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Thursday Thoughts: Happy Without

The holiday season is getting underway big time. We’ve survived Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday and the first day of December is tomorrow. That means Christmas and other holiday decorations go up. That means shopping for … Continue reading

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Christmas Shopping

On this Small Business Saturday, don’t forget that independent authors are also small businesses. If you love to read us, please share our books with your friends and family this holiday season. We now return you to your regularly scheduled … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Thursday Thoughts: Universal Payback

Here in the US, today is Thanksgiving. It’s a time for family and food. For those who are into it, it’s the day to plot and plan your shopping expedition on Black Friday tomorrow. Most of all, it’s time to … Continue reading

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Monday and Stuffed Turkey

So, another Monday and another week closer to both my deadline and Christmas. I need more coffee. Today’s update will be mostly short. There was a week and a weekend. Bye. Okay, okay. Not really. But it will be a … Continue reading

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Self-talk

It isn’t easy. Nothing ever is. The world crowds in demanding this and that, taking rather than giving. And it gets hard. So hard there times when hiding under the covers for the rest of the day seems like a … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats: Crockpot Pumpkin Pie

I found this recipe somewhere and tucked it back to be posted when the leaves turned and the temps cooled and the scent of pumpkin pie spice fill the kitchen. I’m not a huge fan of crock-pot desserts but when … Continue reading

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Veteran’s Day 2017

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Friday Sinema: Veterans Day

Singer Sailor Jerri rewrote the classic ** “Hallelujah” to pay tribute to our veterans. Please take a moment to listen, to remember, and to thank the men and women who have served our country and those who continue to serve … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats: Pull-apart Coffee Cake

Now that cooler weather is moving in, there’s not much I like better than to grab a cup of coffee and some cinnamon-yummy treat to start my day. This recipe is easy-peasy for a a weekend breakfast, or make ahead … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats: Make-ahead Mini Meatloaves

When I start getting close to deadlines, I’m always looking for good food that’s easy to fix–or can be made ahead. These yummy Mini Mealoaves checks off both boxes. Prep Time: 10 min. Total Time: 55 min. Servings: 6 servings … Continue reading

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