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Title Talk, 03.2018: Book Girl Magic Reading Challenge

Hello, readers! So, you know I have been following along with 2, sorta 3, book challenges this year, right?  Today I’m sharing the latest children’s book that I’ve read (actually still reading) for the “Book Girl Magic Reading Challenge” (#BGRChallenge).  Check out last month’s update, here. Discovered this challenge through my friend Daenel at Living Outside […]

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Daily Dime: A Day in My Life in 10 Photos, 03.2018

Good morning, girls! It’s early morning as I start this “Daily Dime, 03.2018” from the airport in Lexington, Kentucky.  Waiting to board the plane for home.  Yes, those are tears you see in my eyes.  Hate leaving my mama; she turns 91 next week.  But had such a good visit.  Blessed to have her around […]

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Little Letters, 03.2018

Sweet readers, It’s time for “Little Letters, 03.2018”.  Today’s notes are more gratitude than grumble! Have found that using these letters to vent is very therapeutic.  And they can be equally wonderful for a quiet celebration.  Glad you are here to join me. Little Letter, 03.2018 Grumbles [source] Dear Rev.com, Thank you for the opportunity […]

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Reading Challenge Progress, 03.2018: The Lost Wife

Dearest readers, This post almost slipped up on me.  Despite being clearly written in my agenda for today, I had just ignored my colorful Erin Condren stickers reminding me to write this reading challenge update.  Had begun working on posts that will publish later in the week instead. February’s “Book by Book” prompt was ‘a […]

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15 Activities on My 2018 Winter Bucket List: Update, 02.21.2018

Howdy, chums! Back again for another update on the 15 activities on my “2018 Winter Bucket List”.  If you need to be reminded of last month’s progress (twasn’t much), run by and read that post, here, real quick.  Afraid I haven’t exactly set the world on fire this month either.  Let’s see where I stand. […]

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Title Talk, 02.2018: Book Girl Magic Reading Challenge

Hello, readers! So, you know I have been following along with 2, sorta 3, book challenges this year, right?  Today I want to share a couple of children’s books that I have read for the “Book Girl Magic Reading Challenge” (#BGRChallenge) with Daenel at Living Outside the Stacks and Carla at Rae La Soul.  Decided […]

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