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January 13, 2025March 3, 2026

Monday Meanderings

Happy Monday, friends. I hope everyone is well and feeling positive about a new week. We had our first snow of the year and, no this photo is not from the snow, but from Canva. It's rare for Texas to get snow this early in January. However, it was short lived - only a couple …

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January 10, 2025March 3, 2026

What you should be reading based on your Astrological Sign! Capricorn

Born between December 22 and January 19, Capricorns are responsible, reliable and steady individuals. The sign of Capricorn is the mythical Sea-goat, a creature of both earth and water. Capricorn's reading tastes are equal parts practical and emotional. A Capricorn may be found reading a self-help book, or on the opposite end of the spectrum, a fantasy. …

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January 8, 2025March 3, 2026

Endangered Species (Savage Land Book 1) – #NewRelease @Worddreams

I am super excited to host my first guest author of 2025! Jacqui Murray has a new book release and I can assure you that you are in for a treat! But I'll let Jacqui tell you about it. Thank you, Jan, for allowing me to take over your blog today to talk about a …

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January 6, 2025March 3, 2026

First Monday Menagerie of 2025

Courtesy of Canva Welcome to a new year and the first Monday post of 2025. While I enjoyed my blogging break, I am ready to get back into some sort of routine. The kids return to school this week and that will help to get back to some normalcy. But it's been fun and I've …

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January 2, 2025March 3, 2026

Best Books of 2024! @joyyorkauthor @MarClair1 @dlfinnauthor #AlexCraigie @stacitroilo @SueColetta1 @TPolen6 @Virgilante @JoanHallWrites @lisa_traugott @AuAuthor @lindabroday.bsky.social @RobertaEaton17 @lizgauffreau.bsky.social @97_taylormoore

Here it is! This was SO hard and there were at least five more I wanted to include. If you see a book you want to grab, I've made it easy for you. Just click on the image and it will take you to Amazon. I'd be remiss not to mention at least a few …

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December 30, 2024March 3, 2026

Closing the door on #2024 #HelloNewYear #2025

As I prepare to close the door on 2024, I am reflecting back over the year and all I accomplished. Remember this...nothing is ever perfect. The only perfection lies within each of us. But our outward world will never be 100% perfect because it is a fluid and changing thing. What I accomplished: I published …

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December 24, 2024March 3, 2026

Merry Christmas!

It's a busy time of year and I've been away from the computer for several days spending time with my grandchildren and preparing for Christmas. But I had to pop on and wish all of my blogging friends a wonderful holiday season! May your days be filled with light and love. That is my wish …

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December 12, 2024March 3, 2026

Peanut Butter Choco-Chip Pecan Cookies #recipe #ChristmasBaking #Cookies

I am so happy to participate in Staci Troilo's Cookie Recipe Exchange again this year! I had originally thought I wouldn't have the time to bake and share, but lo and behold, I did! So, here we go. Thank you, Staci, for doing this again! PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP PECAN COOKIES INGREDIENTS: 1 cup butter …

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December 10, 2024March 3, 2026

Christmas Special! #Novelette #BookTrailer

Did you know I wrote a Christmas story once upon a time? I published Mountain Laurel Christmas in 2021, so to help celebrate the holiday season, I have put it on sale for the next seven days. It's a short read, and reviewers say they find the story heartwarming and entertaining. They praise the writing …

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December 2, 2024March 3, 2026

Monday Musings! #NovemberBookReviews #BookAward

Hello, friends! I hope everyone in the United States had a good Thanksgiving holiday. I spent the day with my daughters, son-in-law and grandchildren. Have you and your family every played or heard of Telestrations? It's a super fun game sure to create lots of laughter! And the kiddos love JackBox TV. It's fun, but …

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