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The Congress of Rough Writers Flash Fiction Anthology Vol I

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Lady By The River: Stories of Perseverance

Heart Whispers: A Poetry Anthology

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Tag Archives: thank you
Any Excuse for a Bit of Bubbly!
What a week it’s been! I’ve really enjoyed my visit over at T.B.’s blog, thanks again so much T.B. and also not only to all of you who took the time to go over and read my guest post but … Continue reading
Ever Thankful and One Crazy Grandma
Here we are and it’s Friday again, and time is a-flying! I had to go into town today to get a few things, ha! It was crazily busy, you would think that Christmas is just around the corner. Oh wait, … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood Memories, Family Life, Guest Blogs, Mothers & Sons, My California
Tagged America, Celebrations, Childhood memories, Christmas, Cooking, Family Life, Grandma, Grandpa, Guest Blog, joy, laughter, Los Angeles, Mothers & Sons, thank you, Thanksgiving, Thomas The Tank Engine, Turkey Dinner
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In Which My Son Says ‘Thank You’…
Today I’m very proud and delighted to be hosting my first ever guest blog – meaning, I’m handing you over to my son, Nick (Nicky to family and old friends!) He was so greatly encouraged and inspired by your responses … Continue reading
You Guys are the Best!
My dear friends, Just quickly touching base to say I have read all your comments and my goodness, I’m thinking what on earth have I done to deserve such wonderful friends? Must have done something right for once, ha! 🙂 … Continue reading
The Votes are Tallied – and I’m Home ‘Free’!
Woo Hoo! The votes have been tallied and Elizabeth has announced the winner of September’s mini-writing competition. Yes, the title says it all – I am the winner, or should I say my flash fiction story ‘Free’ is the winner! … Continue reading
What a Week – Time to Bring out some Awards!
What a week it’s been. Always a time of reflection at this time of year as we remember 9/11 and of course this does wonders for concentrating our minds on what really matters in the grand scheme of things. Life … Continue reading
Posted in Awards, CATalogue, Current Affairs, Musings
Tagged 9/11, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, Awards, Birthday, Blogging, cats, Celebrations, Challenges, Current Affairs, Encouragement, Followers, Friendship, happiness, Inspiration, Liebster Award, love, Musings, One Lovely Blog Award, thank you, The Sunshine Award
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Thank You – You Are My Sunshine!
So here we are, all the birthday celebrations for my daughter’s 21st have been and gone but what a wonderful time it was! My heart is full of the joy and love which comes from sharing this special time with … Continue reading
Posted in Awards, Family Life, Family Traditions, Friendship, Mothers & Daughters
Tagged Asperger syndrome, Awards, Cake, emotions, Family Life, Friends, Gangnam Style, happiness, joy, love, Roller coaster, Sentiments, thank you, The Sunshine Award, Thorpe Park
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Inner Peace Award
Some weeks ago, I was delighted and very encouraged when I received the Inner Peace Award from Jane Dougherty. Jane doesn’t usually ‘do’ awards but when she received this award from one of her followers she broke her self-imposed rule … Continue reading
Posted in Awards
Tagged Awards, Encouragement, Friendship, Inner Peace Award, Mother Teresa, thank you
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My California – It’s Complicated
I started this blog to mark my new life as a new writer. I know I’m not keeping to the ‘rules’ by sticking to one subject and perhaps this blog will end up being several blogs in one. I have … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Childhood Memories, Family Life, My California, Writing
Tagged California, England, expat, living abroad, music, pain, sorrow, thank you, travel, writing
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Summer, Spamgate & What Not To Do For A Tick Bite
What on earth does summer, ‘Spamgate’ and a very nasty tick bite have to do with each other? It’s just the way my mind works, either that or the sun is getting to me, but with all this talk about … Continue reading →