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December 3, 2025March 3, 2026

November 2025 #BookReviews! #TeddyJones @RZanetti_Author @loriraderday.bsky.social @robbiecheadle.bsky.social

I didn't read as much in November as I normally do because of my work schedule, but the books I read were fantastic! PURCHASE LINK MY REVIEW: The oil boom in the early 1900s brought men flocking into the Texas panhandle to make their fortunes. But along with them came riff-raff, corruption and crime. Lawlessness …

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December 1, 2025March 3, 2026

Monday Meanderings #37

Hello, friends! Last week flew by in a blur. I swear time is moving faster. But now we are fully into the Christmas season with trees, decorations and lights everywhere. I don't know what the weather is like where you are, but it's turned cold here. I finally had to give in and switch on …

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November 24, 2025March 3, 2026

Monday Meanderings #36 #Thanksgiving

Hello, dear friends. This is Thanksgiving week in the U.S. and many of us will be gathering with family to celebrate the holiday. There is always SO much to be thankful for on any given day, but even more powerful when we combine our thanks with others. This past week has been a little different …

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November 17, 2025March 3, 2026

Monday Meanderings #35

Happy Monday! Thanks for joining me again as I meander through life with you. This image drew me. I'd like to head down that road and see where it leads. Created in Canva I'm happy to report the four days I stayed with my granddaughters and the two dogs went smoothly. However, I was more …

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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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