Author: Nicki

I am a 59 year old, single mom living in Western North Carolina. After spending most of my life in Upstate NY within 20 miles of where I grew up, I packed up in May of 2016 and made the 750 mile move. I did previously live in the Adirondacks for two years and in West Virginia for three. I am a seven time marathoner and 40+ time half marathoner. I am an avid reader and an artist working mostly with paper but in mixed media also. I love heading out to the woods and trails for a run, a hike or a photo walk with my Nikon. I have worked as a photographer, a development director, an office manager, a retail store manager but settled on the freelance life as being best until I moved to NC. Now I still freelance but I also work with two local Catholic churches.
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New Releases, Free and Bargain Books {Weekly Link-up}

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Sharing the Love of Books Enjoy our selection of <span style=”color: #6aa84f;”><b>New Releases / Free &amp; Bargain Books</b></span> this week <b>Authors please feel free to add your own books</b> <b>Readers please free to add your own finds</b> (any genre except erotica welcome) This weekly link up is hosted by <a href=”http://beckvalleybooks.blogspot.com/&#8221; target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”><span style=”color: #cc0000;”>Beck… Continue reading New Releases, Free and Bargain Books {Weekly Link-up}

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Twitter Chat

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I’m going back to something I have loved in the past but I have drifted from for whatever reasons or excuses I’ve given myself. I’m going to start taking part in the Twitter chat #chsocm – all about church and social media. I have started a new position here in North Carolina. I’m the faith… Continue reading Twitter Chat

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The 8th Goal Review of the Year

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Once again, it is time to review my annual goals. Some are wonderful. Some are just plan bad. Some need to have a renewed focus the last four months of the year. Some are cruising along just fine. Fitness I will not run any full marathons this year.  This has been easy for me. Probably… Continue reading The 8th Goal Review of the Year

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New Releases, Free and Bargain Books {Weekly Link-up}

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Sharing the Love of Books Enjoy our selection of New Releases / Free & Bargain Books this week Authors please feel free to add your own books Readers please free to add your own finds (any genre except erotica welcome) This weekly link up is hosted by Beck Valley Books & these awesome book loving… Continue reading New Releases, Free and Bargain Books {Weekly Link-up}

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Hello, September!

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Woot! I love the month of September. Back in NY, the leaves would start to change and even start dropping in September. Yes, I love the color. I cannot wait to see the color here in the mountains of Western North Carolina. That is not the main reason for my love of September. I think… Continue reading Hello, September!

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Congratulations, Maine-Endwell Little League!

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I am going to put a warning on here. No, I don’t swear in it. I do, though, discuss what I call “big fish in a little pond” problems with kids. I am not in anyway detracting from the achievement these 11 boys and their coaches and their families have made. I am thinking more… Continue reading Congratulations, Maine-Endwell Little League!

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Chased by Love – A Book Review

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NEW RELEASE…….. Chased by Love, Love in Bloom: The Ryders #3 Actress Trish Ryder takes her job seriously and has no time for those who don’t. When she’s awarded a major role in a new movie featuring America’s hottest rock star, Boone Stryker, she’s beyond excited. The six-two, tattooed hunk of burning desire is known… Continue reading Chased by Love – A Book Review

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What A Weekend!

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Yes, I know it is still August. Yes, I know I have failed at a video a day but this past weekend was so full of fun I can talk and talk about it but I want to write about it. Friday, I came into 25 pounds of tomatoes. I spent Friday evening making sauce,… Continue reading What A Weekend!

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New Releases, Free and Bargain Books {Weekly Link-up}

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Sharing the Love of Books Enjoy our selection of New Releases / Free & Bargain Books this week Authors please feel free to add your own books Readers please free to add your own finds (any genre except erotica welcome) This weekly link up is hosted by Beck Valley Books & these awesome book loving… Continue reading New Releases, Free and Bargain Books {Weekly Link-up}

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Affiliate Programs, Anyone?

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I’m sure this is going to be a simplistic view on affiliate programs. I do not make a lot of money in this manner. As a matter of fact, until recently, I made no money in this manner. Below are my thoughts on affiliate programs. Here is the link to the one and only affiliate program I… Continue reading Affiliate Programs, Anyone?