Having just returned home from a sunny beach vacation, I seem to be struggling to make the transition to winter, and with it, the Christmas season. Typically I jump from Thanksgiving to Christmas with enthusiasm. As soon as the last piece of pumpkin pie is finished, I can’t wait to crank up the Christmas music, … [Read more…]
If you live in the U.S., or have friends that do…or use the internet…or just haven’t been in a coma for the past month, you know that this Thursday is our Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving is not just a time to express gratitude and spend time with loved ones, but also an excuse to overindulge in … [Read more…]
Welcome to the Blogging Grandmothers End of the Year Special Holiday Link Party 2018 EXCLUSIVELY for Grandmother Bloggers Starts Monday, November 19, 2018, at 11:55 p.m. Central (US) Ends Tuesday, January 5, 2019, at 11:55 p.m. REALLY SIMPLE RULES: • This party is for grandmother bloggers only. • You may linkup new or old, family … [Read more…]
It’s easy to get so caught up in the hustle of life that we forget to appreciate the small miracles that happen every day. That’s what these Thank You Notes are for–to help me relive the happy moments, savor the gratitude, and share it with you. I hope they also inspire you to think about … [Read more…]
Have you ever had a strong emotional reaction to music—the kind that causes you to smile, cry, dance, or sing involuntarily? Or just to stand a little taller. You know the kind—the song that makes you crank up the radio in your car and sing along at full voice. Or maybe you’re running and that … [Read more…]
Welcome to the Blogging Grandmothers Link Party 32 A Link Party EXCLUSIVELY for Grandmother Bloggers Starts Thursday, November 1, 2018, at 12:05 a.m. central (US) Ends Monday, November 5 at 11:55 p.m. REALLY SIMPLE RULES: • This party is for grandmother bloggers only • You may linkup 3 new or old, family friendly posts • By … [Read more…]
Have your workouts become hellish? Do you dread the exercise hour? Have you reached the point where you’re willing to trade your soul for eternal fitness if it means you never have to step on a treadmill again? I was at that point a year ago when I started looking for something new and discovered … [Read more…]
I recently published a post on traditional versus self-publishing, and the discussion that followed was truly enlightening. I was excited to see how many of you are also working on books and making decisions about modes of publishing. I also learned of a third option for today’s writer: hybrid publishing. Because I don’t know much … [Read more…]
“I’m soooo tired.” How often do you say that or hear it from someone else? I bet I hear it at least once every day. So what is the cause of all this exhaustion? Well, duh… Let’s start with the obvious. Lack of sleep The advice on exactly how much sleep a person needs varies, … [Read more…]
Another month has flown by, and we find ourselves once again at Thank You Notes time. I have much for which to be grateful, as I’m sure you do, so let’s get started. Thank you Mom… for creating this wonderful, loving, passionate, crazy family. Every time we gather together like this, I marvel at how blessed … [Read more…]