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March on into Spring
From Winter Winds to Spring Wonders I don’t know how the weather has been where you are, but the old saying 'March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb' has certainly proven true here in Austin, Texas! The month began with summer-like warmth, then, on just...
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...
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...
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...
May Updates 2022
Happy Mother's Day I hope all of you moms are having a relaxing Mother's Day. I told you how I miss my mom going to lunch together in my newsletter. I spent most summers and Christmas with my mom instead of being overseas. On our last big mom-and-daughter trip, we...
April Updates 2022
A month of awards! The Bookfest Awards It is an honor for my book 'A Song of Peace' to make an honorable mention. I have always wanted my stories to be approved by Story Monster Magazine. I am excited to announce 'A Song of Peace' made the cut and is now Story Monster...
March Updates 2022
Motherhood has been a blessing The day I became a mother, all I thought was important disappeared. I looked at this beautiful little one and thought I could not believe she was mine. From that day forward, motherhood became a top priority. It still is to this day....
February Updates 2022
I enjoy this reading from 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 in the Bible: Love is patience.Love is kind.It does not envy.It does not boast.It is not proud.It does not dishonor others.It is not self-seeking.It is not easily angered.It keeps no record of wrongs.Love does not delight...
January 2023!
Happy New Year! I wanted to reflect on this year and thank you for your support. As my mom always said, "life is made of chapters," Now I have to laugh because I am writing books with chapters. As many of you know, it took a while to be a published author, but I soon...
January Updates 2022
Special January! Why is January an important month for the Floyd Family. Well, my parents had three sons born over time, so I have three younger brothers, all born in January. Mike is the closest in age, and he became my playmate. We have some fun memories and are...
Shine Issue 21
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...











