Jan Sikes

November 13, 2025March 3, 2026

Where has it gone?

I love poetry. It's simple, raw and honest. What a great way to express thoughts and feelings, right? It's been a LONG time since I dabbled in poetry, but there is a longing deep inside me that demands to be filled. I can only go for a short period of time without creating something new, …

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November 10, 2025March 3, 2026

Monday Meanderings #34

Hello, friends! It's Monday again. Did last week fly by or what? It did for me. When my husband was alive, he'd often take my hands in his and say, "these little hands do so much." I never appreciated that small gesture as much as I should have. There were lots of little things I …

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November 5, 2025March 3, 2026

October Book Reviews @lizgauffreau.bsky.social @supermegawoman @stacitroilo @PriscillaBettis @KarinaBartow

Hello, friends! I had another fun and varied month of reading. I only share four and five star reviews. And of course, opinions expressed are solely my own. Enjoy! PURCHASE LINK MY REVIEW: This book captivated me from the start. While it is a fictionalized account of the Sheldon Poor Farm in Vermont, the setting …

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November 3, 2025March 3, 2026

Monday Meanderings #33

Happy first Monday of November! While chaos continues to remain prevalent across the globe, I've found a bit of peace inside myself that I cling to. I say prayers daily for all those in need and suffering. And I never fail to count my blessings. I love that the time has changed back to standard …

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October 30, 2025March 3, 2026

Anybody Else?

Good morning, fellow bloggers! Don't fall over in shock that I'm putting up another post this week. I'm feeling the need to share. You know me. I always try to stay upbeat, positive and look for the bright side of life. Lately, that's become a struggle. Things are shifting and I can't help but feel …

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October 27, 2025March 3, 2026

Monday Meanderings #32

Happy Monday, and the last Monday in October! It appears the only consistent day I can blog is Mondays. I keep thinking I should do more and then before I know it, the week is gone. Last week was nothing more than a blur. I'm not sure I took the time to take a breath, …

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October 20, 2025March 3, 2026

Monday Meanderings #31

Happy Monday, friends. When I saw this image, I had the strongest urge to wander down that highway. Created in Canva I hope everyone is doing okay today. It's been somewhat of a quiet week here last week so I don't have a lot to share. My daughter and family went to Broken Bow, Oklahoma …

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October 15, 2025March 3, 2026

Ghosts, Love and Second Chances – Ghosted – #NewRelease @LoriMatsourani

Hello, friends! I am super excited to share a new author with you. I have not read this book, but you can bet it's on my list now! And, what a perfect spooky season to discover a new 'ghost' story!Welcome, Lori Matsourani! AMAZON LINK Thank you, Jan, for allowing me to take over your blog …

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October 13, 2025March 3, 2026

Monday Meanderings #30

Happy Monday! It's definitely pumpkin season. They are everywhere. It's been another busy week, but aren't they all? However, my daughter and family are going to be taking a short trip for a few days as the girls are out of school on fall break. I will be staying here, so am hoping to get …

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October 9, 2025March 3, 2026

September #BookReviews @JoanHallWrites @catherineryanhyde.bsky.social #LoriWilde #LauraLyndhurst @MaeClair1

I am happy to share some great books I read in the month of September! I hope you enjoy. Created in Canva PURCHASE LINK MY REVIEW: I will preface this by saying I seldom read a mainstream book but when this one showed up on KU, it appealed to me. It is truly one of …

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