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Kicking off 2026!

Kicking off 2026!

I started my year with the new... Books, Podcasts and Gratitude! I started my year with something I love deeply; books, podcasts, and gratitude. It’s hard to believe we’re already nearing the end of January 2026. I hope the new year has begun with a bit of magic for...

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April Newsletter 2023

April Newsletter 2023

Spring is in the Air! BookFest Spring 2023 Flowers are blooming and awards are happening! I am excited to announce two of my books received awards at the Spring BookFest 2023 A Time To Fly won second place in the Fiction - Children's Picture Book Category. Charlie and...

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March Newsletter 2023

March Newsletter 2023

Ice * Snow * Wind * Seasons, Time Marches On! My husband and I spent most of February in Northern Virginia, where we experienced light snowfall. However, it was just enough for me as we woke up to a soft blanket of snow all over the neighborhood. In addition, Remi,...

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February Updates 2023

February Updates 2023

February the Season of Love We all, from time to time, have talked about love, kindness, and peace, especially in February. But If I had a magic wand, I would make every month, December and February, when the world seems more aware to be kind to one another, to give...

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December Updates 2022

December Updates 2022

The Season of Love I grew up with five brothers and a wonderful mom and dad. My Grandma Ruby and Aunt Pat (whom I am named after as my first name is Patricia) worked hard to ensure the Christmas Season was filled with wonder and delight. We celebrated advent, Midnight...

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November Updates 2022

November Updates 2022

The Symbolism of Fall We can learn much from Booker T. Washington's life and the quotes of wisdom he left for us to understand about life. One of my favorite quotes is: "The happiest people are those who do the most for others." Email me as I would love to hear from...

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October Updates 2022

October Updates 2022

Booker T. Washington We can learn much from Booker T. Washington's life and the quotes of wisdom he left for us to understand about life. One of my favorite quotes is: "The happiest people are those who do the most for others." Email me as I would love to hear from...

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September Updates 2022

September Updates 2022

What Brings You Joy! What brings you Joy? I am curious to know. In the past month, I have met people who used the word Joy in conversations with me. For example: in their book title is a documentary, a company. I was happy to hear this word used because I find it's a...

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August Updates 2022

August Updates 2022

Hello August  Do you ever wonder how the summer flew by so quickly? I don't know about you, but it has been brutally hot here in Texas, and other states. It is essential to stay hydrated, so I wanted to share with you this site: Every Day Health, which has simple ways...

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July Updates 2022

July Updates 2022

Two sides of a celebration In my newsletter, I briefly stated the importance of the 4th of July. Yes, independence day but also my mom's birthday. Mom loved having her birthday on the 4th because of all the fireworks and parades. One of my brothers would decorate his...

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June Updates 2022

June Updates 2022

A time to celebrate dads! A picture of my dad and I at a park near our home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. My dad lived during the depression years; he joined the Navy when he turned 18 to do his part for our country. My dad worked hard and eventually went into business with a...

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