Family – Jan Sikes

January 19, 2026March 6, 2026

Monday Meanderings #3 – 2026

I hate to say it, because it seems we all say it too much, but the days and weeks keep on zooming by. Time is a man-made illusion and yet something that rules our lives. Happy Monday! I had the inspiration this week for a new story. It's so exciting when that happens, isn't it? …

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January 5, 2026March 6, 2026

Monday Meanderings #1 2026

Hello, everyone! I'm back! While I enjoyed the blogging break, I'm happy to be back at it. I have a lot to catch you up on, but I'll try to be brief. The space between Thanksgiving and Christmas was nothing more than a blur. I worked a lot, but thankful for the opportunity. However, my …

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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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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 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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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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April 3, 2025March 3, 2026

THROWBACK THURSDAY

The next book up from my backlist I published June 26, 2020. It was the grand prize winner in a short story contest. The idea for this story came from a conversation I had with my late husband's cousin. It's no secret that Rick Sikes spent fifteen years in Leavenworth Penitentiary for a crime he …

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March 10, 2025March 3, 2026

MONDAY MEANDERINGS #9

Hello, dear friends. May I preface this post by saying how much I hate the time change? I just wish they would leave it alone. It takes our bodies a while to adjust. You might guess from the banner that this post will have something to do with music, and you would be correct! Created …

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February 24, 2025March 3, 2026

MONDAY MEANDERINGS #7

Hello, friends! Is it safe to say this month is flying by? Well, it is the shortest month of the year, but still... Created in Canva This photo reminded me of a walking path in Ireland. Oh, how I would love to visit that beautiful country again. Maybe someday. I've had a busy week, and …

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