Are you as weary with the day-to-day news events as I am? Goodness gracious me, it’s enough to drive me to my coffee pot. Thank heaven for this good, ol’ Ozarks’ heat and humidity otherwise the caffeine might just send me over the edge. Today I’ll just stick with my iced tea and chocolate. Cheers! *clink* Over the next few …
Five Fabulous Friday Pick-Me-Ups
Friday! Friday! The best day of the week! Years ago this was the theme song of our children’s favorite teacher. Every Friday, Mrs. M (a much-adored teaching veteran) would meander down to the principal’s office, hijack the PA system, and belt out those favorite words of students and teachers alike. “Hey everyone! Know what day this is?” After the lead-in …
Feel the Love Friday (With a Side of Encouragement)
Welcome, welcome, welcome! Delighted you stopped by! Have you had a great week? If you’re still on the fence about that, I hope you feel better soon. You’re about to get loved on! Sit back, relax, and pop a cyber berry and some chocolate cake. Settle in for just a few minutes while we visit. This week my blog was …
And the Beat Goes On
Good Monday morning, friends! Here’s to the bright start of a new week… *clink* (You may remember—that’s the sound of my coffee mug toasting yours.) I hope you had a delightful weekend. Over our way, we celebrated Father’s Day in a rather quiet fashion. I made a delicious Smithfield ham, mashed potatoes with creamy, country gravy, green bean casserole, and …
How NOT to Love on a Writer
In my recent post 10 Ways to Love on a Writer I offered ways we could support literary creatives. Today’s post is a tongue-in-cheek opposite filled with some additional truths (in a lighthearted manner). HOW TO SCORE BROWNIE POINTS: Phone calls promising “This will only take five minutes…” (And of course, it’s more like 50.) Well-meaning remarks such as “Must be nice not having …