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Posted on 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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Posted on 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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Posted on September 8, 2025March 3, 2026

Monday Meanderings #27

Hello, friends! There is a hint of fall in the air and fingers crossed that the dog days of summer are behind us! I just thought I was busy before I started this new job. Ha!! I meet myself coming as I am going. But it's temporary (at least this phase of the job). I …

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Posted on 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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Posted on March 24, 2025March 3, 2026

Monday Meanderings #11

Hello, friends, and Happy Monday! The redbud trees are blooming like crazy here! So pretty. Last week I was away from home a lot with the kids out of school on spring break. Friday, I took all of them to see the Titanic Exhibition in Dallas and it was fascinating! All the kiddos loved it, …

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Posted on March 17, 2025March 3, 2026

Monday Meanderings #10

Happy St. Patrick's Day, friends. I don't have a lot to share today, so this post will be short and sweet. It's beginning to look like springtime in Texas! The Bradford Pear Trees and the Dogwoods are blooming. Still, I expect one more cold snap. My mom always used to say there would be an …

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Posted on January 27, 2025March 3, 2026

Monday Meanderings #3

Hello, friends. Happy Monday, the last Monday in January already. This year is going to fly by just like all the rest. So, what can we do, but enjoy every moment we are given. Created in Canva It's been raining a bit here, and the moisture is welcomed. We had several days of sunshine and …

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Posted on 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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Posted on May 17, 2024

Friday Free For All – Office Chair – End of School

Happy Friday! We made it through another week and looking forward to a weekend. I hope you've had a good week! In keeping with the theme of Monday's post - out with the old, in with the new, I bought a new office chair this week. Here's a picture of my old one. As you …

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Posted on February 9, 2024

Friday Free For All! #SneakPeek – A Beggar’s Bargain #Birthday #AmReading

Happy Friday! I held my breath, hoping WordPress would work for me today. I'm still having ongoing issues with it, but am now talking with one of their Happiness Engineers, so hoping we can get things sorted. First off, I want to share a sneak peek at my new book cover! I am so excited …

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