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Leslie’s Jungle Madness Friday!

“Tra la, it’s May, the lusty month of May, that lovely month when everyone goes blissfully astray, tra la, it’s here, that shocking time of year, when tons of wicked little thoughts merrily appear!”
(Brownie points if you can name the musical…and a backlist book to the first one who can name the actress who sang it in the original Broadway version!)

Okay, ’nuff about my Broadway fixation. To get to the point:

Spring has arrived! Not just on the calendar, but in the air and in the garden.

The days are warm and long. The skies are clear and blue. There’s a nest of adorable baby bunnies living right in the back yard and every day we go out and peek at the babies, cooing, ooing and aahing. And everywhere I look are the beautiful flowers I remember from this area, that I have so missed in the 15 years in Florida.

So to celebrate spring and flowers and cwuuute fuzzy widdle bunnies!!!!–here’s a lovely “welcome spring” gift.

These beautiful irises come boxed, not vased, and they’ll be shipped directly to you.

And in honor of bunnies (and because I’m one twisted woman) a copy of:

Flowers…bunnies…love…Must be spring!

PS: I’ll throw in a backlist book to the winner, too!

You know the deal, just leave a comment–it’s as simple as delurking and saying Happy Spring–and you’re entered!

(Note: Due to the flower shipment, winner must be in the U.S. only.)

Happy Spring everyone!

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Happy Friday! It’s finally the weekend!

So, what’s everyone reading? I’m in my historical phase right now and have fallen for Kresley Cole’s Highlanders. “If You Dare” is wonderful, and I’m looking forward to the next two in the trilogy.

Comment by Stacy ~ — May 4, 2007 @ 6:22 am
I’m actually reading The Secret. Me who never reads anything beyond romance!

Comment by Carly — May 4, 2007 @ 6:38 am
Was it Julie Andrews who sang “The Lusty Month of May” in the original Broadway version of CAMELOT?

Comment by Kathy N — May 4, 2007 @ 6:43 am
Happy Weekend ! We have more rain .

Comment by Karen K — May 4, 2007 @ 7:22 am
The musical was Camelot and Julie Andrews sang it in the original Broadway version. (Yeah, I googled. )

Another great prize. Happy weekend everyone!

Comment by Cheryl S. — May 4, 2007 @ 7:32 am
Happy Spring everyone!!

Since I can’t do much with this stupid finger still in a splint, I am reading and catching up on tv. I have the plumber coming today!! And I am off work in nice weather!!

I am reading Alice Cooper, Golf Monster. I never do bios but this one if funny. It appealed to me because 1) he is a very smart and funny guy to listen to. When they changed radio formats here and I lost his nightly show, I was heartbroken and 2) I love to watch the Michael Douglas pro/am tourney with Alice in it. He is probably the best amature out there and I am a closet golf addict. Unlike him I don’t have the talent to play though.

Comment by ev — May 4, 2007 @ 8:23 am
Happy spring everyone!!! I actually just finished The Spellman Files and will look for a book in my TBR pile tonight. Hope everyone has an awesome weekend!!!

Comment by Liza — May 4, 2007 @ 8:34 am
Happy Spring to all. I love the flowers and the bunny book, way cool. For the song I immediately thought of Wicked. I haven’t seen that one but for some odd reason I could invision the witch singing it with a twisted side.

Hope everyone has a great weekend. And just in case Julie checks the blog this weekend, I hope you’re enjoying your weekend in Chicago!

Comment by Vicki — May 4, 2007 @ 8:42 am
TGIF and Happy Spring!!

Great prize Leslie!

Comment by Carolyn A. — May 4, 2007 @ 8:43 am
Beautiful flowers as part of the prize. Love flowers and anxious to see all the varieties in the yard start to bloom and show their colors. I enjoy this time of year when I can walk around our neighborhood and see all the wonderful gardens and terrific flower beds in bloom.
Hope everyone has a GREAT day and week-end ahead.

Comment by Shari C — May 4, 2007 @ 9:00 am
Happy Spring!

Comment by shannon t — May 4, 2007 @ 9:03 am
Ya it’s the weekend and Happy Spring to everybody! Don’t forget that next week is Mother’s day.

