It's only a few hours until we wave goodbye to the old year and welcome in the new, so time to be a little reflective on how the year has been. In January I wrote this post, My wishes for 2017, and I think all of these still apply for the coming year.We've had lots of … Continue reading Farewell 2017, and Welcome 2018
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Happy Christmas Sparks
Sparks is hosted by Annie at McGuffy's Reader (visit to see everyone else's sparks) and her words are the best to use to explain:"I believe we are meant to be lights in this world. If we allow our light to shine, we can see where we are going. It is then that we can begin to truly see each other … Continue reading Happy Christmas Sparks
Friday’s Friendly Ideas
It's Friday so it's time for the friendly fill ins which are set by Annie at McGuffy's Reader and Ellen at 15andmeowing.com. The words in purple are the prompts that are provided and then the rest is me.1. I can't wait to see my beloved open my gift to him. I always get him something really silly alongside some sensible … Continue reading Friday’s Friendly Ideas
Top Ten Thursday – Christmas Song Back Story
This week's top ten is a little different and I'll let Tamara, our challenge host from Part-time Working Hockey Mom, explain;"....choose one of your top ten Christmas songs (if you participated last year) or just pick one you like and create a back story.....We want to hear about the characters in that song, and especially all the fun … Continue reading Top Ten Thursday – Christmas Song Back Story
A Holiday Hodgepodge
It's Wednesday Hodgepodge time and as we near the end of the year we're starting to get into reflective mode. Thank you to Joyce from the blog From This Side of the Pond for setting the questions - make sure you visit her blog and see what my fellow bloggers have come up with for their … Continue reading A Holiday Hodgepodge
Friday’s Friendly Notions
It's Friday so it's time for the friendly fill ins which are set by Annie at McGuffy's Reader and Ellen at 15andmeowing.com. The words in purple are the prompts that are provided and then the rest is me.1. Snow can be so pretty, especially when it first falls and hasn't been disturbed too much. Last week we had lots … Continue reading Friday’s Friendly Notions
Top Ten Thursday – The Beauty of Art
This week's Top Ten is all about art whether that be paintings, classical music, sculptures, literature, theater plays, or operas. Thanks to Tamara at Part-time Working Hockey Mom for the great theme that I think is going to show just how eclectic my tastes are.1. Brett Whiteley's matches entitled Almost Once. This is my favourite sculpture anywhere in the … Continue reading Top Ten Thursday – The Beauty of Art
A Hodgepodge of Life
Wednesday Hodgepodge time with the questions provided by Joyce at the blog, From This Side of the Pond.1. What title would you give this current chapter of your life?Tasmanian and her beloved explore Scotland one cake at a time. 2. December 6 is National Microwave Oven Day. Who knew? Besides popcorn and coffee reheats, what's the most … Continue reading A Hodgepodge of Life
A Hodgepodge of Thoughts
It's time for Wednesday's Hodgepodge, a prompt based weekly blog challenge, with the prompts provided by Joyce at the blog From This Side of the Pond.1. What's something blogging has taught you about yourself?Blogging has taught me that I can ramble on about the most inconsequential things and has reminded me how much I love writing. … Continue reading A Hodgepodge of Thoughts
A Thankful Hodgepodge
It's time for Wednesday's Hodgepodge, a prompt based weekly blog challenge, with the prompts provided by Joyce at the blog From This Side of the Pond.1. Tradition...how tightly do you cling to tradition when it comes to holiday gatherings and celebrations? For instance do you always do the cooking, never eat at home, always go to grandma's, never miss the parade, always watch football, never change the menu, always eat at … Continue reading A Thankful Hodgepodge
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