Sweet Soliloquies

For today’s Wishcasting Wednesday, Jamie asks us: What do you wish to say no to? Jamie has written about creating an Absolute No list and here are a few items I’m going to put in mine: No more joining online groups I have no time to participate in. I must choose a few that nourish me the most and stick with those. It’s still okay... Read→

When I found this poetry challenge at Clover, Bee and Reverie: A Poetry Challenge, hosted by Lu of Regular Rumination, I immediately knew I’d join. While I do enjoy it, I believe I’d be more at ease with writing poetry if I read more of it. It will also be a treat just to study and enjoy the magic that is poetry. The purpose of this challenge... Read→

I remember singing this song over and over again back in the ’80’s. Maybe you did, too. The other night, for no apparent reason, it popped into my brain and lickety-split…my son and I were hooked. Over and over we sang this silly song and watched its various videos. Now it’s your turn to get hooked. Have a happy day! If... Read→

Our inspiration guru Jamie Ridler asks us: What do you wish to give yourself permission for? Many of us struggle with fear of failure. It can be crippling. It’s not something you can conquer after one success but I believe its grip on our lives can gradually loosen with each successive mini-success we experience. I believe it is also true... Read→

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Your result for The A-Muse-ing Test… Your muse is Calliope! 30% Calliope, 0% Thalia, 10% Urania, 0% Clio, 10% Erato, 10% Euterpe, 20% Melpomene, 20% Polyhymnia and 0% Terpsichore! Calliope is the oldest and wisest of the muses. She is called “The One of Beautiful Speech.” Calliope is the muse of epic or heroic poetry... Read→

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Look what I found at A Bibliophile’s Bookshelf: It’s not like I need another challenge, even though it is a book challenge, but since I love this genre so much, why the heck not?!  Bella, our hostess, explains the challenge at her 101 of the Best Fantasy Books post.  (The PDF version of the full list is at 101 Fantasy Book List (PDF).) Here... Read→

As I reflect back on this last week, I cannot help but notice how my son’s confidence has grown leaps and bounds in seven short days. It’s interesting to me that he can be unsure of himself in so many areas but it in no way affects his pursuit of the fairer sex. Oh, he has the usual self doubts all teenagers do but it doesn’t impede... Read→

The last few weeks have been a bear and I’ve not been able to keep up with my blogging friends.  This Saturday, I believe it will be just the hubby and me and I should have a few hours to visit all of you and catch up on your lives.  I look forward to this immensely and feel terrible about not staying in touch. As you can see, I’m in the... Read→

Our inspiration guru Jamie Ridler asks us this week: Where do you wish to travel? Oh, to have the opportunity to travel all over the world, soaking up beauty and culture, and hopefully making many friends…! I’d love to spend time in Italy, Scotland, Greece, Turkey, China, India…so many fascinating places…but if someone gave... Read→

FOR TODAY… from Pamela’s Daybook Outside my window…the temperature has risen to a balmy 10° fahrenheit (feels good after the last chilly week!) but the skies are gray and depressing. How about a little sun, please? I am thinking…that I’m looking forward to February and our Superbowl party this Sunday. I am thankful for…my son feeling... Read→

For Jamie Ridler’s Full Moon Dreamboards 1. SOUTHERN GARDEN, 2. Microsoft, Productivity Partners, 3. Peace & Calm 55/365, 4. Let Your Spirit Rise on Christmas (Explore #168), 5. Define Yourself. (143/365), 6. #307: Authenticity, 7. Balloon Adventure, 8. Energy within, 9. Liquid Nutrition * * * I am under the spell of the full wolf moon; its... Read→

a light summer breeze silence good belly laughs zen moments soft and colorful knit caps, scarves and mittens wild storms my husband’s embrace a captivating story bare feet ~ What makes these folk happy?  Read More →

FOR TODAY… from Pamela’s Daybook Outside my window…the hard city streets tempered by gently falling snow. I am thinking…that I’m enjoying getting back to blogging more although I’ll be easier on myself about it. No more pressure. I am thankful for…a super fun weekend with my sister and her family, and my... Read→

I discovered and am joining The 2010 Pub Challenge hosted by Michelle at 1More Chapter. You might want to join, too. The rules seem easy to live by: Read a minimum of 10 books first published in 2010. You don’t have to buy these. Library books, unabridged audiobooks, or ARCs are all acceptable. To qualify as being first published in 2010,... Read→

What makes you happy? Today, what’s making me happy is that my sister and her family are coming to spend the weekend with us! Yippee! We only get to see them every few months so I’m giddy with excitement and look forward to a weekend of relaxation, wine, good food, laughter, games, Sunday’s football game (go Vikes!), and more of... Read→

Thank you, Jamie, for today’s wish prompt! What do you wish for your family? I wish for better physical, mental and emotional health for all of us. I wish for smoother transitions for my son when spending time with his dad, and for him to experience less stress and anxiety in general. I wish for more date nights with my husband. I wish to re-implement... Read→

If you’ve not yet heard about Jamie Ridler’s The Next Chapter: The Happy Book Mail-Around, I’m so glad you’re here. If you have heard, you’ll know what all the excitement is about! The Next Chapter is Jamie Ridler’s (of Jamie Ridler Studios) book club, whose participants read a chosen book and blog or comment their... Read→

Our bright and sparkly Wishtress Jamie asks: How do you wish to shine? I’m just going to get right down to it. I want to become a more beautiful person. I want my intentions to be pure and honorable, not tarnished by greed or selfishness. I want to act upon my plans to help others, and not just plan the acts. I wish to recognize those moments... Read→