Comment by Teresa W. — May 4, 2007 @ 9:04 am
I know I’m not the first person to answer but yes it’s Camelot with Julie Andrews - my mother played that “record” over and over when I was a little girl. I grew up singing broadway show tunes with my mum around the house. She still sings them to me to this day! Thanks for bringing up a great memory for me.
Have a great weekend.

Comment by Barbara-Jo — May 4, 2007 @ 9:08 am
Hopee everyone is having a wonderful spring Friday, even though here in NC it is a little chilly and rainy.

Happy Spring & Friday!

Comment by Shannon Upright — May 4, 2007 @ 9:11 am
Shannon - I’m thinking it’s cold!! What happened to the 93 degrees we had on Wed? Not sure where you are, but I’m near the coast and they were forecasting a great wesekend for us but now they’re forecasting rain. But we desperately need it so I’ll just stay inside and read.

Right now I’m reading: “Unzipped” with Lori Foster and Janelle, “Bad Boys w/Red Roses, Stephen King’s Memoirs and Cheyanne McCrays, “Wunderland, King of Clubs.” And yes, I’m reading them all at the same time. I have them all over the house and in my car and just pick up whatever’s closest when I have a few minutes to fit in some reading.

I really do need Reader’s Annonymous!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Comment by Jodie — May 4, 2007 @ 9:20 am
What a cute way to celebrate spring. Good Luck everyone and have a good weekend!

Comment by Mary — May 4, 2007 @ 9:52 am
Carly, I just started The Secret, also. Tonight we are watching the movie. We should discuss it when we are finished.

I saw part of the movie in Nov. at a Mary Kay class, and wow my life changed for like 3 weeks until I visited my mother….hmm…wonder what that means.

So, I am very excited to have finally gotten the book (on sale for 16.96 at Target) and have it to read over and over escpecially since we are spending 6 weeks with mom this summer.

We are off to Zion for the weekend. Have a wonderful day!

Comment by Debbie — May 4, 2007 @ 9:59 am
Awesome prize! Count me in. Have a great weekend everyone!

Comment by Amy S. — May 4, 2007 @ 10:09 am
Yay Kathy N! Drop me a line and let me know what book you’d like: author@lesliekelly.com

Comment by Leslie — May 4, 2007 @ 10:13 am
My hubby has been talking about The Secret for a while…he watched the video. I need to do the same thing–could use some positive energy!

And I am reading The Kill by Allison Brennan. Very good book!

Comment by Leslie — May 4, 2007 @ 10:15 am
Great prize. The flowers are lovely. Happy Friday.

Comment by Stacy S — May 4, 2007 @ 10:16 am
Beautiful prize. Have a great weekend everyone.

Comment by Crystal B. — May 4, 2007 @ 10:16 am
Those flowers definitely say spring

Comment by Kathleen — May 4, 2007 @ 10:30 am
Those flowers are really nice! Thanks for the contest.

Comment by barbarav — May 4, 2007 @ 10:32 am
What beautiful flowers!!!

I am reading Smart and Sexy by Jill Shalvis….great so far.

Have a great weekend everyone.

Comment by Barbara — May 4, 2007 @ 10:51 am
darn, everyone got the camelot julie andrews comment before me! i guess i should check the blog earlier on fridays :-)

Comment by Cail — May 4, 2007 @ 10:53 am
Happy Spring to all!

OT, but, first of all, want to send RIP to THE BEST TV series ever about a RL teen & parent, i.e., THE GILMORE GIRLS. While I liked the first several years best, when the focus was mainly on Lorelei & Rory, this was consistently the ONLY TV series I can recall that kept its focus on an intelligent, compassionate & considerate teen, with college (& getting good grades) as her goal, & her “less than perfect” mom, & I will miss it terribly. Hurrah to WB who had the guts to produce something different, & the consortium who influenced those in charge to produce a TV program about a *different* type of American family than those previously shown on TV. Lauren Graham & Alexis Bledel (her first acting job) have been terrific. Anybody want to guess when we will NEXT see a series that intelligent on TV again (& I worked in the industry for 30 years)?

