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Changes, But Not All for the Worse
So, in the time of COVID, how will our holidays be different? I can imagine that it has touched all of your celebrations, but take heart, with a story below. If you need to be uplifted, feel free to skip … Continue reading
Posted in America, big plans, childhood, Christmas, decisions, experiences, Family, food, friends, helping others, Holiday, holidays, inspiration, Life, memories, Tonette Joyce, traditions
Tagged Christmas changes, Family communications, Family history, Missing family, Moving away from family
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POP Go the References
When we were discussing advice to young, new or would-be writers, I omitted some pieces of advice. One is: Avoid ‘pop’ references. As far as I am concerned, they age your work and make it seem irrelevant very quickly. Of … Continue reading
Posted in authors, big plans, book review, Books, characters, Christmas, dialogue, helping others, history, imagination, Miscellaneous, movies, Random thoughts, reading, research, Tonette Joyce, writers
Tagged All About Eve, Bette Davis, Cruel Intentions, Dangerous Liaisons, Now Voyager, pop references, Sean Connery impressions, Shakespeare, songwriting, Star Trek, Star Wars, The Hunt For Red October, The Odd Couple, Top Gun, TV shows, Updating published works
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Dressing for the Occasion
I posed this week’s question: “Do you dress in any particular color or style for holidays or special days?” I believe that I was misunderstood by some. I did not meant to ask about ‘dressing-up’ for holidays. I wondered if … Continue reading
Posted in America, author's life, Autumn, big plans, childhood, Christmas, Daily life, decisions, experiences, Fourth of July, holidays, inspiration, lifestyles, memories, Tonette Joyce, traditions, winter
Tagged Autumnal clothing, Christmas clothes, clothing, Dressing for Holidays, expectations, halloween, Holiday clothes, Holiday jewelry, perceptions, shopping, st. patrick's day, The Bicentennial, Wearing green for St.Patrick's Da, Wearing red for ST.Valentine's Day
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Guest Author: Judy Ann Davis and A Musical Christmas Series
For most of my life, this time of year has always been full of music. I participated in my school’s band and orchestra and sang in the choir, as well as the choir and handbell group at church. I directed … Continue reading
Random Sacks of Kindness
Announcing My Very First Christmas Novel By Jeff Salter First of all… Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you and yours are happy, healthy, and among family and/or friends on this special American holiday. Among the MANY, MANY things I have to … Continue reading
Posted in blessings, Christmas, Christmas books, Holiday, Jeff Salter, Miscellaneous
Tagged Christmas, homeless, Random Sacks of Kindness
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Decoration Decorum
“How early do you start shopping/decorating for the holidays?” Shopping! How I miss the hustle and bustle of shopping centers decorated to the hilt and finding just the right gift for just the right person! I have been some distance … Continue reading
Posted in America, author's life, Autumn, childhood, Christmas, collections, experiences, Family, favorites, food, Fourth of July, Holiday, holidays, inspiration, recipe, Tonette Joyce
Tagged Christmas, Easter, Epiphany, gifts, halloween, independence day, Lent, New Year, st. patrick's day, St.Valentine's Day, Thanksgiving
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So I Go Overboard
How early do you start shopping/decorating for the holidays? I’ll begin by saying that the upcoming holidays are my favorite time of year. I think maybe that started when I was just a child. My mother made everything special for … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Elaine Cantrell, Holiday, Miscellaneous
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