Thank you for all the great feedback and for participating in the Blogger Highlight series, I've enjoyed meeting each blogger and sharing their site with you. This week we highlight the blog By Ashley Marie. By Ashley Marie Hey there! I’m a self-taught tech enthusiast currently working on full-stack development. I firmly believe that… Continue reading Blogger Highlight-By Ashley Marie
Category: Celebrate Life
April Is Sexual Assault Month
Joyful Heart and its staff, have changed the landscape for survivors. Sexual Assault happens to men, women, and children. They also support domestic violence, child abuse, and much more. There are many resources on their website, it's solid information and real support. Mariska Hargitay blows my mind with her patience, stamina, and her ability to… Continue reading April Is Sexual Assault Month
Tools to Help Navigate Trauma By Don’t Lose Hope
From Family Cookbook-Party Mix
The family cookbook contains recipes, my Granny and Gramps used often and is the type of food I grew up on. Good ole Southern food like my Gramps dumplings, to Grannies pecan pie. What You Need 6 TBS butter or margeriene 4 TSP Worcestershire Sauce 1 TSP seasoning salt 1 TSP garlic powder 6… Continue reading From Family Cookbook-Party Mix
Friday Quote
So glad you stopped by and I hope to see you soon. Melinda
#Weekend Music Share-Heart , Stairway to Heaven Led Zeppelin – Kennedy Center Honors HD
It's the weekend!!!!!! I'm so glad you've joined me this week for another edition of Weekend Music Share. https://youtu.be/2cZ_EFAmj08?si=05GpPIPfFb5nOj_B Have a great weekend! Melinda Welcome back to Weekend Music Share, the place where everyone can share their favorite music. Feel free to use the Weekend Music Share banner in your post, and use the hashtag #WeekendMusicShare on… Continue reading #Weekend Music Share-Heart , Stairway to Heaven Led Zeppelin – Kennedy Center Honors HD
Wordless Wednesday-Yosemite Falls From Above
I'm so glad you joined me on Wordless Wednesday. Thanks for stopping by. Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park Melinda
New Interview With Cindy Knoke, Photographer And Master Traveler
I have followed Cindy for years and she is a great friend. I always have questions with every post published, her photos draw you in. This is my third interview with Cindy, that's how fascinating she is. What cameras are you using now? I have only two types of cameras, one is my wildlife, birds,… Continue reading New Interview With Cindy Knoke, Photographer And Master Traveler
Good Times on the Highway to Hell Part 4
Reblog More antics in my life I moved to a new apartment for my job and it had a nice fireplace. I was so excited until I lit it. I knew nothing about fireplaces and didn't open the flue. My place was filling up with smoke, and my fire detector was going crazy. I… Continue reading Good Times on the Highway to Hell Part 4
Hobbies That Can Be Beneficial for Your Mental Health
We all know that life can get busy. As a result, it can be hard to find the time to treat ourselves or indulge in doing the things that we really love. However, there are several reasons why having a hobby can be a really great thing. Hobbies are often much more than just enjoying… Continue reading Hobbies That Can Be Beneficial for Your Mental Health
Just Pondering
What is one place you would like to travel to by train? Why do you think it'd be special to experience it this way? Melinda Field Guide by Stampington
Balancing Side Effects And Quality Of Life
Every medication from OTC or from the pharmacy has side effects. Don't fool yourself. Look at all the cough medication pulled from shelves recently. Those who take medication usually read the side effects, including long-term ones, and look for balance in their decision-making. You have to know the side effects and weigh them against the… Continue reading Balancing Side Effects And Quality Of Life
Eid al-Fitr Celebrates The End Of Ramadan For Muslims
Traveling to Ramadan is a chance of a lifetime, I can't even guess how many people attend but it's packed inside and out. I watched a service on television years ago, it's a time of fasting and intensive praying. Seeing a large group of people who have come from all over the world is quite… Continue reading Eid al-Fitr Celebrates The End Of Ramadan For Muslims
Blogger Highlight-Susana Cabaço
Thank you for all the great feedback on the Blogger Highlight series, I've enjoyed meeting each blogger and sharing their site with you. This week we highlight the blog of Susana Cabaco. Susana Cabaço Spiritual Insights & Personal Empowerment Susana Cabaço, PhD, is a biologist who graduated from the University of Algarve (Portugal),… Continue reading Blogger Highlight-Susana Cabaço
On The Highway to Hell *Part 3
The original post was in 2019 At five years old I loved my baton and was quite good until the day I got mad at my mother and bashed several holes in my closet door. There went the baton and the dream. No anger issues here! A large group of friends and I would tube… Continue reading On The Highway to Hell *Part 3
#Weekend Music Share-Lady Antebellum – Need You Now
