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Tuesday Tales: From the Word BIRTH

Hello. Welcome to this week’s Tuesday Tales. Around here, May is a confused ar April was, so we’re all praying for consistancy. This week, the Tuesday Tales’s authors are crafting scenes around the word prompt BIRTH. I’m coninuing with my cozy mystery, The Case of the Missing Prince. Enjoy! I swallowed. “But he wouldn’t botherContinue reading “Tuesday Tales: From the Word BIRTH”

Mother’s Day 2026

Since my mother passed away, Mother’s Day has felt somewhat different. My husband gets me a card and flowers, my children always make a point of contacting me, as do my grandchildren, but I no longer have a card or a gift to buy, no one to visit, although I’ll probably stop by the cemetery.Continue reading “Mother’s Day 2026”

IWSG Blog Hop for May

Here we are in May of 2026. Four months down, eight months to go. The calendar assures me it’s spring; the weather does not. May 6 question – What was the most inspiring feedback you received from readers, including agents, editors, and beta readers? The answer is easy. The best feedback I get is beingContinue reading “IWSG Blog Hop for May”

Tuesday Tales: From the Word Sunshine

Welcome to the month of May and Tuesday Tales. Around here, spring is still struggling to find her footing. Each week, a select group of author friends share a snippet from their current works in process with you, creating a scene designed around a specific word prompt. This week, our word prompt is SUNSHINE. EachContinue reading “Tuesday Tales: From the Word Sunshine”

Reflections for the 2026 A to Z Challenge Blog

I’m back! Miss me? Just kidding. Welcome to my reflection on this year’s blogging experience. This year’s theme was: A is for Aspirations: Blogging hopes, dreams, and goals, and I believe I did a good job of at least coming close to its intentions. I’ve participated in this blogging adventure almost every year since itsContinue reading “Reflections for the 2026 A to Z Challenge Blog”

Day 26 of the 2026 A to Z Challenge Blog for the Letter Z

Good morning. Well, we made it. All twenty-six letters of the alphabet accounted for. It’s been an exciting month, a busy one, and if the weather wasn’t what I’d hoped for, it really wasn’t that much of a surprise. This is Canada and Climate Change is real. I’ve so enjoyed reading your posts, following alongContinue reading “Day 26 of the 2026 A to Z Challenge Blog for the Letter Z”

Day 25 of the 2026 A to Z Challenge Blog for the Letter Y

Good morning! I hope you’re having a wonderful day. The sun is hiding from us for the next couple of days, but it’s still warm today. That won’t last. We’ll be seeing negative numbers by the end of the week, and that will be in MAY! Not funny Mother Nature. We do need the rainContinue reading “Day 25 of the 2026 A to Z Challenge Blog for the Letter Y”

Day 23 of the 2026 A to Z Challenge Blog for the Letter W

Good day. My father used to say he was born a day late and a dollar short. That seems apt today, since this should’ve been yesterday’s post. Unfortunately, my charaters went on strike, refused to cooperate, and the ending I had envisioned fell flat on its face. Nothing seemed to work, and the deadline wasContinue reading “Day 23 of the 2026 A to Z Challenge Blog for the Letter W”

Day 22 of the 2026 A to Z Challenge Blog for the Letter V

Good morning. Another day of sunshine is upon us. Not much in the way of heat, but I’ll take it. Eyes continue to improve, although I’m thinking the arms won’t get any longer, so I will probably need dollar store reading glasses in the end. Today’s letter is the letter V. I contemplated what IContinue reading “Day 22 of the 2026 A to Z Challenge Blog for the Letter V”