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I Lied!

I’ve always prided myself on being an honest person. However, I lied last week. I told you that post would be the last one about writing for a while and that I’d get back to “real world” topics...

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Spring Fall or Oak Fall?

It’s definitely spring time in Texas. So far with only a smattering of storms for which I for one am immensely grateful, but I know we’re early in the season yet. For those of you still shoveling snow,...

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Stories for the Grands

“CHARLEY, THE DOG.” This begins a set of very short stories about our dog, Charley, I’m writing for our grandkids. The first will be just CHARLEY, THE DOG. The next will be, CHARLEY, THE DOG, TAKES A...

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BLOG TOUR & Mandala Messages

So this week I’ve had a Blog Tour going on. Monday and Wednesday had a review. And Thursday’s will have a review. I hope you’ll take a moment to stop in and register for the $50 Amazon Gift Card and...

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Flotsam & Jetsam

Perhaps an odd topic for my blog post, but I’ve begun the arduous task of going through file cabinets  to see what it is we really need to keep and what can we recycle, give away or throw out. We’re...

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Book With Writing Tips

I don’t often write about the ins & outs of the writing process, but I want to make an exception today to tell you about a book a friend, JQ Rose, published. Writing Tips eBook with tips from...

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Jo-Ann Carson on Tuesday Author Chats

I’m so excited to help celebrate the release of my good friend’s book. This little taste of COVERT DANGER will peak your curiosity, and you can satisfy that easily as the book is FREE for 3 days! You...

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Endings & Beginnings

Repeating Post from May 29, 2013 because things are kind of hectic in our lives right now. Good hectic, but still…. I’ll share next month.  Thanks for allowing me to “cheat” this way. We have new...

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Book Clubs

Last Saturday I attended my 4th book club outing, where I was the featured guest. Let me tell you these are such fun. Each one has been distinctly different. I don’t know perhaps they all are. I’ve...

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Dream Come True

A dream has been growing over the last several years that my husband & I weren’t even aware had the least chance of happening. But some miraculous way, it has. Let me tell you the story. A regular...

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Anniversaries

I spent Tuesday and most of Wednesday trying to figure out what to write about. Finally, when I put my butt in the chair (the only way anything gets written!), I glanced at the calendar, and knew....

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It’s June!

June, the time lots of folks take off to get away from it all. When our daughters were young, we usually took vacation in August. They had swim lessons and swim team, gymnastics. Those activities ended...

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Physical Therapists and Other Helping People

I have arthritis. Have for some long time, but finally decided to do something about it. (have taken Glucosomine & Chondroiton for years.) One of the alternative treatments my doctor suggested...

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Mandala Thoughts

Again, I’m taking the opportunity to share some thoughts on heavier issues, but ones I hope that will be uplifting, too. The actions of one man in South Carolina (the state in which I was born), have...

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Walking The Dogs

I live in a dog friendly neighborhood. One of our neighbors has always walked her dogs. But over the last couple of years, others have joined in. Bob & I began last October with the arrival of...

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Are you a Worrier?

I try really hard not to be. My mother worried about everything. It’s probably in my genes, but that doesn’t mean I have to give in to it. Sometimes facing your fears head on is the best thing to do....

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The Weather Outside is Frightful

The picture below may surprise you. I’m re-blogging this post from Dec. 12, 2013. Why? You may ask. Well, we’ve hit 100 several times this week and expecting more to come. I’m melting. Walking Charley...

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Red River Post #1 The Trip Out and Back

We’ve just returned from our family vacation in Red River, New Mexico. Last year was the first time we’d gone since our daughters were little. You can read about my post about that trip here....

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Holiday Decorations

Even though no one will be coming to our house, I’ve decorated and finally finished getting everything done including the outside lights. The lights on the fence will be nice for those who drive by,...

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Almost Here

 By that I mean Christmas is almost here. I’m sending this out before my regular Thursday blog day because I’m pretty certain Christmas Eve will find you busy with family, last minute shopping, and...

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