing very loud. (Candy, Susan, & Diann) This photo was taken when I was five years and in kindergarten and played one of the Three Little Kittens. My grandmother, who only had one hand, made my costume and it was a medium brown color and I loved it. I even had special gloves for kitten hands. I wish I knew where that costume went. My grandmother never threw anything away, but when she died, I didn't have the willpower or the heart to go through all the things she'd saved, now I wish I had. Thought you might some nostalgia to see how many can remember this.
Read More Southern Dreams Do you want a great and easy dessert then check out Fit Crunch Cookies & Cream Cheesecake. Diann Shaddox's Fit Crunch Cookies & Cream Cheesecake was a Dessert Winner from Robert Irvine's dessert contest.  Diann's Cheese; Fit Crunch Cookies & Cream Cheesecake
By Diann Shaddox 4 – 8oz packages of softened cream cheese ¼ cup of sour cream 2/3 cup of Truvia sugar 3 eggs ¼-teaspoon almond extract 1-teaspoon vanilla 5 Robert Irvine's Cookies & Cream fit bars 1 ½ tablespoon melted unsalted butter Crush Cookies & Cream Fit bars in blender or food processor, (save out some for topping) and add butter. Smash bars mixture into bottom of spring form pan. Mix cream cheese, sour cream, and sugar in mixer. Add almond and vanilla to eggs, then blend all into cream cheese mixture, don’t over mix. Pour mixture into a spring form pan. Bake 325 degrees for 1 hour in a water bath Let set in oven for an extra hour with the oven off. Then cool in refrigerator for 1 day before eating Before serving, sprinkle some crushed cookies & Cream fit bar over the top. You may garnish with strawberries or raspberries. |
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Hi I'm Diann welcome and join me on my adventure. I'm the author of "A Faded Cottage" & "Whispering Fog" and Founder of Diann Shaddox Foundation. I'm a member of the Wyandotte Nation & I have Essential Tremor (ET). I love to travel, cook, which leads to eating and I love wines. Chardonnay is my favorite unless I'm eating steak then I'll take a glass of Cabernet.
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