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If you celebrate Thanksgiving, I wish you good fellowship and good food. And if Thanksgiving isn't celebrated at this time in your corner  of the world, I wish you the same anyway:) 

Keep the light on for me:) 

I'm over at Cowboy Kisses posting on Nevada City.  If you're in the vicinity, feel free to drop in and say 'hey'.

 What's your sentence, synonym or definition for:

I.E. Using many words when a few will do, especially when trying to be obscure.

Sentence: Politicians have circumlocution down to a fine art.

Did you know, The Telegraph Plant (Codariocalyx motorius) is also called the Dancing Plant because of its ability to move its leaves? 

For more information: Codariocalyx motorius - Wikipedia 

I trust this post finds you well.

For those of you who have kindly inquired about my grandson, here's a surgery update:

The little guy was wheeled into surgery around 9:30 a.m. and was back to his room around 6:30 p.m. So it was a deal. He did great. Though, there was one slight hitch. The next morning when they did a scan, they found a loose screw floating near the surface of the skin that they had to go back in and retrieve.

He is building his strength back up and can take a few steps on his own. They are planning on heading home this week.

I'm a believer in collective goodwill making a difference, so thank you. For the positive energy, good thoughts and prayers.  It's very much appreciated.

AND

I received surprises in the mail this week.  Thank you so much, Denise .

If you're looking for Christmas gifts, stocking stuffers or ornaments, you might take a gander at her gratitude store.  The sleds (Christmas ornaments) are especially cute as you can see below.

Calllie

Did you know, yesterday was National Take A Hike Day?

😄 

 What's your synonym, definition of or sentence for:

I.E. Endure

Did you know, the loudest animal in the world is the little pistol shrimp?

For more information on how the shrimp accomplishes this: 101 Greatest Animal Facts That Will Blow Your Mind - Fact Animal 

I hope this post finds you well.  

On our end, the grand is at St. Judes and scheduled for surgery today. All positive energy, thoughts and prayers appreciated.

As previously mentioned, I use AI a lot as far as research,  problem solving, blurbs and informational posts. I asked Co. Pilot if AI would replace writers, curious what the AI response would be.

The response: 

A1  is to assist, not create. "It can help brainstorm, edit or even draft--but it can't originate soul.

"A1 might flood the market with content. But storytelling--real storytelling--will always need a heart behind it."  

The firstWednesday of every month is officially IWSG day. IWSG was formed by NinjaCaptain Alex Cavanaugh. Members post about their doubts and fears, discussstruggles and triumphs, and offer words of encouragement to others who arestruggling.

Twitter handle: @TheIWSG  

Hashtag: #IWSG 

Let’s rock the neurotic writing world!

Our Twitter handle is @TheIWSG and hashtag is #IWSG.

The awesome co-hosts for the

November 5 posting of the IWSG are Jennifer Lane, Jenni Enzor, Renee Scattergood, Rebecca Douglass, Lynn Bradshaw, and Melissa Maygrove!

Every month, we announce a question that members can answer in their IWSG post.These questions may prompt you to share advice, insight, a personal experienceor story. Include your answer to the question in your IWSG post or let itinspire your post if you are struggling with something to say. 

Remember, the question is optional

November 5 question - When you began writing, what did youimagine your life as a writer would be like? Were you right, or has thisexperience presented you with some surprises along the way?

One thing my writing journey has brought me is friends that I would probably never have made if I hadn't been writing.  These friendships are, and will continue to be, invaluable.  I'm not sure anyone else besides another writer can truly understand the highs and lows that is involved.  For the friendships I've been blessed with, I'm thankful:)

*Writing takes many forms: novels, reviews, shorts, poetry, journaling and blogging. 

 October/NovemberReviews in no particular order.

*Disclaimer. If I run into an occasional typo, I ignore them and don't factorthem into my review.

BEYONDTHE FETTERS tells the story of Earthy and Dolly’s friendship and what they andthe average female had to endure in India in the 1960s from childhood on. Whilethe story and characters are fictional, there is a lot of factional informationon society’s norms in India and the fetters put on the female sex—and how thesetwo women eventually broke free. Kudos to the author for telling a story thatneeded to be told.

Available at Amazon 

InTHE DIAMOND JACK, Mae Clair once again shows her prowess as an author.

SheyLafferty, a young man with a reputation, falls for the new school marm, Leah Holt,who is eight years his senior.  If theage difference and his reputation aren’t enough of an obstacle, danger raisesits ugly head when Monk Sunday comes to town. An hombre who’s a threat to notonly Shey, but nearly everyone Shey loves.

NowShey must not simply prove himself to Leah, but keep those he cares about safefrom a sinister hombre.

Inthis compelling tale, the author weaves a story involving both romance anddanger with the Old West as backdrop. The read is visual, allowing the readerto slip effortlessly into the story. The world-building is spot on and thecharacters are well-developed. So, grab your beverage of choice and settle in.

THEDIAMOND JACK is a definite recommend for those who love western romance.

Available at Amazon 

Igrew up near Springfield and New Salem, so I was anxious to read thisparticular book. Like the rest of the series, it hits interesting highlights ofthe president. There's always something in these books that I find particularlyenlightening. In ABRAHAM LINCOLN: 16th President it was learning that Mr.Lincoln's son Robert not only lost his father to an assassin's bullet but hadbeen nearby when Garfield and McKinley were killed as well. After that, he gotout of politics and concentrated on business at which he was quite successful.

Available at  Amazon

*I’vealso been doing a lot of J.D. Robb/Nora Robert’s rereads😊 I’ve reread the first eight in J.D. Robb’s Death series.  Highly recommended for readers who love a mashof sci-fi, suspense and romance with heat. And writing under her Nora Robert’s monikerI’ve been rereading THE THREE SISTERS ISLAND TRILOGY great for readers of paranormalromance and romantic suspense, again with heat.

Did you know, Truman Capote wrote BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S?  I blush to admit I didn't.

For more information:       

Whacha been up to while I was playing ketch-up?  We finally got to see the Grands and, of course, thoroughly enjoyed them.  We especially wanted to see the youngest before he has his surgery at St. Judes. I loathe the fact that he needs the surgery, but I am so relieved that he will be having it there. It's a delicate procedure and one the surgeon specializes in.

I had a mammogram the other day and as I left, they gave me a silk rose.  

It's after Halloween but I got such a kick out of these pics that I wanted to share. One is my sister and one is my SIL.

It's also

And on that sweet note, I'm going to leave you...at least until tomorrow;)