Expanding on the reading topic, I’m in the middle of CAUSING HAVOC by Lori Foster, which I’m enjoying very much. Long live the Contemps!

Patricia A.

Comment by Patricia — May 4, 2007 @ 11:14 am
What BEAUTIFUL flowers….I was just outside putting my ‘big guy (who’s going to be 7 in 13 days!)” on the bus and looking at my irises (they seem to be split because of the rain . I keep telling myself, it’s going to be 100 for MONTHS pretty soon, so I’d better enjoy the rain!

Happy Weekend, Everyone….I will probably spend it in bed with the bug my little guys have . Oh well, the joy of children!

Comment by katie — May 4, 2007 @ 11:30 am
Julie Andrews in camelot sounds right to me, or did she just do the sound

track?

May is my month I don’t have to share it with other family members.

Mother’s Day…Birthday…Anniversary…

Good thing I am not a high maintainence gal or hubby could go broke.

The bunnies sound very special, and the mother very trusting.

We had a deer and her fawn visit us last week and I know how special

it can feel to see new life. I love irises (sorry Julie better than tulips)

Leslie I still don’t have a signed book of yours, so my name is so in the hat.

I am reading Dangerous Games by Lora Leigh, I just finished Nauti Boys.

If you like light erotica with a story she is good

(not too over the top for me)

I picked her books up because I remembered her name from an older

Bad Boys Book I had read. Next I’ll probably read the Heiress for Hire

by Erin McCarthy.

Have a nice weekend everyone.

The weather is finally turning nice here.

:love2::kiss::love2:

PS We have 5 loons on the pond very special too

Comment by jeannie — May 4, 2007 @ 11:35 am
What lovely spring flowers. Maybe it will help melt the snow that I woke up to this morning.

Comment by Ardie — May 4, 2007 @ 11:39 am
Love, love, love spring! Happy Cinco De Mayo, everyone. I’m not Mexican but love a reason to have a good time.

Comment by Carol R — May 4, 2007 @ 11:42 am
Way too late to answer lol. I love spring too - had both my daughters purposely at this time of year - one the end of april and the other the beginning of may (named april lol).

Comment by catslady — May 4, 2007 @ 11:46 am
I am reading Wendy Holden’s book THE SCHOOL FOR HUSBANDS.:doggie:
I’m really liking it so far
My computer monitor fried or something and I’m having to use my daughters laptop to check my mail and visit here.:doggie:
Hopefully I’ll be up and running soon. I have my hubby on the case.
Have a wonderful weekend.:doggie:

Comment by Gigi — May 4, 2007 @ 12:16 pm
Wonderful flowers. I love Spring. Have a great weekend.

Comment by diane — May 4, 2007 @ 12:45 pm
Another great prize! I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Comment by Claudia — May 4, 2007 @ 12:51 pm
Beautiful flowers, Leslie! What a nice prize for a lucky blogger. :present:
Right now I am reading Susan Mallery’s books on the Marcelli family. I am on book #3 The Seductive One. So far I am enjoying it.
Everyone have a great weekend.

Comment by Donna M — May 4, 2007 @ 1:13 pm
Flowers are gorgeous. SPring is here. Have a great weekend.

Comment by ellie — May 4, 2007 @ 1:23 pm
I’m reading beauty and the black sheep by Jessica Bird Happy Spring

Comment by nancy — May 4, 2007 @ 1:23 pm
Since Cindy Gerard
is going to be guesting later this month I was wondering: Can her Bodyguard books be read out of order or not?
What was your favorite? I would like to read at least one before she stops by to blog.

Do not count this towards the drawing. I posted earlier.

Comment by jeannie — May 4, 2007 @ 1:54 pm
Those are gorgeous flowers.

Comment by Diane M. — May 4, 2007 @ 1:56 pm
Awesome prize again!! Happy Friday everyone!

Comment by ~ Leslie in GA~ — May 4, 2007 @ 2:23 pm
very pretty . happy spring leslie

Comment by kim h — May 4, 2007 @ 2:37 pm
Stunning flowers. Have a great weekend and enjoy Spring in all its glory.

