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July 7, 2025March 3, 2026

MONDAY MEANDERINGS #22

The 4th of July holiday ended on a very somber note for so many here in Texas. I'm sure you've heard the news about the catastrophic flooding and high death toll in the Texas Hill Country. It's times like these I shake my head and have to wonder why. Of course, there's no answer. If …

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June 30, 2025March 3, 2026

Monday Meanderings #21

Happy Monday, as we say goodbye to June. This year is half gone! And it's hot outside on this side of the equator. It's been another busy week. When I look back, it's all a blur. I strive to stay in a state of mindfulness, but the rush of life sometimes takes over and I …

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June 23, 2025March 3, 2026

MONDAY MEANDERINGS #20

Hello, blogging friends! Life is moving at warp speed. The days sometimes seem long, but the weeks and months zoom by! Hope all is well with each of you. Summer is officially here! I feel as if I repeat myself each week, but it's sure been a busy week. A lot of the week included …

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June 17, 2025March 3, 2026

#CreativePerspectiveChallenge Six! #writingcommunity #poetry #flashfiction @dlfinnauthor

Author D.L. Finn offers a creative writing prompt each month and I'm happy to be able to participate this month! I fell in love with this magical image. I hope you like my offering! SILENT SENTINEL He sits, never moving, this ancient sentinel who keeps watch over the magical forest and the fairies who make …

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June 16, 2025March 3, 2026

NEWS FLASH!

Sorry, kiddos. No Monday Meanderings today. Why? Because I have some very important and exciting news to share!! I think most of you know my sister, Linda Broday, is also an author, right? Well, take a look at what we are doing! I'm not sure this has ever been done by any authors anywhere! We …

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June 11, 2025March 3, 2026

Railroad Ties: The Marmion Grove Murders @msspencerauthor #NewRelease #CozyMystery

Hello, friends! I am happy to host a guest today! I'm going to let M.S. Spencer tell you all about her new cozy mystery that launches today!! Make her feel welcome! Thanks so much, Jan, for letting me talk to your readers about my brand new mystery, Railroad Ties: the Marmion Grove Murders. It is …

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June 9, 2025March 3, 2026

MONDAY MEANDERINGS #19

I think it's safe to say summer has arrived in full force. It's been an interesting week. I'll keep it as brief as possible. I'm happy to report my week of house sitting and taking care of the grand dogs went off without a hitch. No new injuries from the rowdy pup. 🙂 It helped …

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June 4, 2025March 3, 2026

MAY BOOK REVIEWS! @virgilante @paulacappa.bsky.social‬ #AudreyDriscoll @parrisabonds

Welcome to my May 2025 book reviews! I only post four and five star reviews, and all opinions expressed are solely my own. PURCHASE LINK MY REVIEW: Any book in The Hat Series is super entertaining, but this one really hit the mark! Lizzie and her band, The Pythons, are struggling financially, as usual, and …

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June 2, 2025March 3, 2026

MONDAY MEANDERINGS #18

Hello, friends! I'm happy to be back with another catch-up post. Summer is always busy for me as the schedules are all askew. That's a great word, isn't it? Anyway, I'm happy you've joined me! I never know exactly what I'm going to say when I sit down to write these posts. Don't you just …

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May 28, 2025March 3, 2026

I HAVE A STORY – NEW RELEASE @ColleenLDonnell

I shared my review for this book earlier in the month. If you missed it, you can read it HERE. I am thrilled to welcome Author Colleen L. Donnelly to my blog today to share some insight into her newest book! Take it away, Colleen! Thank you, Jan, for inviting me to share with your …

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