Click the image for more information. Today is ideal to share a story about my 'mutt', my Heinz 5, mongrel dog. His name was Ricky and my Mum and Dad let me choose him from a pet shop window. It was my seventh birthday, and he was to be my gift. Ricky was the brightest… Continue reading National Mutt Day – July 31st
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National Paperback Book Day – July 30th
For more information on this day, click here. I've recently returned to reading paperbacks and I really enjoy having the feel of a real book in my hand. Except, at the time of writing this, I'm reading two ebooks, which disappointed me. I'm currently reading Trouble Blood, a Cormeran Strike book by Robert Galbraith. I… Continue reading National Paperback Book Day – July 30th
A Thailand Oddity, the Journey Starts.
Recently I reposted an article written by Julia Blake, a great author who writes about her life and books on her blog, Now meet Paul White, who has given up his life in the UK to start afresh in Thailand. This is the first of his travel blog, and I suspect, if this is anything… Continue reading A Thailand Oddity, the Journey Starts.
Life Changing! A True life Story
Have you met Julia Blake? She writes a blog posts every couple of weeks, and her life reads like a story - always interesting. That’s why I thought I’d share it with you. This week she talked about frustrations we’ve all encounter. Subscribe while you are there. Julia is also a fantastic author with many… Continue reading Life Changing! A True life Story
Today is National Cousins Day
Cousins are extended family members who share a special bond. Connected through common ancestry many form unique relationships. Over the years, having done family history, I can see how many cousins lost touch due to families moving out of the area they were brought in. I’ve lost touch with two of mine completely, and my… Continue reading Today is National Cousins Day
Karen’s Chat about Echos
No, not the type that you yell across a valley or into a cave. I’m referring to repeats of the same word in quick succession. We’ve all done it, and since I’ve been learning how to edit, it’s something I hadn’t thought about before. I use a grammar program called Pro Writing Aid and it… Continue reading Karen’s Chat about Echos
Karen’s Chat on Pretty Sunflowers
As I sit in the armchair, this is my view. I think you could describe them as glorious with their vibrant yellow petals. Did you know they track the sun’s movement? It’s a phenomenon known as heliotropism. The tallest sunflower ever grown was thirty feet high. A German gardener called Hans-Peter Schiffer holds the record.… Continue reading Karen’s Chat on Pretty Sunflowers
Flowers Cheer you up!
This is such a interesting post with glorious flowers, that it seemed perfect to reblog. Last month, I talked about placing moss agate crystals in some of my flower pots. I went into detail HERE. For some reason, WordPress deleted most … #Crystals101 – Moss Agate and Plants: Part Two
Childhood Pets
I recently posted ai out my childhood pet. Well, I wasn’t the only one… A link for a FREE ebook will be included with your subscription confirmation! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER Each month we do a special “corner” for our… Childhood Pets
Yesterday was National Paper Bag Day
I wrote a little article about it and thought I would share it here too. I remember a time before plastic when we used baskets and strong paper carriers for all our shopping. Then when plastic bags came in, everything … National Paper Bag Day
World of Stories 