Shine Issue 10

Shine Issue 10

Nov 8, 2020 | Shine

I am grateful to have the opportunity to give others the change to show off their art, photo, or other creative avenues. Keep sending them in and brag about yourself being published. Send in as often as you like. Be sure to share with your friends.

Also check out the Story Garden and feel free to email me a book you would enjoy having in the garden. If you are interested in reading for the Story Garden drop me a line.

Thank you all who participated this month. Enjoy the 'Autumn' pictures from various parts of the world.

Dramatic Clouds

Orange, Al, USA

Lorie

Orange, Al, USA

Four Generations of Hands

USA

Prayer

Maine, USA by Cindi

Yellow Leaves

Maryland, USA by John

Fruit delights

by Diann

Car

Orange, Al by John

Sunset

Orange, Al by Diann

Empty Beaches

Orange, Al, USA by Lorie

Yummy!

by Diann

Turkey Time

Texas, USA by Diann

Autumn colours

Maine, USA by Cindi

Pumpkins

So Many Pumpkins

USA by John

Pumpkins

Time for Pumpkins

USA By John

Princess

Marine, USA

Princess

Marine, USA

For next month... send in your favorite WINTER 'shine'!

Fun with Words – Issue 10

Fun with Words – Issue 10

Oct 26, 2020 | Words

Highlighting people in the past and present in all the amazing ways they embraced imagination: acting, singing, storytelling and writing

One common thread is The Power of words: The more we understand and build our vocabulary, the more fun we can have with expressing ourselves in song, stories, acting and poetry.

Creativity

  1. Martina McBride Singer-Songwriter and producer.
  2. Donna Hightower R&B American jazz and soul singer and songwriter.
  3. George M. Cohan (1878 - 1942) Born in Rhode Island, USA. A singer, actor and dancer.

Homophone

A homophone is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different spelling and meaning.

1. Instants > instance

  • In that instance, the world changed.
  • In this instance, you may not go down that hallway.

2. Intents > Intense

  • In all intents and purposes, that was not the reaction they were going for.
  • It was an intense situation.

3. Hurts > Hertz

  • It hurts so much.
  • I was scared when the hertz pulled up.

Antonyms

An Antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

1. Interrupt > Continue

  • Please do not interrupt me!
  • Please continue with the story.

2. Brave > Cowardly

  • The dog is very brave the way he saved the girl.
  • He as cowardly as the lion in the Wizard of Oz.

3. Insult > Compliment

  • That was a terrible insult she gave him.
  • What a beautiful compliment he gave her?

Synonyms

A Synonym is a word or phrase that means close to or exactly the same as another word.

1. Enjoy > Relish

  • Please come in and enjoy yourself.
  • He did not relish the situation.

2. Temperamental > Moody

  • She is very temperamental.
  • She is very moody today.

3. Silent > Mute

  • The couple was very silent about their private life.
  • The couple was mute about their private life.
Shine Issue 09

Shine Issue 09

Oct 22, 2020 | Shine

am grateful to have the opportunity to give others the change to show off their art, photo, or other creative avenues. Keep sending them in and brag about yourself being published. Send in as often as you like. Be sure to share with your friends.

Also check out the Story Garden and feel free to email me a book you would enjoy having in the garden. If you are interested in reading for the Story Garden drop me a line.

Thank you all who participated this month. Enjoy the 'BACK-TO-SCHOOL' pictures from various parts of the world. 

Shine places: United States, United Kingdom, Austraila 

Sandy Shares her thoughts about the sea shore

Mount Begong the highest mountain in Tawonga

Mom feeding her babies 1

A walk along the shore

Mom feeding her babies 2

Quilting for the Holidays

Ninja Turtles Save the Day

Cinderella’s Carriage

Fall Blooms

Pumpkins Everywhere!

Pumpkins Everywhere!

USA By John

Pumpkins

Time for Pumpkins

USA By John

For next month... send in your favorite GIVING THANKS 'shine'!

