Family – Page 2 – Jan Sikes

February 17, 2025March 3, 2026

MONDAY MEANDERINGS #6

Happy Monday, Friends. I don't have a clever lead-in to this post, so I'll just jump in. It's been a strange week for me. I had several days where I struggled to find the motivation to do anything beyond what was absolutely necessary. I made very little headway on my WIP and only made it …

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November 26, 2024March 3, 2026

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Going Offline

Hello, friends! If you are in the United States, you are getting ready to celebrate Thanksgiving weekend. I am doing the same. I have missed all of your beautiful blogs the past few days as I was traveling to Lubbock, Texas for a wedding. Then, all the kiddos are out of school this week, so …

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December 8, 2023

Friday Free For All! #CoffeeUpdate #BookBlogTour #Thanksgiving

Happy Friday! I didn't have a Friday Free For All post last week, as I had a book promo instead. So, this is a catch-up post. Also, I have a wrap-up post today about including metaphysical elements in fiction writing at Story Empire. Come on over! I enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration with my family. …

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June 23, 2023

Saying Goodbye

It is with a huge sense of loss that I write this post. My big sister, Jean, left this world on 6-21, gained her angel wings, and is now flying high in peace. This is my tribute to her. Norma Jean Marie Smith was born on February 3, 1936 in Sayre, Oklahoma. My mother was …

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June 16, 2023

Friday Free-For-All!

Happy Friday! It's been quite a week! Where to start. This week has been super intense on many levels involving catastrophes in my family, but in stark contrast, it's been incredibly uplifting and illuminating. I'll start with the good. I don't know if you are familiar with Qigong, but because of the physical issues I've …

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March 14, 2023

Redemption: A Father’s Fatal Decision #NewRelease @gmplano

It is an honor and privilege to feature the newest release from Gwen Plano. I have known Gwen for many years, and not only is she a talented writer, but she is also a kind and generous soul. Take a look at her new thriller! PURCHASE LINK Thank you, Jan, for inviting me to your …

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April 14, 2022

Happy Easter and MIA

Courtesy Canva I want to take this opportunity to wish everyone who celebrates this holiday a very Happy Easter. I will be stepping away for a few days to spend time with family in a cabin in Oklahoma. I will not be around to visit your blogs or share much on Social Media. So, I …

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February 26, 2022March 3, 2026

Mountain Laurel Christmas

Orphaned, his family torn apart by tragedy, Cole Knight has come a long way from a ramshackle miner’s cabin on the side of the Cumberland Mountain. Daring to follow an impossible dream, he’s made it big in the music business. Now, he’s a country music sensation with a huge house, fancy cars, plenty of willing …

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November 18, 2021

Release Day! Mountain Laurel Christmas! #ShortStory #ChristmasStory #CountryMusic

I am SO super excited that release day is finally here for Mountain Laurel Christmas! I want to offer a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who pre-ordered! It should now be on your reading device. Since I am on a tight budget with Christmas so close at hand, I was fortunate to find the owner …

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August 23, 2021

Birthday Recap – #FullMoon Meditation #DragonCard

A quick birthday recap before I move on. The scheduled hot air balloon ride didn't happen due to the wind. As it turned out, it was for the best as the day was full of activities, family, friends, and fun. My daughters scheduled a lake cruise and 25 people came to help celebrate my day. …

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