A Challenge for the New Year 2012

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Having been challenged to come up with three words to cover my goals for the new upcoming year, I struggled little, since it was on my mind anyway. My three words are: Shall Not Want. When thinking of my successful past and the money I made over the years, I felt bewildered then somewhat discouraged. [...]

Gratitude Beyond Measure

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Flckr photo For this morning I am overwhelmed with the kindness of people around me. Some who have never met me, do not really know me and some who know me well. For friendship and for unfailing support, I want to thank writer and dear friend Elizabeth Marshall, When Fate Dictates. For friendship and help [...]

Christmas is near, Ideas for Giving #5

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Project Night Night About one of 50 children in the United States is homeless. I found that to be a staggering number in our rich land. Help if you can this Christmas time of giving and charity. Books for Africa It may seem like a frivolous thing to do. But what if you could not [...]

150 Best Women’s Fiction Books

My publisher got interesting comments like, “I thought I was well read until I saw this list.” “The most amazing list.” “Wait till you see this list.” If you love Women’s Fiction and love reading a good book, head over to my publisher’s website and vote on the Best of Women’s Fiction Poll. Vote today!

Few Days Left for Christmas Giving Idea #4

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Giving sometimes is easier than receiving. What if this year, you decided to buy for a family. What if you adopt one and decide to do the shopping, have the fun of the mall and the crowds, but doing it for a family, other than your own? Just a thought! Photo by Gustav Faran Giving [...]

For $6000 We Will Interview You

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So today I got an interesting phone call from a well known network. The Associate Producer and Guest Coordinator sent me e-mail that he wanted to talk to me. How delightful! I was stoked. For ten minutes, he told me that my book Caring for Eleanor would be perfect for their show that caters to [...]

A Few Days Left for Christmas Giving Ideas #3- Chemo Caps

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For this the third idea, I found these amazing sites for you to ponder. A dear friend of mine, Diane is involved in crocheting and knitting Chemo therapy caps for cancer patients. Diane sends what she makes to Bev’s Country Cottage where they are given to the patients. Don’t leave their heads bare this Season. [...]

A Few Days Till Christmas Gift Ideas 2

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As I promised I will come up with a few ideas till the end of this wonderful season to celebrate Christmas and the birth of Jesus. What if with just $25 dollars you can change the life of someone on the other side of the world. Have you heard of KIVA Loans? Nafisa lives in [...]

A Few Days Till Christmas Ideas For Giving

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One of the hardest things to do is decide on Christmas giving. If part of your offering is to others, then this should not come as a surprise. Over the next few days, I will suggest to you several venues. Take me up on one or all but think of at least one of the [...]