Sunday Inspiration: The Spirit of Christmas
“The spirit of Christmas is the spirit of love and of generosity and of goodness. It illuminates the picture window of the soul, and we look out upon the world’s busy life and become more interested in people than in things.” -Thomas S. Monson Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you, including your…
Read MoreBooklover Carols Revisited: A Tradition Gone Awry
Given the choice, would you rather have a book from me in June or new Booklover Carols this week? That’s what I thought. It’s December 20th as I write this, and I haven’t decorated my house. I haven’t sent Christmas cards. I haven’t baked a single thing. But I did just, and I do mean just,…
Read MoreSunday Inspiration: Lasting Memories
“It’s true, Christmas can feel like a lot of work, particularly for mothers. But when you look back at all the Christmases in your life, you’ll find you’ve created family traditions and lasting memories. Those memories, good or bad, are really what help keep a family together over the long haul.” -Caroline Kennedy I can…
Read MoreWhen An Author/Spouse Is At the End of A Book
Today I’m giving my blog over to Proman who feels he has something to say. Proman is short for “project manager” which is just one of the roles my beloved husband fulfills in our house. What do you think? Did I make a mistake?
Read MoreSunday Inspiration: A loving family
“Always reward your long hours of labor surrounded by family. Nurture their love carefully, remembering that your children need models, not critics. And even if you have failed at all else in the eyes of the world, if you have a loving family, you are a success.” -Og Mandino It’s only two weeks until Christmas —…
Read More2016 and Me: A Year’s Worth of Posts
Can I say that a month by month look back at a year’s worth of posts is a tradition here? Even if I’ve only done it once? No? Okay, then this week, the tradition begins. Here’s my second recap of a year’s worth of posts on Southern Exposure. It’s always fun to look back, especially when…
Read MoreSunday Inspiration: “Do all the good you can”
“Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. At all the times you can. To all the people you can. As long as ever you can.” – John Wesley I like this quote, and I want to remember it as…
Read MoreGrandkids+Flights To And From Virginia=?
Do you have the answer? It equals exposure to lots of new germs and a very bad cold. I came home from our Thanksgiving trip with a real doozy, so instead of working right now, I’m taking a break to clear my head and feel better. Southern Exposure will resume next week when I can…
Read MoreSunday Inspiration: Giving Tuesday
“It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” – Mother Teresa “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill I share these two quotes in honor of The National Day of Giving — or Giving Tuesday which is…
Read MoreSo Many Reasons To Be Thankful
For Thanksgiving I wanted to share a wonderful excerpt that came to my inbox last week from Kelly Justice, owner of the Fountain Bookstore in Richmond, VA. Her thoughts on being thankful summarize my own so well, thoughts about our writing community here and on my author page at Facebook. I hope it touches you…
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