Comment by pearl — May 4, 2007 @ 3:02 pm
Oh, I love irises! Those are just beautiful!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs, Zara

Comment by Zara — May 4, 2007 @ 3:15 pm
WONDERFUL SPRING GIFTS–WOULD LOVE THE BOOK PARTICULARLY.
CURRENTLY READING “CLAWS AND EFFECTS” BY RITA MAE BROWN–
SHE HAS WRITTEN OTHER BOOKS ABOUT THE MAIN CHARACTERS BUT
YOU DON’T NEED TO READ THEM IN ANY ORDER. I GET THEM FROM
THE LIBRARY AS THEY ARE HARDBACK BOOKS.
THINK IT WAS JULIE ANDREWS IN CAMELOT. OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
THEATRE PUT ON THE MUSICAL MORE THAN ONCE.
ALICE IN TEXAS–WHERE IT WILL BE NEARLY 90 IN A FEW DAYS.

Comment by ALICE — May 4, 2007 @ 3:20 pm
Happy Spring and Happy Friday! I read The Secret too. It’s definitely something you need to think about and train yourself to do. Have a good weekend.

Comment by Michelle — May 4, 2007 @ 3:35 pm
Love those colorful and gorgeous flowers. Spring is here! Have a lovely weekend.

Comment by alissa — May 4, 2007 @ 3:35 pm
Happy Spring! Those flowers are beautiful. What a nice prize.

I recently read Cherry Adair’s Edge Brothers trilogy. What yummy wizards they are. Can’t decide what to read next, I’ve so many books to choose from.

Comment by Maria — May 4, 2007 @ 3:45 pm
HAPPY SPRING! GREAT FLOWERS!!

Comment by Melissa P — May 4, 2007 @ 3:56 pm
What beautiful flowers

Happy Friday Everyone

I am reading Mary Higgins Clark I Have Heard That Song Before

Comment by Cherylann — May 4, 2007 @ 4:21 pm
Donna M

I read the Marcelli Family books and enjoyed them

Comment by Cherylann — May 4, 2007 @ 4:21 pm
I wish that I knew the answer but if I have ever heard the song, it must have been a long time ago because I don’t remember it. Although, I do love the lyrics.

The Irises look so beauitful. We had such warm weather in March that everything started blooming. Then a cold spell hit, bringing along a deep freeze with it, killing everything. I looked outside today and I only have one iris. SO SAD! :cry:

Hope that you all have a great weekend and good luck to you all.

It’s storming outside so I had better get off this computer.

Comment by Tina Byrd — May 4, 2007 @ 4:43 pm
Wow how pretty! I wish irises would bloom down here because I haven’t seen one since I left Georgia!

Comment by Jen — May 4, 2007 @ 5:23 pm
Donna M,

I also read Mallery’s Marcelli series. I enjoyed the first 4, THE SEDUCTIVE ONE being my favorite, but, was very disappointed in the newest, THE MARCELLI PRINCESS, which I thought was the least interesting of them all. I had hoped for more resolution of the family members, but, it did not go that way. In any event, the first 3, particularly, were very good.

Patricia A.

Comment by Patricia — May 4, 2007 @ 5:27 pm
Patricia–I was a HUGE Gilmore Girls fan. We have seasons 1-4 on DVD. But honestly, last year when they introduced Luke’s supposed kid, the show just lost me. It “jumped the shark” as the saying goes. I have watched only a handful of episodes this year…just not interested anymore. The chacters have been behaving out of character, the writing hasn’t been as sharp, I haven’t liked the direction of the story. Very sad!

But yes, in its heydey, it was magnificent! Julie and I actually use an episode of Gilmore Girls for a workshop we do!

Comment by Leslie — May 4, 2007 @ 5:32 pm
Jeannie–I haven’t yet read the Bodyguard books, but I definitely intend to!

Comment by Leslie — May 4, 2007 @ 5:33 pm
Happy Spring ~ it sure took a long time to arrive in Ohio.

Comment by Shelley — May 4, 2007 @ 5:35 pm
Happy Spring!!! Now, if only all the thunderstorms, tornadoes, and straight line winds would stop. :cry: Thanks to them all I have to replace my roof! I’d like to see a nice slow rain shower rather than a deluge.

I love irises. They are growing rampant in my garden.

