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Tag Archives: Friendship
Write Dance Believe
Before I dared to call myself a writer, before I could ever imagine seeing even a single word of mine in print, before I knew what a blog was, I read this: ‘When your life’s seasons, assignments or relationships change, … Continue reading
Blogging And The Three Year Rule
Dear Blogger, How are you? It’s been a while since you and I had a proper talk, and this seems like the perfect time. I saw you walk around the park a few times last week; that’s good news, you … Continue reading
My Meet-up With Fellow Blogger, Sherri Matthews
Originally posted on Sarah Potter Writes:
Last Monday, I met up with the wonderful Sherri Matthews who blogs at A View From My Summerhouse. Sherri and I have become firm emailing friends (the modern equivalent of pen friends) since she…
Posted in Friendship, Reblogs
Tagged Blogging Friends, Blolgging Community, Friendship, Reblog
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Bring It On! The Annual Bloggers Bash 2015
Well, I did it! I made the Annual Bloggers Bash 2015 in London by the skin of my teeth. Hubby and I caught the train to Waterloo Station on Saturday morning, then the Underground to Euston Station; a short walk … Continue reading
Love’s Lullaby
This week ends with a poem. This wasn’t my plan originally, but lovely, talented poet Christy of Poetic Parfait tagged me for the writing challenge, ‘Love Ten Sentences‘ for which I have to write a poem about love within ten … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Hops, My California, Poems
Tagged Blog Hop, California, Children, Friendship, hope, joy, love, Poetry, Writing Challenge
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Book Giveaway: Claudia Must Die By T. B. Markinson
One of the many things I love about this wonderful blogging community is not only the many stories we share and friendships we make, but the ways in which we support and encourage one another in so many ways. I … Continue reading
Posted in Book Promotions, Guest Blogs, Writing
Tagged Blogging, Blogging Community, Book Giveaway, Book Promotions, Friendship, Guest Blogs, writing
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My Workspace Blog Hop: Secrets Of The Summerhouse Revealed
Well, I’m no celebrity, but I’m out of the Jungle and have returned, in one piece (I think), to my Summerhouse. At last I can begin to catch up on all those long-overdue blog posts! Many moons ago, lovely and … Continue reading
Posted in Awards, Blog Hops, Family Memoirs, Friendship, Writing
Tagged Awards, Family Memoirs, Friendship, Grandparents, My Workspace Blog Hop, Secrets, Summerhouse, thank you, Writers, writing
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Two Years Blogging And Still Standing
My Sweet Robin came by to say hello today, just as he did on the same day exactly two years ago when I wrote my first blog post. My little, red-breasted, puffed-up muse. I have learnt so much since that … Continue reading
In The Joy And Memorial For A Friend
I tried, but I cannot write another thing until this man who meant so much to me is heard: a man called John who has left this earth for a better place but who gave my heart a safe place … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, Family Memoirs, Sweet Robin
Tagged English Robin, Family Life, Family Memoirs, Friendship, God, Grief, joy, King Henry VIII, loss, Muse, Nature & Wildlife, writing
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Such Is Life
After my recent post in which I shared some of my writing fears and insecurities, I felt a huge weight lift and for the first time in some while, a sense of renewed purpose and yes, joy buoyed me up. … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Friendship, Weekly Photo Challenge, Writing
Tagged Blogging, Endurance, Friendship, Hospital, Illness, postaday, Stourhead Gardens, Weekly Photo Challenge, writing
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