It's the weekend!!!!!! I'm so glad you've joined me this week for another edition of Weekend Music Share. https://youtu.be/eM213aMKTHg?si=Vm4pGjVGJg4qyVuR Have a great weekend! Melinda Welcome back to Weekend Music Share, the place where everyone can share their favorite music. Feel free to use the Weekend Music Share banner in your post, and use the hashtag #WeekendMusicShare on… Continue reading #Weekend Music Share-Lady Antebellum – Need You Now
Friday Quote
So glad you stopped by and I hope to see you soon. Melinda
Just Pondering
What a gift it is when something captures our attention while we are going through our everyday routines. A flower growing in an unlikely place, a rainbow appearing in a puddle..... What is something that recently made you stop and take in its beauty? Yesterday, I enjoyed two woodpeckers eating, we have 2 species… Continue reading Just Pondering
American Awareness Days For April
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month National Autism Awareness Month National Child Abuse Prevention Month National Donate Life Month National Minority Health Month National Parkinson’s Awareness Month National Public Health Week (April 1- 7) National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (April 10) Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month No doubt April has many important awareness days and they… Continue reading American Awareness Days For April
Easter Is Not The Celebration Of Bunnies And Egg Hunts
I say to myself, where did the Easter Bunny tradition start? How did the Holy Day of Easter become commercialized? How many children have no idea what the real meaning of the Easter Celebrations is? There are no egg hunts in the Bible because the Holy Day is about Jesus. I participated in egg hunts… Continue reading Easter Is Not The Celebration Of Bunnies And Egg Hunts
Wordless Wednesday-Thirsty
I'm so glad you joined me on Wordless Wednesday. Thanks for stopping by. In the Spring and Summer bees have a smorgasbord of flowers to choose from in my backyard. Melinda
Bullying: Not Like Old Fashion Fighting Anymore
Original post from 2014 In this social media world, kids form ideas of what is right and wrong. They learn from The Nons as I call them. People you think you know from social media may not be who they are. They are not your friends, I don't think many long-term relationships start here. The… Continue reading Bullying: Not Like Old Fashion Fighting Anymore
Just Pondering
What is the one routine you have that makes you feel content and satisfied? Why do you value it so much? Melinda Field Guide by Stampington
Fibromyalgia Thoughts #12-Celebrating
This post is really more of a celebration of my Fibromyalgia staying under control or flare's have been lighter. This year my other health issues have taken center stage, and I was lucky to avoid a total flare. Some days I wake in a fog, I don't fight it and go lie down. How productive… Continue reading Fibromyalgia Thoughts #12-Celebrating
From Family Cookbook-Dump Cake
The family cookbook contains recipes, my Gramps & Granny used often and is the type of food I grew up on. Good ole Southern food like my Gramps dumplings, to Grannie's pecan pie. What you need 9 x 13-inch baking pan 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained 1 can Cherry Pie Filling 1 yellow cake… Continue reading From Family Cookbook-Dump Cake
Caregiver to Grieving in Four Days
Originally posted in 2010 Each day was a roller coaster of how he felt and how exhausted I was. I learned so much being a caregiver to my grandmother and grandfather. As the population ages, many of you will take on the responsibility. One of the most difficult changes was going from granddaughter to caregiver.… Continue reading Caregiver to Grieving in Four Days
Blogger Highlight-Grace of the Sun
Thank you for all the great feedback on the Blogger Highlight series, I've enjoyed meeting each blogger and sharing their site with you. This week we highlight the blog of Grace of the Sun. Grace of the Sun My true intentionis to share,what brings me joybecause I care. If what you seebrings on a… Continue reading Blogger Highlight-Grace of the Sun
From Family Cookbook-Pound Cake
The family cookbook contains recipes, my Gramps & Granny used often and is the type of food I grew up on. Good ole Southern food like my Gramps dumplings, to Grannies pecan pie. It's super easy to make and the rewards are high. What You Need 2 cups sugar 1 cup margarine 4 eggs… Continue reading From Family Cookbook-Pound Cake
From Family Cookbook-Quick Fudge Frosting
The family cookbook contains recipes, my Gramps & Granny used often and is the type of food I grew up on. Good ole Southern food like my Gramps dumplings, to Grannies pecan pie. What You Need 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 TBS Cocoa 2 TBS butter or margarine 1/4 cup milk 1 TBS light… Continue reading From Family Cookbook-Quick Fudge Frosting
From Family Cookbook-German Chocolate Frosting
The family cookbook contains recipes, my Gramps & Granny used often and is the type of food I grew up on. Good ole Southern food like my Gramps dumplings, to Grannies pecan pie. What You Need 1 1/2 cup sugar 3 TBS. flour 1 1/2 milk 1 stick butter 8 oz bag angel flake… Continue reading From Family Cookbook-German Chocolate Frosting
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