Comment by Lynn Matherly — May 4, 2007 @ 5:39 pm
Extremely beautiful flowers. Just the best color. have a wonderful weekend.

Comment by anne — May 4, 2007 @ 6:22 pm
I’m reading The Hazards of Hunting a Duke by Julia London

Sooooo happy its Friday, it’s been a rough week, our company moved into a new office…I have aches on top of aches…and it took days to get the computers back on track So now I have a few days of Plot Monkeys to catch up on…..But its Friday and its May So I plan on having a relaxing:cocktail: weekend!! Enjoy everyone!

Great prize Leslie!

Comment by Tina — May 4, 2007 @ 6:34 pm
Leslie, I read in the newspaper account that the two originators/EPs of the series (i.e., in the industry called the “showrunners” left at the end of the last year, so, undoubtedly, that might be the reason for your discontent. Over the last few years, while my daughter has watched it pretty religiously, I’ve been in/out. Initially, it was so interesting that the daughter really functioned as the *mother*, not the other way around. The two actresses were terrific together, & I loved that it was based on a normal-kid. I had previously read that both leads had expressed interest in doing other roles so that might have impacted it, too.

Patricia A.

Comment by Patricia — May 4, 2007 @ 6:48 pm
The musical was Camelot and the original female lead who sang the song was Julie Andrews. FYI - Vanessa Redgrave was the female lead in the movie, although I doubt she did her own singing.

Have a great weekend everyone.

Comment by Linda Mc. — May 4, 2007 @ 6:49 pm
I love Spring!!! It’s finally nice to have warm weather.

Have a great weekend!

Comment by Stephanie S. — May 4, 2007 @ 6:49 pm
This post Not in contest

Leslie,

I am just going to get the first one that they have at the book store

I guess. Won’t have time to read all of them before Cindy Blogs.

I do have to eat sleep and work. LOL

Have 2 to finish then I’ll look. I still have my tbr pile, geech I can never

seem to get to those books. At least it isn’t growing anymore.

Maybe when I retire. LOL:love2::kiss::love2:

Comment by jeannie — May 4, 2007 @ 6:54 pm
Those are very spring-y flowers! Happy spring, everyone, and happy Friday!

Comment by Fedora — May 4, 2007 @ 7:00 pm
The flowers are beautiful! One of my favs

Comment by Jess — May 4, 2007 @ 8:18 pm
Happy Spring. I love the flowers, they look so beautiful.

Comment by Patty L. — May 4, 2007 @ 8:29 pm
Flowers–what a unique giveaway. Spring is indeed in the air.

Comment by Diana — May 4, 2007 @ 8:57 pm
We’ll definitely discuss The Secret! In the meantime … I’m Getting a New Puppy!

Tomorrow. I’m flying to Buffalo to pick up another wheaten terrier, this one a girl, so Buddy can have a friend. OK that’s a lie. Buddy is going to HATE having another dog in the house, especially a puppy. He’s ruled the house for 9 years. Her name will be Bailey. Bailey and Buddy. Pictures to follow next week … Wish me luck!
:doggie:

Comment by Carly — May 4, 2007 @ 9:57 pm
HI!!
Been working last couple of days. That’s how I feel when we have coupons at the store.

Comment by BadBarb — May 4, 2007 @ 10:04 pm
Love the irises, my very favorite. Mine are not blooming yet - MN flowers are always late but glorious once they arrive!

Comment by Karen B — May 5, 2007 @ 12:17 am
Happy Bunny is a hero of mine!

Comment by Samantha — May 5, 2007 @ 2:07 am
Yes, finally!! Warmer air, green grass and fresh air…I love it!

Comment by KimW — May 5, 2007 @ 11:56 am
Happy Spring Day!

Comment by Philomena D — May 5, 2007 @ 1:00 pm
Those are fabulous looking flowers!

Comment by Susan — May 5, 2007 @ 3:56 pm
Happy Spring everyone! Have a wonderful weekend!

Comment by Cherie Japp — May 5, 2007 @ 11:33 pm
Happy Friday everyone… enjoy your weekend. (ok im late its saturday… oops. )

Comment by Elisa V — May 5, 2007 @ 11:38 pm