Book Reviews · Just my Thoughts

YES – Review of Life After Yes

This entry is a combination of a post for Momalom.com’s Five for Ten challenge and a review of Aidan Donnelly Rowley‘s first published novel, Life After Yes.  I also need to disclose that I received a copy of this novel from Aidan.  I was not required to provide even a review but love the novel… Continue reading YES – Review of Life After Yes

Just my Thoughts · Poetry

Lust

The sun peaks over the hills Rays pour into my kitchen I sit with hot coffee, Contemplating my day  The longing for peace and quiet The longing for time to write my words The longing for time to share with friends The longing for a perfect day  The sun brightens I write but not my… Continue reading Lust

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Mem’ries

This is a small piece on the theme memory for the Five for Ten Challenge at Momalom.com. I always hear Barbra Streisand singing when I think about memories. Mem’ries, Light the corners of my mind Misty water-colored memories Of the way we were There are so many of these misty water-colored memories in my mind.… Continue reading Mem’ries

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Happiness

This post is in response the Five for Ten challenge at Momalom.com. H olding on but loosely enough to let go when needed A ttitude of gratefulness P leasing to yourself and others P utting yourself on the same level as others I is a necessity in happiness N ot ignoring needs but not giving… Continue reading Happiness

Book Reviews · Just my Thoughts

Delivering Happiness – Book Review

Two caveats to start this post.  First, I received the book Delivering Happiness for free for the purpose of reviewing it here on my blog.  I also received a copy to give away.  Second, this is posted now in association with Momalom.com’s Five for Ten challenge. Delivering Happiness is not a total memoir of Zappos.com… Continue reading Delivering Happiness – Book Review

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Courage of Your Convictions

Another post in honor of Five for Ten which is brought to you by the wonderful sisters at Momalom.com Do you have the courage of your convictions?  This is often a touchy subject for people.  Dictionary.com defines the idiom having the courage of one’s convictions is to act in accordance with one’s beliefs, esp. in… Continue reading Courage of Your Convictions

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Who in Your Life Has Shown You What Courage Is?

This post is part of Momalom.com’s second Five for Ten challenge.  Give us five minutes for ten days.  There are almost 60 people involved this time around. Courage!  I am not sure that I use that word all that frequently.  There are so many reasons that I may think someone is courageous or that they… Continue reading Who in Your Life Has Shown You What Courage Is?

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Anticipation

Do I have you all singing that Carly Simon song?  I know.  That dates me.  I loved the song “Anticipation” as a teen.  But no, I am not writing all about Carly Simon, or any other song writer, today.  I am hear to tell you all what I am eager anticipating the start of on… Continue reading Anticipation