Category Archives: holidays

Family “History”

Posted on September 11, 2020 by

Patty, the Monday Fox , asked: “If someone were to look at your internet search history, what conclusions might that person draw about you?”   That is truly a loaded question. My mind is pretty eclectic. I like to know. … Continue reading →

Posted in experiences, Family, food, helping others, history, holidays, imagination, inspiration, libraries, reading, research, Tonette Joyce | 8 Comments

No Rhyme or Reason

Posted on July 31, 2020 by

We’ve spoken and spoken here of the writing, (and sometimes, reading), doldrums which is a result of the world situation right now. We not only have a pandemic, which should certainly be bad enough, but the repercussions of it and … Continue reading →

Posted in America, author's life, big plans, Books, Children's books, Christmas, Christmas books, decisions, experiences, Faith-centered stories, Family, free week, Holiday, holidays, poetry, publishing | Tagged , , , , , | 7 Comments

Rambling Reader Reviews 2020, Part Six

Posted on July 27, 2020 by

My evening reading has slowed a bit, because I’m trying to finish writing a book I started last November. I have lots of words, but no cohesive story, and it’s driving me insane – which makes it difficult to concentrate … Continue reading →

Posted in book review, book series, Books, Christmas, cozy mystery, Goodreads Challenge, holidays, Kindle, Mystery stories, Patricia Kiyono, women's fiction | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

LISTen, Remind Me…

Posted on June 5, 2020 by

“What is something for which you constantly need reminding? ” That never used to be a problem for me. Oh, I could go on about memory in general, but I will try to make it brief. I was the one … Continue reading →

Posted in decisions, disability, experiences, Family, food, goals, holidays, inspiration, Life, Lists, memories, shopping, sports, Tonette Joyce | 9 Comments

Dressing for the Occasion

Posted on February 14, 2020 by

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 , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

“Isn’t It a Wonder?”

Posted on December 27, 2019 by

“Free Week” again here and with it having been Christmas week, this year is anything  but free for me. Family members are spreading, and I feel the need to make Christmas happy as long as I can for all of … Continue reading →

Posted in art, blessings, Books, childhood, Children's books, Faith-centered stories, Family, favorite books, free week, holidays, imagination, inspiration, memories, personal libraries, reading, time management, Tonette Joyce | 6 Comments

How Full is Your Glass?

Posted on December 2, 2019 by

Our question of the week is one that I posed: “Do you consider yourself an optimist or a pessimist? Why do you think you lean that way?” My knee-jerk response to this question is that I’m an optimist. I guess … Continue reading →

Posted in careers, Daily life, decisions, experiences, Family, holidays, inspiration, inspirational people, lifestyles, memories, Patricia Kiyono | Tagged , , , , | 13 Comments

Decoration Decorum

Posted on October 11, 2019 by

“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 , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Deck the Halls… or Not

Posted on October 7, 2019 by

This week one of our foxes asked, “How early do you start shopping/decorating for the holidays?” I’ve never been one to spend much time decorating our house. I suppose it’s because I probably spend less time in my home than … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Holiday, holidays, Patricia Kiyono, traditions | Tagged , , , | 12 Comments

Author! Author?

Posted on September 20, 2019 by

Question of the week: “When did you first think of yourself as an author?” There are many avenues in writing. I can talk about when I first believed that I could write, when others thought that I could write and … Continue reading →

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