October Updates 2020

October Updates 2020

Oct 17, 2020 | News

Fall is in the air!

Rapping with Dr. Jacalyn™ has guests from all over the world sharing their work, their impact on lives, and in the world. More importantly, her show inspires the listener to know they can reach their dreams of professional dreams. This week as I mentioned in my newsletter, on her business talk radio show we interviewed the President and founder of  Concentric, Mike Harder. Concentrics connects the world spiritually as they create disciples to spread the word of Jesus Christ. I encourage you to visit the Concentric website to learn more about what they are doing and how you might enjoy some of their programs. I encourage you to subscribe  to Dr. Jacalyn ™ .

The Story Garden

The YouTube channel, Story Garden, is growing as any garden should. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a show! This month I had the pleasure of interviewing British singer and actor, Margaret Preece, who delighted us with reading one of her favorite stories of the famous bear, Paddington™. How fun it is to hear the story read with her various voices, and most importantly, the British accent. I am looking forward to her returning and adding more delightful stories to the Story Garden.“Make sure to check out Margaret’s website, margaretpreece.com, to learn more about her, her performances all over the world - and how to make contact with her via her email on the website!”

Check out all the videos and don't forget to subscribe and tell your friends.

Virtual Conference

I was in great company at the Drop Everything and Read virtual conference! I enjoyed hearing about what other authors are writing, as well as what inspires them. If you missed the program. Click the link below to here my section.

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COMING SOON >>>

I am also busy working with the publisher and illustrator for the release of a new book. I cannot wait to tell you all about it. Be watching for a reveal and much more! Remember to check out SHINE and become a part of SHINE! Everyone deserves to SHINE!

Fun with Words – Issue 10

Fun with Words – Issue 09

Sep 26, 2020 | Words

Highlighting people in the past and present in all the amazing ways they embraced imagination: acting, singing, storytelling and writing

One common thread is The Power of words: The more we understand and build our vocabulary, the more fun we can have with expressing ourselves in song, stories, acting and poetry.

Creativity

  1. Rachel Boehm Author,  Nutrition * Fitness & Skin Business owner, Yes You.
  2. John Farnham (1949) He is an Australian singer. He began his career as an Aussie teen idol.
  3. Anne Cordy (1928) Born in Brussels, Belgium. Actress.

Biographies

1. St. Thomas Aquinas (1225) Born in Roccasecca, Italy. Thomas was considered 'one of the most influential thinkers of   Medival Scholastism'

2. Margaret O’Carroll A medieval Irish noblewoman. She was known as 'Margaret of Hospitable' due to her work in the arts, literary festivals.

3. María de la Cruz (1912–1995) She is known for her work regarding the rights of women, her radio program, and her writings.

Homophone

A homophone is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different spelling and meaning.

1. Cached > Cashed

  • The king had a cache of gold hidden away.
  • It was an exciting day as I recieved and cashed my very first paycheck!

2. Horse > Hoarse

  • Sandy is the name of her beautiful new horse.
  • She was to hoarse to sing for her concert.

3. Wholly > Holy

  • She was wholly involved in the entire design of the party.
  • The wedding was a beautiful holy ceremony celebrating the sacrament of Holy Matrimony.

Antonyms

An Antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

1. Leave > Arrive

  • Please leave on time.
  • Please arrive on time.

2. Poor > Rich

  • They were so poor that they could not even afford milk for the baby.
  • They were so rich that they could afford to purchase milk for those in need.

3. Left > Right

  • She writes with her left hand.
  • She writes with her right hand.

Synonyms

A Synonym is a word or phrase that means close to or exactly the same as another word.

1. Mistaken > Improper

  • He is mistaken thinking that way.
  • He is improper in his thinking.

2. Sincere > Loyal

  • She is sincere in her thoughts.
  • She is loyal to her subjects.

3.  Contemplate > Think

  • Do you contemplate people wanting change?
  • Do you think you will be allowed to come?